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watchwatcher · 1 April 2022, 01:10 AM

Very true. I remember when the JC Deep-sea came out, there were literally PAGES of vitriol-filled threads...oh my goodness. You would've thought the watch was an affront to all things sacred in the world of horology. And that's nothing compared to when the original LV-C was introduced. Yikes.

However, I'm going to watch what happens with the new GMT with interest. Yes, there is a ton of backlash, but something tells me this might be different than the usual TRF tidal wave of hate followed by multitudes of joyous incomings.

Speaking for myself only, the crown on the left side of the case is a deal breaker, (as much as I tried to love my Pelagos LHD, I could never get past that) and that doesn't even take into account the date window at the 9 o'clock position. Let's face it, watches are about aesthetics as well as performance, and, well, I think there is a core of enthusiasts who will never, ever warm up to that piece.

Just my two cents.

PureCoconut · 1 April 2022, 02:26 AM

No.

Nikrnic · 1 April 2022, 04:51 AM

I've never heard so many complaints in a while compared to the new Gmt. I spoke with my AD today about possibly doing some buying and selling. He's at Watches and Wonders still and tried on the new leftie Gmt and everyone seems to be giving it a thumbs down

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Sandpit · 1 April 2022, 06:09 AM

I’ve slept on it - it’s still hideous. In fact, I think it might be uglier today than it was yesterday. Of course, it will sell like hot cakes though because people just lap it all up. Thankfully, I am not one of those people.

HL65 · 1 April 2022, 06:45 AM

I think it is pretty cool and look forward to getting one. So different will be a fun change of pace watch.

ap1 · 1 April 2022, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 904VT

This year's releases look like they were released just for the sake of having new releases. Outside of the Air King and the Platinum Day Date, the releases don't make much sense.

Why does the AK deserve props, guards, easy, same clasp as others easy, a little more paint off the explorer line easy, 05/5 easy

Easy E · 1 April 2022, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~Haze~

These are interesting feelings and strong emotions to have for a watch that you do not own.

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Eh, maybe a little dramatic…..but I still hate it.

ThePalletFork · 1 April 2022, 11:14 AM

Yup I agree

1 April 2022, 06:45 AM	#35
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,480	I think it is pretty cool and look forward to getting one. So different will be a fun change of pace watch. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

1 April 2022, 01:10 AM	#31
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,552	Very true. I remember when the JC Deep-sea came out, there were literally PAGES of vitriol-filled threads...oh my goodness. You would've thought the watch was an affront to all things sacred in the world of horology. And that's nothing compared to when the original LV-C was introduced. Yikes. However, I'm going to watch what happens with the new GMT with interest. Yes, there is a ton of backlash, but something tells me this might be different than the usual TRF tidal wave of hate followed by multitudes of joyous incomings. Speaking for myself only, the crown on the left side of the case is a deal breaker, (as much as I tried to love my Pelagos LHD, I could never get past that) and that doesn't even take into account the date window at the 9 o'clock position. Let's face it, watches are about aesthetics as well as performance, and, well, I think there is a core of enthusiasts who will never, ever warm up to that piece. Just my two cents.

1 April 2022, 02:26 AM	#32
PureCoconut 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Real Name: Coco Location: ��& Watch: 5711 Posts: 612	No.

1 April 2022, 04:51 AM	#33
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,161	I've never heard so many complaints in a while compared to the new Gmt. I spoke with my AD today about possibly doing some buying and selling. He's at Watches and Wonders still and tried on the new leftie Gmt and everyone seems to be giving it a thumbs down Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

1 April 2022, 06:09 AM	#34
Sandpit "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Middle East Posts: 1,808	I’ve slept on it - it’s still hideous. In fact, I think it might be uglier today than it was yesterday. Of course, it will sell like hot cakes though because people just lap it all up. Thankfully, I am not one of those people.

1 April 2022, 11:14 AM	#38
ThePalletFork "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Earth Posts: 287	Yup I agree

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