Review
You certainly know the Master Grande Ultra Thin, its 40 mm big / 7, 4 mm high steel case and Cal 899/1 automatic movement. We already discussed it. But did you know this Champagne dial version? I find this dial sublime. Really class, elegant, and it changes from the usual colors, blue, black, silver
this is one time that I agree with you. The date here is a eye sore especially against the sunburst pattern! Sincerely and Respectfully Joseph
I would have preferred a little extra $ in the construction: make the date wheel the same color as the dial and make the date font silver to match the index markers. -Dean
.. Thus, + 1 on Dean\'s comment above.. - Thx for sharing this extravagant color variant ! Best, hs
I think that this 40mm MUT is one of those rare watches which actually benefits from having a the date window. When I tried one on, I was surprised that the dial seemed to be a huge expanse —— Without the date window, it would be as barren as the plains of Nebraska. And that’s not a good thing. The date window to my eye gives a needed spot of visual interest, and reduces the perceived size of the dial. Its location at 6:00 does not disturb symmetry. Admittedly, however, it would be better with a
On this model, the date, logo and 2 index tips at 3 and 9 form a perfect circle within the circle. So, I think the date works VERY WELL on this piece. To me, this piece is as beautiful as the Patrimony or ANY Calatrava. -Dean
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