chmandaue
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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 at our phones for the time and date, but it is entirely reasonable to consult a phone app for sunrise and subset times, or the tide, or other information that astronomical complications used to provide.
3. Mechanical complications make the watch larger, more delicate, more costly, and add dial clutter.
4. Which leaves complications for their own sake, unless you are an exceptionally dedicated wearer of complications
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...