The only hint we have is the typical graduated bezel, which corresponds to : - The Barakuda: The civilian Milspec: Or the No Rad, Bund or not: The other hint is that, apparently, they opted for the big lugs. So it won't be a Batyscaphe case, which saddens...
Agree the bathyscaphe lugs are more elegant (and beveled). Maybe they really wanted a 40mm case size for the Milspec? I think the bathyscaphe comes as 43 , 38mm. Not sure if they have something in between.
I don't mind the 40MM Fifties, I think 42MM may be a good size, since the original was around 42MM. Arguably, that was almost 70 years ago, it could grow a little, in my opinion. But that's only my opinion....
I've always liked the FF but the modern ones never quite did it for me -- beautiful in their way but (like Rolex) a little blingy and too large for my 6.8" wrist. The Hodinkee was nice but quite expensive for a simple, non-hacking watch. Would love to see...
... with the Air Command AC01 being very close to being a re-edition and the 40mm FF models being more a tribute. Personally I like the blend of the modern luxurious 40mm case and bezel with elements of iconic heritage elements like the moisture indicator...
... when doing a re-edition I‘m with you, when doing a tribute piece I actually welcome the deviation from the inspiration watch. To me the sin of the Hodinkee MIL-SPEC are the too long/wide hands 😉 Love the passionate debate! Cheers Henrik
I’d wish for a brushed case but as it is limited I'm unlikely to make up my mind in time to have a chance to get one. Heck, I’ll probably never even see one! Kent