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Thanks for your thoughts
The only issue I have with the GS is lack of lume. I can't tell you the number of times in low light on a red eye I want to know what time it is? The Spring drive model is the only one with lume. I also read in the GS website that Seiko only guarantees part availability for 10 years. This surprised me. See the last page.
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I am hearing from you that you feel a design should be popular and unchanged and reflective of a brands DNA and you feel the Breitling and UN do not (e.g. Like a Navitimer). I think the Transocean while out of sync with the breitling design language of late, does pay some hommage to some vintage models. i also see a bit of an omega speedy in it as well.
I really don't know what the DNA of UN is because it appears to be more about clever innovation in an Avante-garde way as best as I can tell. Through one case size or dial variant they seem to continue to sell the clever +/- feature for over 15 years now. Which watch expresses UN's DNA? They all seem to change as you've illustrated.
Regarding the Sinn, I am wondering how stiff the pushers will be and if the watch is just too large. I have no idea if the SZ01 modifications will change the feel or this is driven by their pusher style through a thick case? Unfortunately, in the USA, these watches are Internet only purchases. I sold my 756 Diapal for poor chronopusher feel and terrible lume.
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Horological Meandering: One more space left in the box for another sports watch
Now that SIHH and GTE is over, let's get back to business around here and do some horological meandering. So I have reached the point where my once cavernous watch box with 12 watch slots is nearly full. I have 6 pieces that are dressier by nature and 5 p...
There's clearly an empty hole for a Rolex
and if you want a blue-dialed one, go for the new Yacht-Master. Is there a serious sporting watch collection without at least one Rolex? Best, Kari
Occasionally, just occasionally I listen!
Just came home today....more to come:-) ...
That looks simply
great! Congratulations; I'm dreaming about getting the same. Best, Kari
Scarily enough
I took one look at your post and was thinking that you need either a blue dial watch or a GMT to round it out. Wow, kinda scary. As far as blue dials, I have this one. UN also makes some divers that are blue, or their GMT is a great watch. I recently bou...
Sharing my thoughts: I'd love to hear your...
So, post SIHH and pre-Baselworld 2013, after some consideration and online input (thanks to all), I have narrowed my choices for a "sports watch" to add to my case to these three-watches. Aside from speaking to me aesthetically in some way, they each brin...
I say get the Sinn
I\'ve had at least 3 watches from each brand and am now down to one Aerospace and 4 Sinns. Technically I think the Sinns are pretty bulletproof. And that watch looks like a Sinn but also a bit livelier (orange detailing!); it has a interesting movement; D...
Thanks for your thoughts
The only issue I have with the GS is lack of lume. I can't tell you the number of times in low light on a red eye I want to know what time it is? The Spring drive model is the only one with lume. I also read in the GS website that Seiko only guarantees pa...
+1 on Grand Seiko
I have two Grand Seikos and a Credor. They are beautifully fiinished, keep great time, an mark you as a true WIS. :-) At the very least, you should see some Grand Seikos in the metal, if you haven't before. They are true manufacture pieces made in very li...
Never in question
I am sure that they are truly stunning watches, but.... 1) they don't make a mechanical GMT that can be seen on a dark airplane 2) as I mentioned in my prior post the parts policy of 10 years is a bit off putting Show me a GS with a mechanical GMT with so...
You are right on the lume issue
To get lume and GMT, you have to go down (Ananta) or over (Spring Drive). A mystery to me, although the sparkling knife-edges on the hands do reflect even the slightest light. But I can report that even if Grand Seiko doesn\'t guarantee more than 10 years...
Not a major decision factor
I was merely surprised that they stated it. I am sure that they would likely honor it beyond the period. I had never seen a company state it on a luxury watch before.
Ordered a Watch: The UN Dual Time
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Thanks for you well wishes
UN is an interesting brand. In general, I more marvel at their mechanical ingenuity of their models than their design aesthetics. I find their aesthetics to be in general, bold and a bit Avante-garde for my taste. This particular piece is fairly conservat...