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I can share almost all your assessments, FX...
I like the design and the execution as well. As you noted, the module is well constructed, with precisely simultaneous action of the retrograde minute and the jumping hours. Setting the watch reveals that much thought has been invested into the tactile qualities of the mechanism - it is smooth with reassuring solidity.
If there is one thing which I find a bit gaudy then this would be the two cabochons: while they are true to the original (in the sense that there is 'something' on the speedometer of the Mini), I felt it would have been better if the inscription of these non-functional parts would have been omitted.
I am also not convinced that the rubber inlay of the crown is a very robust solution. I heard that this detail will be revised for the final series pieces.
Overall, quite a discovery - and a promising one!
Best and thanks for your reports,
Magnus
Reservoir: the Longbridge collection
Step by step, the young French brand Reservoir manages to impose its singularity on the watchmaking landscape. Its visibility grows, its distribution network expands and above all, its collection becomes larger as evidenced by the presentation of the Long...
I can share almost all your assessments, FX...
I like the design and the execution as well. As you noted, the module is well constructed, with precisely simultaneous action of the retrograde minute and the jumping hours. Setting the watch reveals that much thought has been invested into the tactile qu...
I love 'em, and I hope they come stateside. Thanks for sharing!
The initial offerings appealed to me last year, and these models that you've shared indicate the design work remains "on-track" (pardon the pun). Dial colors, details, and texturing appear to be a highlight of the range, and I appreciate the use of severa...
Thanks FX for the review.... but...
What are 'Beams' and 'Engine' for on the dial? Do they have any purpose other than to draw the eye... I don't get it? Other than that, I think it looks like a cracking watch at a good price point. Cheers Andrew
Quite appealing
at an attractive price level. IMO less would have been more - for example it would have been much better to omit „Engine“ and „Beams“ on the dial. Best, Thomas
Well FX, Once Again...
... You have identified yet another timepiece I think I must have. Thanks for sharing this exciting newish brand.
Absolutely crazy....
Creating a watch that is named after a dull car factory in England. What’s next the Ford “Valencia”Factory Watch or the Lada “Togliatti” factory watch collection. The word scrap comes to mind, or is that one letter to many.
