Horological Meandering

I have an opportunity to buy this timepiece from an AD at a decent price. I had been drawn to the piece ever since it was launched, but every time that I saw it in the metal, the case finishing and strap left me cold. I’m not expecting it to be a dufour s...  

have been a hand wound movement

I’ve thought about purchasing it many times. I ultimately bought a Baltic HMS to satisfy the Sector dial itch. Maybe check it out and see how you like it?

How’s the movement? Never handled a miyota before.

The Baltic can be a little nicer. The dial is cleaner (no sub-dial and broken 6) and the hands are a little prettier as well. As to Miyota, I've had a couple and never had an issue with them. Can't say that Miyota is better or worse than an average ETA or...  

but I am not happy with automatic (even worse underlined) on the Baltic

But, how ironic is it that they added "Manuel" in French on their chronograph 002? 😁 ...  

Haven't gotten answers yet, either!

Below 2k even with silicium build in the movement, it really is a no brainer just because of the dial and the simplicity. Agree that hand wound would be better, but this is just not realistic. Even the 5296 or the JLC sector did not had that. Id take the ... 

I never would buy a watch if something about it „leaves me cold“ or „bothers me“. So - for me - you have already answered your question yourself. Leave it and save the money for a watch that you really love and that makes your heart beat faster every time... 

If there are things that bother you, you might like it for a week or month, but long term you seem to have answered the question for yourself already. Best, AH

Love the dial and the hands! The movement is great! The deal breacker for me was the case (too)... 🤷🏼‍♂️

Any regrets?

I owned it but flipped it later. It is very charming - definitely worth having ...  

They are 25th Anni Edition so i presume would be quite limited. Personally the sector geographique is my favorite, then the sector chronograph . I dont like the date period. ...  

NoDate could have been the true no 1👌👌

Regarding a review of the Longines, a few were posted earlier this year, including one posted by myself.

The Patek is in a different price bracket. Need deep pockets for that 😁

That sector dial is very attractive. It reminds me bit off the sector dial in the JLC series. Congrats wear it in good health

I've been impressed with the quality of watches from Vario, and their current offering is quite along the lines of the Longines. ...