keks
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5496P-014
Had the opportunity to handle this honey in Geneva recently and must say it is outstanding. Just stunning. A watch that in more standard dial varieties would be too dressy and formal for my current lifestyle just becomes so soft and sharp simultaneously. Wow what a beauty.

Funny thing was the split in opinion among my friends. Interestingly all men gave me thumbs down while all the ladies gave it thumbs up... Now what does this say about the time piece? Or my taste for that matter?
What are your thoughts?

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5496P-014
By: keks : November 28th, 2015-03:44
Had the opportunity to handle this honey in Geneva recently and must say it is outstanding. Just stunning. A watch that in more standard dial varieties would be too dressy and formal for my current lifestyle just becomes so soft and sharp simultaneously. ...
Great pictures
By: keks : November 28th, 2015-06:15
I never wear suits really so the dial works well for me. I find the contrast between the shining flat platinum bezel between the honey dial and a brown alligator strap very appealing... Yes not the first watch one would buy but if someone was looking for ...