SJX
[Purist]
8540
Keeping an open mind... opinions sought
Some weeks ago I was shown some prototypes of the latest Cvstos watches. One in particular impressed me. It is an integrated column wheel chronograph with bidirectional automatic winding similar to IWC's Pellaton. This calibre is actually built on a base automatic movement with the same winding system, gear train and escapement, but the chronograph is integrated into the base calibre, instead of being conveniently modular. In fact, the Cvstos winding mechanism is apparently based on a design originally conceived by Albert Pellaton but never executed before, but I have no technical details on this yet.
The watch shown to me was a prototype, but the movement was nonetheless well finished, especially so for a watch in this genre (black PVD attack) which are typically fairly industrial looking.
Yet the elephant in the room cannot be ignored, this watch is strongly reminiscent of Richard Mille. In all tangible aspects, case, dial, crystal, movement, the finish and construction is good. The construction of the chronograph movement is certainly more sophisticated than the RM011, which retails for four times as much. As a value for money proposition, this watch wins hands down.
What do you think?
- SJX
Keeping an open mind... opinions sought
JX, if Cvstos can make a watch of equal quality or better than RM at 1/4 price then
This chrono far exceeds the Challenge chrono
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery...
I would qualify my comments by disclosing my prejudice against . . .
good advance of CVSTOS
I wonder....
For me personally, it will be a long time before Cvstos transcends its origins . . .
There are more intriguing movements including a surprising minute repeater with tonneau-shaped gongs
