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Me too!!
Mar 10, 2019,07:40 AM
Going to Japan is not quite an option for me so perhaps a trip to Basel assuming these watches will be exhibited there.
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The land of the rising sun
By: sham1 : March 10th, 2019-03:59
When talking about watches, we tend to focus our attention to Europe where some of the most famous brands appear from Switzerland, Germany, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. Until the last decade, apart from Grand Seiko and Credor, Japan were not re...
Beautiful workmanship...
By: Cpt Scarlet : March 10th, 2019-04:08
Thank for your post on this subject. I would definitely consider ordering a piece. It would be great to see pictures of the finishing on the movement.
Thank you!
By: sham1 : March 10th, 2019-04:24
In line with the vintage feel, the Murakamo has a solid case back. I am not 100% sure about the NH Type 1 B but it probably also has a solid case back. The solid case of the Murakamo is black polished too
It is very much my taste too Nico
By: sham1 : March 10th, 2019-04:25
and probably the taste of many purists. The case back is solid and I do not have any photos of the movement!
Agreed!
By: sham1 : March 10th, 2019-08:00
I have been noticing that many Japanese manufacturers tend to pay less attention to a display case back but instead focus on the dial, case and the finish on the hands. Don't get me wrong - the movement finish is usually very good but they seldom like dis...
examples
By: Bruno.M1 : March 10th, 2019-04:54
(Vaucer base) pics from his IG ...
These Geneva stripes
By: xyz123abc : March 10th, 2019-13:21
It is hard enough to make them straight. This is really special. Not only a steady hand, but also some special skills to make that pattern flawless. I’ve not been that impressed in a very long time.
thanks for sharing Sham...
By: mahesh : March 10th, 2019-04:27
I like the NH Type 1B, carved dial with Breguet numerals & the blue hands says it all ! at 37 mm, both brands are attractive but NH - i love it more for the hands + manually wond movement but unfortunately i don't see movement pics in both the website...
Thanks Mahesh!
By: sham1 : March 10th, 2019-04:30
They both are great sizes and a great take on the vintage look. And we all know what perfectionists the Japanese are when it comes to fine finishing!!
Thanks for sharing these!
By: KMII : March 10th, 2019-04:49
Both look very nice in pictures - would love to experience them live at some point!
Me too!!
By: sham1 : March 10th, 2019-07:40
Going to Japan is not quite an option for me so perhaps a trip to Basel assuming these watches will be exhibited there.
Understood!
By: sham1 : March 10th, 2019-08:20
But I guess it depends on how the movement is improved by the watchmaker. The Lemania movement used in the Patek Philippe 5070 is a perfect example of a movement that has been vastly improved by a watch brand.
That s obviously true
By: Passionata_george : March 10th, 2019-09:40
but haven t seen the mvmnt yet to judge also the cited Lemania is a great mvmnt as per se .
I have been trying
By: sham1 : March 10th, 2019-10:15
to source a photo of the revised Valjoux 7750 movement used in this watch but I have been unsuccessful. Perhaps one of my better informed purists can oblige.
You are welcome Ron!
By: sham1 : March 10th, 2019-10:03
I thought it would be nice to post something from an independent outside Europe for a change.
Not as much as I am my friend! :-)
By: sham1 : March 10th, 2019-12:57
The good thing is that from next year the SIHH and Basel will be at a similar time so one trip to Europe to both shows will make a huge difference for me.
These both seem like perfect Sham1 watches.
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : March 10th, 2019-12:45
Excellent, classic dress watches in a vintage style and size, very well executed. I hope you make a quick hop to Japan to check these out.
You are absolutely right!
By: sham1 : March 10th, 2019-12:55
These are my type of my watches. Elegant simple dress watches that are about the right size. Maybe a trip to Japan might not be such a bad thing after all. What I am a little afraid of is that I might end up with both!!!
A forlorn hope!
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : March 10th, 2019-14:43
Let's compromise with you just picking up the Murakamo :P
Just for you
By: sham1 : March 11th, 2019-04:04
I may buy one
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By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : March 11th, 2019-06:56
It's not a manual/auto issue. I feel......
By: nwk00 : March 10th, 2019-21:25
movement does not have a good flow in terms of the lines of the plates. It's probably originally designed as one big 3/4 or larger plate. However someone might have decided halfway that they should show more of the movement components so they proceeded to...
Absolutely superb piece my friend
By: Mike H : March 14th, 2019-12:21
Many thanks for this review. Definitely an interesting offer for whoever likes the codes of vintage and the beauty of a new watch. The caliber beating in this beautiful case surely needs to be looked at but this is a very appealing offer 😉👍 Mike
Thanks Mike!
By: sham1 : March 14th, 2019-20:30
It is nice to see independents from outside Europe and who also price their watches quite competitively making it more within reach of the majority. Frequently, we see beautiful watches that we can only dream of unfortunately!
I fully concur my friend
By: Mike H : March 14th, 2019-20:49
And it is thus well deserved that we talk about their watches here to let our community know about them. Thank you again for your review my friend.
You are most welcome Mike!
By: sham1 : March 14th, 2019-20:58
I am glad that it has been well received on the forum. Something different and interesting I guess