TeutonicCarFan
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Mixed emotions here
May 15, 2023,12:07 PM
I like that they are thinking outside the box with this mechanism. Overall I don't like the design cue which began last year with the knurled bezel. I guess there is some historical precedent here. The case size is a few mm too big... they could have gone 40mm like with the green dial cal 13 from 2018. I do think it is a step in the right direction with the dial. The dial itself and the numerals do look nicer than recent versions. Prices... well everything has gone up considerably over the past 2 years. Almost laughably. I mean most brands are now doing price on request.
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The idea is good
By: andrea~ : May 15th, 2023-10:23
The execution lacks refinement. The bezel is too big and the interesting actuation mechanism isn't worth the big size delta and off-looking proportions. The monopusher version is much more wearable and aesthetically pleasing.
Mixed emotions here
By: TeutonicCarFan : May 15th, 2023-12:07
I like that they are thinking outside the box with this mechanism. Overall I don't like the design cue which began last year with the knurled bezel. I guess there is some historical precedent here. The case size is a few mm too big... they could have gone...
Yep!
By: amanico : May 15th, 2023-16:13
Thanks again for the review, Nico
By: wychiu : May 15th, 2023-12:37
The case and bezel both appear large as compared to the dial but I pretty much like the design on the back of the case. The blue prints of the years of significance which may be distractful to some but they have served the purpose of making the 16.21 move...
Very interesting!
By: jmpTT : May 15th, 2023-19:45
42.5 mm is a bit large for this movement. The 16.x movement series offered aesthetic benefits plus the crown monopusher. Always felt the sub 40 mm case sizes afforded by the 13.x movement were an advantage, not a disadvantage. On the other hand, it's very...
Well, the bezel system
By: Champthekid : May 17th, 2023-11:59
is a deal killer for me. The movement is a 10. So are the dial and hands. Oh well. π
;)
By: amanico : May 17th, 2023-21:28