Is it really a horological marvel, may be ‘NO’ but then it is driven by calibre 8971MC actually otherwise known as JLC Caliber 846 !
But the essence of this watch is its powerful design – so quirky it stands the test of times since 1967
….as the title says, You love it or hate it but you can’t ignore it !
The winding feels good but I find the crown a bit small and difficult to hold...
A comparison with the original Crash in black strap (pic credit: Eric Ku)…the reissue (on the right) has same case size and same material as the original (YG) !
you might note the position of the hands @ 10h10 between the watch is much refined in the ‘re-issue’ than the original…
It sits well on the wrist…you get a mixed feel when it is on the wrist – quite unusual that it isn’t the regular round or square case we tend to wear often.
Last but not least, I want to thank a fellow purist (I didn’t name for privacy reasons) who passed his Cartier’s allocation to me, a great gesture of passion & friendship - exactly reflects our passionate community is filled with Pride of gentlemen (& gentle-women too) !
Thanks for reading & have a good week ahead !
Best,
Mahesh.,