Watches - another OCD problem
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I am struggling with the new Pelagos. While I like the idea of the in house movement, I am definitely put off by the five lines of script that appear on the dial. This seems a bit overkill to me. On that basis alone I would hunt out the original less cluttered version.
I have noticed a trend for addition of extra ( IMHO ) surplus script to various watch dials of late. The latest IWC annual calendar being a perfect example.
The watch itself is very nice but having script on the dial to tell you that your watch has an "Annual Calendar" function is strange. Surely as the owner of the watch you know the piece has this function?
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I do indeed like that new Zenith, it should make a very nice, clean and simple dress watch for reasonable money.
Masses of script on dials seems a bit "shoutey" to me, "look what I have got" kind of deal. More about showing others what you have than enjoying for your own benefit.
Apologies if I am off track here but just don't understand why companies seem to be splashing more surplus script onto watch dials.
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Of course he/she does. But some of the oiks he/she associate with may not know, so it has to be pointed out to those plebs that said owner has dropped a very large wedge on his time piece…..
Giles, I think you summarised nicely what I was trying to say.
Having to advertise what your watch is to your mates is more about bragging rights than appreciation of a nice watch.
Subtlety is often better, a bit like IH gear, super high quality with a great aesthetic. You wear it, you know it is quality kit and you are happy in this knowledge. Most people don't know what brand you are wearing but they can see it is well made and a quality item.
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That ruins a lot of Grand Seikos for me. Triplicate branding (SEIKO, GRAND SEIKO, GS)? Get over yourselves. Stick with this:
While we're discussing design peeves, one of my irrational peeves is power reserve indicators. I don't consider the utility to justify the clutter. It's addressing a problem that I guess I just don't have. I wear my watch. It's automatic. Ergo, it doesn't run out of juice. And if it does, I can wind it and set it back on track.
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Agree with you on the power indicator function, no need for this on an automatic watch.
Power reserve function is very useful for a manual wind watch as I am finding out with the new Lange.
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Agree with you on the power indicator function, no need for this on an automatic watch.
Power reserve function is very useful for a manual wind watch as I am finding out with the new Lange.
Exactly
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@Cutlasshound There was a good review of the original Pelagos on the Hodinkee website, check it out!
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@Cutlasshound There was a good review of the original Pelagos on the Hodinkee website, check it out!
Cheers buddy, it was the original that i was keen on!
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@Graeme well detailed analysis mate. i like your thoughts on it. if you do get the funding, i'd love to see what it's like
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Thanks @louisbosco.
Tag Heuer have just announced a partnership with Google and Intel to develop an Android Wear device. There's coverage on aBlogToWatch and Hodinkee, but no real substance. And it's really apparent to me that they don't understand the tech business.
The best piece that I've seen is at The Verge, as it's less sycophantic than the watch press. But it makes the point that Android Wear isn't currently compatible with the iPhone. Oh, and that smart watches aren't exactly big sellers, the only people I've seen wearing them are programmers.
I can see advantages for going with the Android platform, but it also means that Tag's roadmap will be dictated by Google, and they'll run the risk of having a more expensive offering than Samsung with worse functionality.
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I get the impression that I am getting nudged somewhat here!
One Lange in the collection is enough for now,….............................he says while wondering if trading the entire collection would net him a Zeitwerk???? Sadly the answer is no, entire collection plus one or two organs might though?
@Graeme Damnit man stop it!
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Hmm, might be worth it.
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Details of the new Ploprof are up on aBlogToWatch.
Essentially it's the same as the old one, but with a titanium case, Master Chronometer movement as per the Globemaster, and in a choice of four colours.
It's completely impractical and has far too much writing on the dial.
I love it.
