Me too

Aug 07, 2014,10:10 AM
 

I also picked one up today - unusual to be able to buy a watch that the price isn't a consideration!

Enjoy yours.

Vernon

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Sistem 51 is here!

 
 By: Ronald Held : August 6th, 2014-06:47
My local store opened at 08:51 am. I was warned that there could be a line but I effectively opened up the store. I selected the black version and had the leather strap replaced by a silicone one for the summer. Still out so I have not taken a photo of it... 

So, so, so, Ronald...

 
 By: amanico : August 6th, 2014-07:19
What do you think of it??? First impressions, aesthically and mechanically? Best, Nicolas

congrats

 
 By: ED209 : August 6th, 2014-07:41
How do you like it? It's still early here on the west coast, the local Swatch boutique doesn't open for a few more hours. Regards, ED-209

Nicolas and Ed, it is way too early for an assessment. Here goes...

 
 By: Ronald Held : August 6th, 2014-09:37
The periferial rotor is nice but I would rather see more movement versus spiral designs. The date is too small and I would not miss the white and red dots on the dial. The seconds track is a reason I went with the color. Winding backwards is strange and I... 

I thought that I would do a chromometric test. I wll take two pictures a few days...

 
 By: Ronald Held : August 6th, 2014-12:03
apart and compare the offset. yes i know the 51's time is not well set. ...  

Me too

 
 By: vernon : August 7th, 2014-10:10
I also picked one up today - unusual to be able to buy a watch that the price isn't a consideration! Enjoy yours. Vernon

I have to agree with that! (nt)

 
 By: Ronald Held : August 7th, 2014-14:42
NT

Here is the later photo if I did the math correctly it gained...

 
 By: Ronald Held : August 8th, 2014-16:26
8 seconds in approximately 25 and a half hours. ...  

Mine came today by UPS

 
 By: cazalea : August 8th, 2014-22:07
I chose white. The strap is too long (10 holes) but very comfortable material. It was running when I got it and I haven\'t wound it. I agree the date is too small. Cazalea ...  

You choice is the same as the one of a famous watchmaker...

 
 By: Ornatus-Mundi : August 11th, 2014-12:05
as seen here in this image from a (fondly remembered ;-)) watch gathering during SIHH earlier this year (bottom left): Its the personal watch of Vianney Halter , who wore it proudly (and signed) as a token for his 'inspirational' winding system with the t...