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I’m not sure how the likes could be implemented — who’re going to be the arbiters of good taste? What would be the qualifications for being chosen? Never uderestimate arrogance/strength of one’s convictions from those sitting round the boardroom table that they know best... just think back to the Zenith CEO at the time, and the Defy range, which was his baby, iirc. |
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It appears someone tapped a keg of Hateraid.
I think they’re great. Chrono looks better than anything on the market right now. Can’t wait to see them in person. Oh, and you can actually buy them next month. So there’s that. |
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15 January 2019, 09:55 AM | #64 |
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St Dupont out innovated and beat AP to the punch with the "openworked" lugs & curved sapphire ... at 1/20 of the price
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I just asked my coworkers who are not WIS and they all prefer this line over the Royal Oak line. Of course they would prefer this even more if it had bracelet. I found that to be an interesting comment. Maybe the new line is not for people who are so used to people like us who are Royal Oak = AP.
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Wait 3 months, save some money.
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It takes time for something to become iconic.
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Apparently the new movements cannot be fitted in smaller diameter and slimmer cases. The question that really bugs me, why didn't they keep the hexagon design of the case exposed instead of hiding in the upper/lower ring sandwich? IMHO would have been more iconic design that resembles what make the royal oak iconic and at the same time be a different design. There is no harm to have design synergies between different products to ensure common DNA... Instagram: @mydream_watches |
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16 January 2019, 12:10 AM | #78 |
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The chrono version is growing on me. All my watches are chronos as I hate big vacant dials, so the non-chrono would never be a player.
It will depend upon reaction upon seeing it first hand. As mentioned elsewhere, I suspect with the radiused crystal the dial may really pop. My Omega Sea Master Planet Ocean is like that and the dial is truly amazing, apprears ultra sharp and really zings, more than any AP. The Omega also has applied 3D gold lettering and logo, which look incredible and adds a lot visually. However, I just wish AP had produced an integrated case to strap, as I hate big unsightly voids and gaps. In truth I don't get why so much effort is put into designing the case and then the case/strap interface is ignored. I know others will disagree, but I think it would be much nicer if the strap was more integrated, even if it was simply radiusing the springbar and strap end to close the gaps. This may sound nit-picking but its a big visual issue for me. |
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Sell off this rubbish collection and get back to being AP. This will be a cool conversation in 10 years.
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16 January 2019, 02:26 AM | #81 |
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the interview makes sense now... the 19 year old likes it because it matches the rest of his collection. Makes for a seamless rotation.
i still kind of like it though, seriously
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16 January 2019, 03:20 AM | #83 |
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I do think the minute repeater looks stunning.
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Maybe this is for the Millennials that eventually will move up from their Daniel Wellingtons.
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16 January 2019, 04:19 AM | #85 |
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in hindsight I think I can't judge until I see it IRL, however I want to add the dial especially the FONT is what puts me off.
I'm pretty sure the detail and finish would be legit |
16 January 2019, 06:17 AM | #86 |
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Just went to the site to look at it again, nope, same response from me. There is no chance the folks in back making these things were saying to themselves, "geesh, I gotta get one". It looks like Michael Kors watch..... absolutely awful.
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They look like Shinola watches. Thumbs down from me.
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16 January 2019, 06:54 AM | #88 |
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Checkout this article:
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I've actually warmed to it apart from the dial. The case and sapphire look great to me but the dial just does not look high end enough.
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I really dislike whenever a dial has the date window at 4-5 o'clock, it looks like such a slapped on afterthought.
I think the case design and the how they curved the glass is neat |
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