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I tend to feel the same way, Thomas.
But I have a manual wind Lemania-based chronograph (VC Cornes de Vache) and I have to say that nothing really beats the beauty of a great chronograph movement. It’s my only “complicated” watch, but I’m glad to have it.
Best, Emmanuel 
Complications
I am a pretty simple guy and that is how I like my watches. I don't need a chronograph, moon phase, tourbillon, thermometer, calculator, compass, leap year indicator etc. I will take a nice time only, time and date and I do have a watch with 24 hour hand....
Here's the simple one I am saving for,
unfortunately it may be another year, but I am working on it. ...
I love that watch, Salman!
The printing on the dial makes me remember the “raised enamel” of old Pateks. Please, share more pictures! Best. René
Thanks a lot my friend!
I can find they achieved a very nice proportion of the sundial with regard to the whole dial. Bravo! Congratulations! René
I’ll bet many share this same sentiment.
Is having a seconds hand something you strongly prefer?
So I’m not in the market for a 222,
A little short on funds. I do have however this 1970’s Seiko which has some similarities to the 222 😂. A Seiko logo stamped in the bottom right case would be a nice touch. ...
Your collection never fails to astound 🙌🏻👍🏻
There must be a hidden safe the size of Fort Knox on your property somewhere 😁
Here's a few simple ones
Angelus Datographe Croton Aquamedico Croton Aquamatic Mido Ocean Star ...
I agree with the less cost for service argument....
and I don't own watches with many complications especially perpetual calendar types. What influences my choices is simply if I like a watch design, and some may be chronographs (although I never use that function) but if I like the design I may buy it. 10...
I tend to feel the same way, Thomas.
But I have a manual wind Lemania-based chronograph (VC Cornes de Vache) and I have to say that nothing really beats the beauty of a great chronograph movement. It’s my only “complicated” watch, but I’m glad to have it. Best, Emmanuel ...
Huge fan of simple, time only watches…
But will enjoy a complication every now and again, even if I will hardly use it (looking at you, chronographs).
These might fit the bill of a few simple ones
slim simple and elegant just cartier best henry ...
Watch world has changed
1. Most complications depend on continuous operation of the watch. (Chronograph being a rare exception) Continuous operation depends on regular attention OR enough winders to service what can be very large watch collections. 2. We may not like to glance a...