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Old 4 March 2015, 10:04 AM   #391
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Wowza. You certainly continue to impress! What a watch.
...but really, cmon, no striking time? ��
How w about some shots of the movement?
No Striking Time and was offered it too but not practical for me. It is over 44mm and thick as it gets. It is a gimmicky feature in my eyes as only makes sound. It isn't a minute repeater and again just too big for my taste. This perfect and class of ZW's IMHO.

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Old 4 March 2015, 10:09 AM   #392
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No Striking Time and was offered it too but not practical for me. It is over 44mm and thick as it gets. It is a gimmicky feature in my eyes as only makes sound. It isn't a minute repeater and again just too big for my taste. This perfect and class of ZW's IMHO.


Good choice. The original is the way to go! Looks fantastic.
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Old 4 March 2015, 10:16 AM   #393
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Good choice. The original is the way to go! Looks fantastic.
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Old 4 March 2015, 10:51 AM   #394
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No Striking Time and was offered it too but not practical for me. It is over 44mm and thick as it gets. It is a gimmicky feature in my eyes as only makes sound. It isn't a minute repeater and again just too big for my taste. This perfect and class of ZW's IMHO.


Great pic of the movement

Can I request for a sunlight shot Ken? WG looks great under sunlight.
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Old 4 March 2015, 11:00 AM   #395
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This ALS is the one for me--just amazing (and yes a Minute Repeater)




For the first time ever in a mechanical watch, the ZEITWERK MINUTE REPEATER brings together a jumping numerals display with a decimal minute repeater. The acoustic time indication consists of a low-pitched tone for each elapsed hour, a double tone for each elapsed ten-minute period, and a high-pitched tone for each elapsed minute. Thus, the time as sounded corresponds exactly to the time as displayed.
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Old 4 March 2015, 11:04 AM   #396
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Great pic of the movement

Can I request for a sunlight shot Ken? WG looks great under sunlight.
Yes will do next time I have it out Ben!

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For the first time ever in a mechanical watch, the ZEITWERK MINUTE REPEATER brings together a jumping numerals display with a decimal minute repeater. The acoustic time indication consists of a low-pitched tone for each elapsed hour, a double tone for each elapsed ten-minute period, and a high-pitched tone for each elapsed minute. Thus, the time as sounded corresponds exactly to the time as displayed.
Yes and that is a whole different animal than the Striking Time Paul! A true minute repeater vs watch that simply makes sound.

Oh and just a tad bit more money! LOL
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Old 4 March 2015, 11:07 AM   #397
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Yes will do next time I have it out Ben!



Yes and that is a whole different animal than the Striking Time Paul! A true minute repeater vs watch that simply makes sound.

Oh and just a tad bit more money! LOL
Don't disagree

This is the ALS thread, just giving my opinion of what I would like (granted 440,000 euro :-).

They all rock in my book.

I love your watch Ken--and agree with your striking comment without question.
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Old 4 March 2015, 11:09 AM   #398
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Don't disagree

This is the ALS thread, just giving my opinion of what I would like. They all rock in my book.
I know I just didn't want you to think my mention of Striking Time referenced this one. I was referencing the plain ST which is to me a bit gimmicky as not a MP like one you showed. All do rock for sure!!
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Old 4 March 2015, 11:11 AM   #399
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I know I just didn't want you to think my mention of Striking Time referenced this one. I was referencing the plain ST which is to me a bit gimmicky as not a MP like one you showed. All do rock for sure!!
I gotta grab one--QUIT showing pics (hint hint )
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Old 4 March 2015, 11:13 AM   #400
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Need some of those casual weekend pics to throw me over the edge...you know I don't wear suits Ken. Show me this watch is a casual watch...
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Old 4 March 2015, 11:26 AM   #402
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Need some of those casual weekend pics to throw me over the edge...you know I don't wear suits Ken. Show me this watch is a casual watch...

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Damn it!
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Old 4 March 2015, 11:57 AM   #404
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Not that I minded your Patek pics but love seeing you with other brands. Hope to see you with an FP Journe some day.
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Old 4 March 2015, 12:35 PM   #405
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Wow, it pushes your wrist to the limit. Perfect, too bad that AL&S don't go to Basel.
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Old 4 March 2015, 08:06 PM   #407
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Wow, it pushes your wrist to the limit. Perfect, too bad that AL&S don't go to Basel.
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Tried on my friend's Zeitwerk. How does it look? My wrist is 6.75". This watch does wears big...


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Too big I fear Ben. Shame as it's an amazing watch, although not quite as amazing as the Platinum 1815 Perpetual Rattrapante DavidSW has in stock!!
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Yeah, I know but SIHH is not open to everyone, unfortunately.
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Tried on my friend's Zeitwerk. How does it look? My wrist is 6.75". This watch does wears big...


Very hard to tell from that angle. Only real way is looking top down. For me with 7.5 inch flat wrist I have almost 3/4 of an inch on each side top and bottom when looking down maybe even more. Wrist shots are tough to gauge in photos. How does it look when your wrist is normal or looking down on it? How does it feel?
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Too big I fear Ben. Shame as it's an amazing watch, although not quite as amazing as the Platinum 1815 Perpetual Rattrapante DavidSW has in stock!!
Saw that amazing!! I love the add to cart button LOL
For me though I think I would rather have RG Double Split believe it or not Roger and save a bunch!
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Saw that amazing!! I love the add to cart button LOL
For me though I think I would rather have RG Double Split believe it or not Roger and save a bunch!
Or double split and Dato perpetual to cover all the bases maybe?
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Or double split and Dato perpetual to cover all the bases maybe?
For me DS and 5970R equals perfection! The Dato Perp is nice but the 5970R is heavenly!
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Very hard to tell from that angle. Only real way is looking top down. For me with 7.5 inch flat wrist I have almost 3/4 of an inch on each side top and bottom when looking down maybe even more. Wrist shots are tough to gauge in photos. How does it look when your wrist is normal or looking down on it? How does it feel?
The watch definitely wears large, and because of the size have a sporty look. Definitely not a dressy watch, more casual. I have larger watches like my ROO and IWC so I think it's OK.
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The watch definitely wears large, and because of the size have a sporty look. Definitely not a dressy watch, more casual. I have larger watches like my ROO and IWC so I think it's OK.
I agree and think you will be fine especially as you are wearing larger watches.
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Ben think it looks great.
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Ben think it looks great.
I think it would look great on you too Paul!
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I think it would look great on you too Paul!
I don't hear you....
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Too big I fear Ben. Shame as it's an amazing watch, although not quite as amazing as the Platinum 1815 Perpetual Rattrapante DavidSW has in stock!!

I agree

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