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So yesterday did some comparison shopping. At AD was able to compare two mildly interesting watches.

Dec 04, 2016,12:26 PM
 

Sadly not great pictures.

First is the vintage triple bridge and the other is the Esmeralda.
IMHO there is no comparison.
The vintage model has a.nice curved case. It has a nice dial side and the rear is solid.
The Esmeralda is open front and back. The Esmeralda is so artfully done. The bridges so much more interesting and more refined. I found the triple bridges of the vintage to be flat and too squared off in comparison. The decoration of the Esmeralda is way above any triple bridge that I've seen.

The way the Esmeralda's crystal is elevated allows more light to enter and make the movement glow.

The rounded bridges of the Esmeralda are so finely finished.

So different with the vintage.

Hey and the Esmeralda is a trophy winner!!



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Did you bring one back home? [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 4th, 2016-12:27

Would have been my question, too :) [nt]

 
 By: KMII : December 4th, 2016-12:34

One does have my name on it. In a few weeks it will be home. [nt]

 
 By: Mitch K : December 4th, 2016-12:47

Let me guess... Esmeralda? [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 4th, 2016-12:49

Insightful as always my dear friend. :) [nt]

 
 By: Mitch K : December 4th, 2016-12:57
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He he... Congratulations. I remembered that that watch stole your heart. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 4th, 2016-13:07

Thanks and yes it did. Not only did I fall for it but my wife did as well. Also putting a brown strap on it was so much better than the black standard one. [nt]

 
 By: Mitch K : December 4th, 2016-13:26

Better with a brown strap, indeed. I don't understand why they opted for a black one with a rose gold case. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 4th, 2016-13:33

Ya. It was fine with black but when we put on the brown it took the watch to another level. [nt]

 
 By: Mitch K : December 4th, 2016-13:44

Congratulations! It's a special watch! [nt]

 
 By: Arie - Mr Orange : December 4th, 2016-14:19

Thanks. [nt]

 
 By: Mitch K : December 4th, 2016-15:23

Give us a shout and we'll swing by with fancy cameras and a few bottles of champagne!

 
 By: cazalea : December 4th, 2016-14:03
One apiece. Mike & Laurie ...  

Ya got it. Will have it home in couple of weeks. Make a date? [nt]

 
 By: Mitch K : December 4th, 2016-14:13

I am with you here!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : December 4th, 2016-12:36
Thank you for these side-by-side shots, Mitch! The way the case and crystal is shaped on the La Esmeralda to let in maximum of light under the bridges is hard to beat! I do like the "minimalistic" decoration look of the vintage 1945. But yes, in this comp... 

Wish the pictures were better I might be more enthused with the vintage if I had seen it alone but my heart was stolen. [nt]

 
 By: Mitch K : December 4th, 2016-12:49

Not an easy comparison....

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : December 5th, 2016-00:39
But I fear most watches would loose against the Esmeralda! Best Blomman

Agree. It outshines most watches. I can think of very few if any that glow like the Esmeralda does. [nt]

 
 By: Mitch K : December 5th, 2016-08:03

+1! [nt]

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : December 5th, 2016-14:15

Both stunning but when you put it like this:

 
 By: Bounce781 : December 4th, 2016-12:50
The Esmeralda does seem to have the edge! Stunning workmanship on both

Maybe a matter of degree or opinion but I don't think there is any question in my mind. Not even close. [nt]

 
 By: Mitch K : December 4th, 2016-13:00

Congratulations Mitch. A true marvel!

 
 By: Alkiro1 : December 4th, 2016-13:13
Just a question: like your incoming GP with its 3 bridges, how did you take your pictures? You have 3 hands? ;-) A dream for a watch collector Best wishes Alkiro

Like unto like my fiend. Of course my wife and I are one in the same. [nt]

 
 By: Mitch K : December 4th, 2016-13:27

Great if your wife is on the same wavelength than you ;-)

 
 By: Alkiro1 : December 4th, 2016-13:42
Best wishes Alkiro

She is gaining in understanding but still shakes her head in amazement at my insanity. But it's a friendly shake. Cheers [nt]

 
 By: Mitch K : December 4th, 2016-13:45

I know that really well :-)

 
 By: Alkiro1 : December 4th, 2016-13:48
Best wishes Alkiro

Both are fantastic pieces. If I have to choose, however, I will also go for the Esmeralda. [nt]

 
 By: Luis6 : December 4th, 2016-15:09

Like minded people we are. [nt]

 
 By: Mitch K : December 4th, 2016-15:22

The Finishing On The...

 
 By: elliot55 : December 4th, 2016-16:39
... Esmeralda is impressive to say the least. Congrats, Mitch. I am so glad I got to see it in the real. A truly stunning piece. - Scott

I knew you'd appreciate it. It is top notch. [nt]

 
 By: Mitch K : December 4th, 2016-17:10

They could not have picked a better name for this piece..

 
 By: Echi : December 10th, 2016-05:24
lives up to its seductive name. Very beautiful, Mitch. And you my dear sir, have seriously very good taste. Hoping to see more pics in the future! Envyyyyy. Echi

Thanks. You can count on more pictures. The name Esmeralda was used because it is a reproduction of the watch made about 125 yrs ago for someone in Mexico and called the pocket watch "The Esmeralda". The watch has the same dial structure and decoration

 
 By: Mitch K : December 10th, 2016-09:09
as the original. Totally beautiful and so very well done.