Romain Gauthier Logical One: A Collector's Perspective on Size and Craftsmanship

Jay (Eire) · 2020-09-13T15:23:51Z

Explore the Romain Gauthier Logical One through a collector's lens. Jay (Eire) shares insights on its design, movement, and the critical role of fit for high-end independent watches.

Jay (Eire)

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Jay (Eire) shares his hands-on experience with the Romain Gauthier Logical One, a watch he seriously considered acquiring. His reflections offer a candid look at the decision-making process for high-horology pieces, balancing aesthetic appeal, technical innovation, and wearability. This article delves into why the Logical One stands out among independent watchmaking marvels.

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I look at a lot of watches, I’ve had a lot of watches on my wrist over the years. Like most of you, every new city, every trip, I’m always going to poke my head in the AD or other dealer to what’s laying around. And I usually take pictures.

Just working through the phone for some old pictures today I came across so many watch photos (from the above mentioned excursions). I thought I would share some.

First up some wrist time with Romain Gauthier’s Logical One. Two flavors, one for me and one for my rap star alter ego!

The plain jane version you see here I seriously considered buying. But logic (hah!) prevailed, it’s too big for me. And at those prices even a little too big is not acceptable.

Some eye candy:

Key Points from the Discussion

The Romain Gauthier Logical One is praised for its exceptional design and movement architecture, with the brand's founder noted as a true gentleman within the industry.
The Logical One's high level of finishing and its technically interesting take on the fusee and chain mechanism, prominently displayed on the dial, are key engaging features.
While the Logical One was deemed too large for the author's wrist, he still hopes to own a Romain Gauthier piece, specifically mentioning the Micro Rotor as a more suitable size, though he awaits a variation that fully captures his interest.
Another forum member expressed a similar aspiration to acquire a Romain Gauthier watch, with the Logical One remaining their absolute favorite.
The author notes that for watches in this price bracket, every aspect, including fit, must be perfect, reinforcing his decision against purchasing the Logical One due to its size.
A contributor suggests the watch might not be too big, emphasizing comfort over perceived size, and also prefers the plain version over the diamond-set one.

The Discussion

Jay (Eire)

Sep 13, 2020

Two others that come to mind right now are the FP Journe Vagabondage II in PT with baguettes on the bezel. A stunning watch. And there’s a version of the DB28 Blue which is a knockout. Both of these watches are owned by forum members and I believe have been posted at some point.

Jay (Eire)

Sep 13, 2020

But the last several years it’s been the opposite. I’d say 7-10 years ago, this watch would have fit OK. I was wearing 44mm and 47mm (at a stretch), the 44mm looked fine though.

Brandon Skinner

Sep 13, 2020

...the diamond bezel!

Mike H

Sep 13, 2020

For me definitely without diamond bezel but there is of course a market for this also. What a gorgeous piece, congrats to Romain for a fantastic design and architecture of the movement. Romain a real gentleman for the ones who know him. I still think about our Purists Indies Tour with a lot of emotion...

mark1958a

Sep 13, 2020

I don't think it is too big for you... I think comfort is more important. I also prefer the plain version...

Watchonthewrist

Sep 14, 2020

I was also lucky enough to strap these two amazing watches on my wrist at BW last year.

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