The 1st and 2nd generation side by side. The movement of 2nd generation is more refined and more light catching. Waiting time is not that bad for 2nd generation. It is 2 years while the 1st gen is 4 years ++. :-( ...
Not just because of the sublime finishing but the case is smaller at 39.8mm. I also like the fact that the bezel around the movement of the second generation fills up the case back better. The first generation had three types of case - 42mm with a gadroon...
It is currently selling in the 25k USD range on the secondary market. I actually think the second generation is an absolute bargain given the overall market craziness
Current market craze is driving up the price of the first generation tremendously, close to the level of the second generation. I’m not sure if they have increased the price of the second generation, but it’s an absolute steal if they did not!