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Some years ago, I fell on this: You will tell me that it is a simple wallet, nothing extraordinary, and in appearance, at first look, you're right. Now, let's turn the cover of the wallet... What do we find, here? Sounds familiar to you, now? The famous Geomatic Logo, the planishere! In itself, it i
excellent pictures!!
That certainly qualifies as a major find, Nico! And congratulations. I hate to admit this, but I've never understood the attraction of the Geomatic from a style point of view. I understand that from a technical point of view --- its anti-magnetic properties, for example --- the movement was an exemplar for its time. But the design of the watch is bland and nondescript to my eyes. And, dare I say it? --- boring. What am I missing that so attracts the cognoscenti? The other recent JLC Tributes, li
.. Never seen such a wallet, and the type of box with the Planisphere sure is special ! Best, for the new week ! hs PS: .. mine - which you know well, ( as she was One of Five pieces in Five hilarious days) - sends best wishes !! :) :) My beloved Geomatic .. With proper decorum.. Ready to go out
And for its chronometric virtues. It is much more elegant than a Geophysic, from my point of view. The case is top, the sunburst domed dial is a pleasure for the mind. Not as eye catching as a Polaris, DSA or Reverso, much more Under the radar. Which explains why I love it so much. Thanks for your feedback, my dear Ano Nuevo. Nicolas
for your lucid and specific response. (It's always a pleasure to read your notes about WHY a particular watch is worthwhile.) You mentioned that the entire dial is domed - now that's something I hadn't noticed in the photos of the watch. Though I've never seen an example in real life, I suspect there are many other stylistic attributes that one sees only when viewing the actual watch and not a photo. As for the watch being under-the-radar, well, that's certainly true! it didn't even cause my rad
Agree, these days I enjoy the fun of hunting and collecting - can be more fun than buying brand new from ADs or brand boutiques. Thanks for sharing and inspiring us Nicolas! :) Cheers robin
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