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22 March 2014, 03:07 AM | #31 | |
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***EDITED TO ADD I think modern design, materials and engineering have perhaps made crown guards somewhat unnecessary, but I wouldn't go so far as to say obsolete, I still like knowing they are there, again JMHO
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I haven't held one, only seen photos, but doesn't the crown screw into the case somewhat?
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Ultimately, it's a moot point for me though - I'm a lefty so I wear my watch with the crown pointed towards my elbow (destro style), leaving almost zero chance for damage. |
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This is a good point. I think this is one of the best design elements of the PO and Speedy Pro cases. They protect the crown but flow so nicely
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the crown reminds me of the Blancpain Bathyscape.
I would love if its a thin diver with a manual winding movement. Im sure it'll be a win if done right. If it bears the same 14mm+ case it'd be a huge letdown |
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It's sort of funny, because I'm pretty much playing the devil's advocate here, since I also like my watches as sturdy as possible, and the crown guards certainly play a part in that. However, I think it would be great to own watches with both types of case build, for the sake of variety and different styles in a collection. |
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Very interested to see what this is...
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No, but it wouldn't make much sense to produce tens of thousands of such throwback watches when they've got the 3570.50 with a more modern movement. I personally don't like LE watches, but I'd be interested in such a re-invented vintage piece.
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Huh?! Sandwich dial?!?!
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There are other brands at Basel?
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Definitely interested in seeing how this turns out.
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22 March 2014, 11:24 PM | #46 |
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i dont think you can call anything an icon at its launch , unless its one of those little pictures that sit on your desktop ,,, be interesting to see ,, dont forget the dynamic 3 has a crown like that , and its a screwdown.
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I don't know...but if Rolex really does give us an EVROSE SEA-Dweller 40mm ceramic this year....this Watch, whatever it may be will be knocked out of the ring...
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23 March 2014, 09:23 AM | #48 |
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Watchtime's take:
http://www.watchtime.com/blog/fratel...elworld-2014/#
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Seems to have "aged" or patinated luminova... There goes the watch for me.
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Another today...
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My thought (and hope) is that they are using these to show off the innovation. I'd bet that members on here are correct. A version of the classic diver in a TT case or a stainless case. I personally think it could be cool.
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Hopefully there will be different versions, with one in SS.
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If it is an even color I don't think there is anything wrong with it - besides it looks great on the Matte dial. I *might* be interested if it is available auto, no date, all stainless.
Seconds hand is Seamaster - my vintage says hello:
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Hmmm - on some screens it looks SS, but I agree this looks ceramic...
Either way, I was out, but the more i see of this, the more I like it! Can't imagine a Diver being Ceramic, although Sedna gold/Ceragold bezel, TT Seamaster ... I'm back on the Bandwagon! |
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It's possible, AP already has two carbon divers out and I believe Panerai does as well. Guess we'll find out soon enough, I'm interested to see what they and Rolex have got in store for us!
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i think it will be nice for vintage lovers. but it might look too new age for a "vintage"
patina i can forgive but ceramic gold sandwich? no thank you. good try though |
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faux-tina?!?
something that drives me nuts about panerai...one or two models, okay, but, it's such a cliché these days. |
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Sandwich dial, okay with that... fake patina not so much... ceramic case...
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