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Originally Posted by Crazywis
Absolutely - it is just one of many characteristics possible in a design but when combined with other finishing techniques, is fairly easy for the untrained eye to notice and appreciate. The technical aspects of a movement can be another dimension though.
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Indeed, and I would say even also in terms of finishing. For instance, if you look at the new 31-260 minirotor caliber (5236P, 5326G), there is no inward angles but the work on the rest of the movement is excellent. It offers multiple bridges, with interesting curves, hence many more edges to be polished, it is really beautiful and complex (in terms of shapes).
With time, I noticed here and there that there are simpler movements outside Patek with 1 inward angle which are less interesting aesthetically wise (the technical side excluded).
Nevertheless, I totally understand the pleasure to select a movement with an inward angle, they are rather rare and nice to look at :)