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It will be my privilege to let you see it Christian
and then you can tell me everything that is wrong with it compared to a FP Journe!
I think so too!
By: sham1 : September 9th, 2019-08:17
Roger stressed that he would like to make a robust product but I noticed that Kari Voutilainen also offers a three dimensional view of his movement in a case 2 to 3mm slimmer. Yes 13mm will still fit under a shirt cuff but part of the elegance of watch to...
I guess one might argue
By: sham1 : September 9th, 2019-12:58
that the RW Smith also has power reserve indicator. I think the Vingt 8 is 11mm but I might be wrong. I know Kari would make a 37mm Vingt 8 with a height of just over 10mm. And thank you for your reply. I think I will 'get used' to the thickness. I just f...
Great pictures, Sham
By: ChristianDK : September 9th, 2019-10:26
I think the RS looks amazing. I does sit proud of the wrist in your picture. I have never tried, but I don’t think it is an everyday watch. The way I’m thinking about it: It is something exquisite for when you are in the mood for something special. So in ...
Thank you Christian!
By: sham1 : September 9th, 2019-12:52
I am afraid I did not ask to try on the Journe and only focused on these two watches. I think owning a RW Smith will give me a level of self satisfaction I am not accustomed to. The brand has an aura like no other (apart from Daniels). Not many brands can...
I know some will argue
By: sham1 : September 10th, 2019-00:20
that if you can afford the watch, you can afford the servicing cost just like buying an expensive car but I like the idea of a good reliable watch with a nice finely movement but with not extortionate servicing costs! Yes, I know I am asking for a lot
Haldimann, perhaps?
By: ztirual : September 25th, 2019-08:19
I was just stating common knowledge. My experience is that at least one other independent watchmaker does not charge for servicing his watches- I won't say who. So not totally uncommon. Yet another wonderful service that can be gotten from the índependant...
Exactly!!
By: sham1 : September 10th, 2019-14:21
Any other brand producing a dress watch with a 13mm thickness would be frowned upon but here we are talking about not just any other brand! And as far as that 'difficult' life is concerned, I think I have got used to it and would not have it any other way...
Agreed!
By: sham1 : September 10th, 2019-23:22
I too like to have a watch which In know I will be wearing often. I think with watches, size is one thing but I have also discovered lugs are mighty important. You just try any Breguet with straight lugs and you will understand my constant predicament wit...
I tried the 5320G...
By: CL : September 11th, 2019-06:56
it fits my wrist very nicely too. Mainly due to the smaller dial. The watch looks nice but what stops me is the WG monobloc metal. As for 5212, the week calendar is confusing for me as I'm not accustomed to such calculation. For those who are familiar, it...
I am now retired
By: sham1 : September 11th, 2019-07:15
so the usefulness of the week number for me is probably minimal at best. It is more relevant to doing business in Europe where I was quite familiar with customers placing an order in a particular week number to be delivered a few week numbers down the lin...
Thanks Mahesh!
By: sham1 : September 9th, 2019-13:08
I guess one expects a sports watch like Rolex to generally be thicker than a dress watch but yes, the RW Smith will fit under most cuffs. I guess I am just a little concerned due to the high value of this watch of the possibility of it making contact with...
Yes and no
By: sham1 : September 10th, 2019-23:12
This is the Charles Frodsham Double Impulse watch with a very unpocket watch finish. The movement to me is quite spectacular and I dare not say Kari's is visually better. Photo borrowed from and compliments to SJX. ...
very cool!
By: avseg : September 25th, 2019-20:57
Thanks for the report and pictures. Had no idea they were opening up a boutique at the Phillips London location (I last visited there for the independent watches exhibition last year). Will definitely stop by and check it out next time I'm in London.