Some additions/suggestions to your registry categories

Gary:

A few additions and suggestions:

Dial color: I have seen two shades of grey: one quite dark ("anthracite"), and another medium ("grey").

Numeral color: I have seen "rose gold" as well.

Movement plate color: I have seen "rose gold" and "rhodium", but I have not seen "yellow gold". In addition, I have seen variations where the color of the balance cock is in contrast to the rest of the plates (e.g. "rose gold" with "rhodium" main plates)

Balance cock style: In addition, I have seen a "traditional" style balance cock, but with "curved" sides. Also, the style of the balance cock appears to be independent of beat frequency (I have seen the combinations.)

Balance cock finish: I have seen different finishes on the shaft of the balance cock versus the base plate of the cock. (e.g. frosted base with high-polished shaft).

Strap colors supplied with watch: I have seen several variations of strap colors - perhaps this might be left as an "open entry".

Gary, knowing Kari and many of the owners, I am sure there a many more variations!

Thanks.

Terry

Observatoire Registry is Underway

By: Gary G : December 18th, 2009-13:37

Thanks for the interest in this project, and to the PuristS who have already sent me messages saying you want to participate, welcome! I will be sending each of you an Excel spreadsheet that I hope will be easy to fill in with your info. Below is my catal...

Some additions/suggestions to your registry categories

By: Terry O : December 18th, 2009-18:29

Gary: A few additions and suggestions: Dial color: I have seen two shades of grey: one quite dark ("anthracite"), and another medium ("grey"). Numeral color: I have seen "rose gold" as well. Movement plate color: I have seen "rose gold" and "rhodium", but...

Wow -- thanks, Terry!

By: Gary G : December 18th, 2009-21:36

I figured that there might be additional variations, but had no idea of some of the ones that you describe! I'll adjust my spreadsheet accordingly before sending out to participants -- and fully expect that there will be added adjustments as we go... All ...

You're a good man, Gary G!

By: dxboon : December 18th, 2009-22:27

Thanks for spearheading what could potentially be a wonderful, informative resource for all -- particularly for someone like me, who will not be able to own an Observatoire, but would love a window into the varied world of that particular model. I hope lo...

Superb project for an excellent watch!

By: BluNotte : December 19th, 2009-07:11

Which i unfortunately missed out on the chance to acquire one. Oh well, maybe one day. But for you! All the best always! Stephen