SJX[Purist]
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The concept of intellectual coherence
Sep 25, 2011,20:02 PM
I.e. No lever on divers watches is a lost cause in watchmaking, save for a few cases, in my opinion. It runs counter to the very grain of the industry.
- SJX
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A review of the outrageous Graham Chronofighter Oversize Diver
By: SJX : September 24th, 2011-02:39
There are three watches sitting on my desk now: the Chopard LUC Tech Fleurier, a Panerai Luminor GMT 10 Days and also a Graham Chronofighter Oversize. I like each of them for different reasons. The Chopard has a brilliantly finished and conceived movement...
Great Review SJX
By: SALMANPK : September 24th, 2011-04:30
Some of the Graham Chronofighters indeed are quite attractive and a bargain after market for a watch with such a recognizable DNA and personality. You can't mistake them for anything else. S
Excellent review
By: Zhege : September 24th, 2011-08:30
I tend to regard the Chronofighter as almost a parody of a "watch of excess", but I read your thoughtful review all the way through. Now I'm intrigued to handle one, although I can't imagine wearing one on a regular basis Famous last words, eh?
Wearing one on a regular basis...
By: SJX : September 24th, 2011-10:14
This is a watch best in limited doses. Take a break from it every so often and it will continue to appeal. - SJX
great review
By: donizetti : September 24th, 2011-11:01
I don't think the case for this watch could be made better. I am glad you are enjoying yours. I still don't think they are for me though but I have been known to change my mind before! Best Andreas
Well done, SJX
By: Davo : September 24th, 2011-17:54
Great review on that truly outrageous yet outstanding watch.
Contrasting the pieces in your photos...
By: pplater : September 24th, 2011-20:45
...it is possible to see how Graham has effected the transition from 'Victorian steam punk whimsy' to 'modern tactical/technical' without squandering the brand DNA. Clever; very clever. Brilliantly written SJX - highly evocative. Thanks very much. Cheers,...
Concise summary
By: SJX : September 24th, 2011-21:03
Of my three pages to "the transition from 'Victorian steam punk whimsy' to 'modern tactical/technical' without squandering the brand DNA." I wholly agree. - SJX
I don't like the watch, but I like you review...
By: Hororgasm : September 25th, 2011-03:24
The ritorno mechanism is used for bombing raids to time the release to impact for precision. The scales for calculation isn't on the original Chronofighter, if I am not wrong. Now they have taken it and applied it unto a purportedly divers watch!!!! I gue...
The concept of intellectual coherence
By: SJX : September 25th, 2011-20:02
I.e. No lever on divers watches is a lost cause in watchmaking, save for a few cases, in my opinion. It runs counter to the very grain of the industry. - SJX
Ritorno...
By: BDLJ : September 25th, 2011-19:38
'Ritorno' refers more to the very specialised chronographs that can count forwards and backwards, not necessarily to the button actuating lever.
Tried not to read this
By: flamenco : September 29th, 2011-18:15
when I saw the G word ........ but reading this made me wanna buy a G That was last night, now I have recovered and the lust is gone ... Tot that you should know ;-) Excellent review as always !