Ronald Held
11541
Nicolas and Ed, it is way too early for an assessment. Here goes...
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 figured out how to set the date. The lume on the hands and 5 minute dots seem adequate. Timing data should follow.
Sistem 51 is here!
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...
What do you think of it??? First impressions, aesthically and mechanically? Best, Nicolas
congrats
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...
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...
apart and compare the offset. yes i know the 51's time is not well set. ...
Me too
I also picked one up today - unusual to be able to buy a watch that the price isn't a consideration! Enjoy yours. Vernon
Here is the later photo if I did the math correctly it gained...
8 seconds in approximately 25 and a half hours. ...
Mine came today by UPS
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...
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...