immerschnell
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Not sure why there is a huge debate
Jan 15, 2023,14:12 PM
From a technical standpoint there really should be no problem with either. I’ve often scratched my head about why there are such emotionally intense sides to this question. In many cases it seems like one may really dislike the other model. I see them as a facelift change and not some categorical life altering difference.
From an operational standpoint there is a difference in power reserve. While it’s perhaps not essential I would say it’s a good feature for the newer and if it had been available in the early gen model that would have been nice(r) I think.
Ok but beyond that what are the concerns.
The debate-ables are the following:
39 vs 40
Indices of Roman vs baton
Presence of power reserve indicator
For me I don’t see a huge difference on my wrist which is actually fairly small on the 40 and it feels and fits great. I guess if one is used to 38 or sub38 size cases maybe it’s an outlier. But it looks totally normal to me. It’s not the massive puck I was expecting. It’s just a solid mechanical piece.
I could have either on the indices. I’d probably prefer baton only because it’s a simpler look and cleaner all around. But there’s no other option currently so I don’t gel with the concern of wanting the old style. Not possible.
As to power reserve. Sure could do without. A cool function but not needed. But again no other option now. If you want new one you get it.
In my view none of these things would keep me and didn’t keep me from getting a current one. If the older one was available….same answer. You are buying into an awesome tradition and history. So it’s hard for me to get not wanting to get one just because of some of those facts…unless you just don’t like the looks.
I think it’s typical though that those who bought the first will always no matter what we are talking about tend to love their model and be less willing to accept changes. Happens in all sorts of things like cars etc. happens when you have a group of niche people involved so often.
It’s an amazing piece old or new. The heritage is the same. The quality unrivaled. I say get either but no issue with either.