Mark in Paris[Purist]
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Hmmm, I don't see your point
Jul 22, 2015,15:05 PM
We can indeed find a very few watches which are completly original.
But for the huge majority of the watches, you'll always find a detail (hands, lugs, numerals fonts) which existed somewhere else before.
Is it a reason to say they are not legitimate?
Are these watches you mention the only ones which are worth paying attention too?
I was just emphasizing the fact that these lugs and case are found somewhere else and not "only" on the SM and the Panerai.
You're of course free to share your opinion but if we do it that way, then nearly any watch won't make the cut.
By the way, the first use of a design is not always the best and maybe improved afterwards, by integrating it in a different items combination.
We may think of the original ones which were a hit (like the RO) but we forget all the ones which were original but we forgot as they weren't looking good (and Genta has some in its creations).
This message has been edited by Mark in Paris on 2015-07-22 15:14:27
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OnlyWatch 2015: Laurent Ferrier "Galet Square"
By: Mark in Paris : July 7th, 2015-14:39
This time it is a special edition of the cushion shaped Galet Square from Laurent Ferrier that is unveiled. This model (41 x 41mm), new in LF's collection is very nice looking as well as elegant. The watch presented for the Only Watch 2015 auction is made...
Yes, the original was already very nice
By: Mark in Paris : July 9th, 2015-09:00
but this sector dial brings again something more, I like it too. In fact, I like a lot of the watches presented for this auction :) Cheers, Mark
Many elements are appealing indeed here
By: Mark in Paris : July 9th, 2015-09:01
I wasn't a fan so much of sector dials but here it works fantasticaly. Yes the lugs are nice, and so is the case! Cheers, Mark
So do I Alex
By: Mark in Paris : July 13th, 2015-03:31
It is quite frustrating when unique items are a true success and you don't use it as a standard model, even for a small production. On the other hand it makes it even more exceptional. Cheers, Mark
sorry
By: ztirual : July 19th, 2015-07:23
not convinced at all. At least for me it does not work as I decode the watch esthetics as follows: - take a good large and thick "cushion" case, most associated with Panerai - add a touch of Speake Marin in the fixings of the strap - a 1930's sector dial,...
Be my guest :-)
By: ztirual : July 22nd, 2015-14:52
AP RO A series, 1973 Seamaster 300 ck2913, mark I, 1957 Apple watch, 2014-5 Breitling Super Ocean chronograph, first generation ,1957 All classics. Please Mark, tell me where these watches borrowed their identity from, when it comes to their dial, case, h...
Hmmm, I don't see your point
By: Mark in Paris : July 22nd, 2015-15:05
We can indeed find a very few watches which are completly original. But for the huge majority of the watches, you'll always find a detail (hands, lugs, numerals fonts) which existed somewhere else before. Is it a reason to say they are not legitimate? Are...
