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So, I have to say, not too impressed with SIHH today. Other than JLC, most everything I saw was just really, really, really expensive, and often times really large.
Out of what JLC put out, a couple things caught my eye (I like the white and blue Reverso), but all in all everything seemed a little bit duplicative. Lots of new case variations and such.
Lange definitely put out some interesting novelties. I think that the Terraluna is gorgeous, but at 46mm x 16mm, just way, way, way too large. Also, the price FIRMLY places it in unattainable category. It is good to see an 1815 small seconds at 38.5mm in the Lange lineup though. However, at that price I would rather just go for the 1815 aub/auf.
To echo a previous post, the AP ROO 42mm are... intriguing, and they are a hell of a guilty pleasure watch. BUT, at that price, you could pick up the above mentioned ALS aub/auf, a Nautilus, a RO 15202, and ANY NUMBER of other watches that (in my opinion) are more beautiful and horologically interesting. But then again, I am nothing if not a stodgy old man.
All in all, a little bit disappointed. But at least there are no new temptations!
I think that Basel will likely be more interesting, especially with Patek's anniversary.
So that is my preliminary feedback
What's the red tip dial for?
Date?
Those are my sentiments exactly - rather disappointing and although I appreciate wholeheartedly the varied tourbillions and open worked pieces as well as scrimshaw dials, none of these new pieces have me running to my AD even if they weren't much beyond my budget.
Gladly, it makes my decision to budget for the Lange Aub/Auf that much easier. That may very well be my one watch addition of 2014.
Thought I'd take some pics of the half hunter my late Father in Law gave me, along with the fave PS.
Sorry if this is wrong place or tedious
a friend of mine has been looking into getting a watch, and is pretty much settled on baume and mercier.
although i own one myself, i have not been a huge fran for a while. but then i saw this and i though its quite pretty. agree?
I think so when you are complaining about font choices, that is probably too picky (albeit the OP prefers batons).
Used/vintage is clearly the winner when someone wants a 36-38.
a friend of mine has been looking into getting a watch, and is pretty much settled on baume and mercier.
although i own one myself, i have not been a huge fran for a while. but then i saw this and i though its quite pretty. agree?
Really? That is an excellent choice! It is actually fairly reasonable, all things be relative. I have sincerely thought about it, but I feel like I would get more wear out of a Nautilus / AP RO 15202. If I go down the dress watch route though, it would likely be the aub/auf or potentially the VC Patrimony Small Seconds.