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cylon - that is great way to spend the day.
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That is exactly what I was thinking. I don't think there would have been a cut-off if they used IV, or decreased the scale of the numerals a little bit. Other than that, I really like the idea of the watch, and to be honest, I still would probably wear the heck out of it. I really don't have a problem with ETA movements (I prefer in-house, but the serviceability of an ETA movement is always something that is nice) either, just when they are not as well implemented as they could be.
And I guess for me, the date feature is a bit of a hassle. Don't get me wrong, it is nice... But it is also nice to be able to set your watches without worrying about AM and PM, or setting the date at the incorrect time. I think one of my favorite parts about my Speedy is the fact that I just wind it and head out. I can understand the need for it to appeal to the masses though. Funny people complain about the date on the Daytona though! It would make it so much less pure!
So my wife decided to do a spa/salon day and therefore I was left babysitting. What better way to spend the day than go watch window shopping on black friday?
Have any of you experience with watch movements become magnetized? I have been having a lot of problems lately with my vintage Constellation (1953). It keeps getting magnetized, which throws the timing off, and even when de-gaussed, the regulation is a little bit off. The watchmaker has been de-magnetizing it for me, but he keeps yelling at me for being careless. I assume this is a cell-phone related problem, but as much as I try to keep them apart, it is not that easy. I may give up on wearing this watch as much as it becoming a bit of a pain.
My watchmaker says the only two watches that are safe are the Rolex Millgauss and the IWC Ingeneur as they are in Farraday cages, and because of modern life, e.g., airport scanners, cell phones, laptops, etc., the problem is worse than people think. That seems crazy to me. If it were that bad, more people would be talking about it.
Some observations--I hate the 9300. Too much presence. The reverso looks larger than I thought it would on the wrist, I will heed your "try it on" advice. The new Tank Solo is my favorite on you out of the square watches you tried on (gorgeous). Out of the GO you tried on, I think I like the GO PML and the three hander. The Pano Reserve looks fairly cold, and without the color, you are looking at a WHOLE lot of dial. The new PML also wears exceedingly large. It looks nice on your wrists, but I don't think I would purchase it sight unseen.
Looks like a great day! The Tank Solo is a great value, but my favorite of the watches you tried is the JLC 1931. IMHO the GOs look too large on your wrist. Personally, I've never really liked GOs...so there are none on my short list.
Re: the GO Panos--
There is definitely the feeling of having a puck on your wrist...
I hate to say you are right, but you are right .
A Lange is a hell of a chunk of cash though. I think that I would be happy with a Pano, and not yearn for a Lange if I had one.
For emotional purchases like watches, never settle.