Horological Meandering

I am finding it VERY HARD to get motivated about the offerings. The Vacheron piece with dual frequencies is quite nifty, but I am just not excited (or even interested) about the rest. Is it just me or do other purists feel the same way?

It seems to be almost impossible anymore to invest in a simple time telling watch with a new movement.... Also a lot of new developments are just copies of copies. The first 3d moon or planet was great but now... But that's what the market seems to dictat... 

I’m with you here. 👍🏻

the Cartier Prive Tonneau is very nice and the JLC Westminster is marvellous but none of them on my shopping list but the rest are just code1159....

I like “code 11:59” as a new term for terrible. Will try to use it in a post Soon! Cheers

I liked the Montblanc line with salmon/copper dial, no date. Have to check the movement though Completely left field and very poetic is the minute repeater tourbillon by Moser without any hands. The rest indeed is not very inspiring sadly

I’m glad I’m not the only one who is not “inspired” by this lot. Ta

Ulysse Nardin Freak X is very nice though. A little less of a freak but more wearable than the original one. Price seems realistic too. IWC is probably the worst offender of the show.

The JLC Westminster is breathtaking, the Cartier Privee Dual time quite stunning - both out of my league my some considerable distance! The 15202 and Datograph Perpetual salmon dials look great but after that it’s all much of a much muchness

Lange blew the show away once again, but it was hard to top last years triple split!

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Some interesting novelties in six figure territory, nothing too tempting in mere mortal territory. The most compelling accessible release (IMO) are the new IWC Spitfire watches, good size, new movements, well priced... but I can't see myself buying any of... 

... and as both, the Breguet and the Vacheron, seem to lack any shock protection on either the rotor or the tourbillon itself, I somewhat doubt its practicability. Marcus

Absolutely nothing interesting. The moser with no hands is fun to see, and expected something like that from them, but otherwise... nothing. I don't want to name brands, but it says something when I find the most interesting piece by... (gulp)... Hermes!

Never thought I’d be saying that for Hermes.

it just allows us to keep the cash in pocket this year ;-) Best, mahesh.,

The only thing that really piqued my interest this year are the IWC pilots, specifically the Spitfire Chronograph. I don't really like the red 'SPITFIRE' text but I understand that this was only on pre-production models and the shipping watches will not h... 

There are several breathtaking pieces that I could never afford. But in the range of affordability, nothing is really driving my buying passion. I'd rather just scout around for pieces from prior years that I still like... Cheers, John

I think there are only so many designs and ideas they can come up with to keep the interest without being wacky. It feels like "I've seen this before, next..."

unless they show that tropic California dial Panerai but my bet is that it will be revealed some months after SIHH (maybe during Baselworld to try to steal some thunder from that watch fair and its exhibitors). The watches revealed so far, while technical... 

Wallet is safe for sure! lol!

Thats something i havent seen or thought about before in a wearable size and it looks great to me. Not very likely i will ever even see or let alone afford one but a man can dream. Some other fine pieces but not like they can reinvent the wheel every year... 

I feel VC did well, and while not a fan of the dials at least AP is trying something new. JLC released some nice watches (love the blue dial moon phase), but all very expensive. Nothing in the price range for mere mortals The Hermes moon phase is absolute... 

I agree that the pieces that have sent my heart aflutter are for the most part not touchable by us mortals but we must appreciate them for what they are. These kind of watches do make be seriously think about buying lottery tickets on a regular basis. I d... 

Apart from a few exceptional pieces that allow me to continue to have sweet sweet dreams.