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I know the feeling

 

I'm wearing my EZM 1.1 right now after a day at the warehouse. It is the ultimate tool watch. It doesn't celebrate time or horology, it isn't a fashion or status statement. The countdown bezel/timer and central chrono is all about efficiency and being able to count down to a goal. With this watch time is used to achieve some other externality, the watch itself is only a tool.

That said, I know what you mean, sometimes when I'm wearing it I do miss having a little bling in the wrist. The Rolex is probably just as durable as either the IWC or the Sinn and can take the same beating and win some style points as well. However, today's Rolex has a lot of baggage between lack of availability, price, social stigmas, etc so it just isn't the tool watch it once may have been and isn't a real substitute to the IWC or Sinn imho. I would add a submariner if you want to give that a spin but I wouldn't sell the IWC and the Sinn to get it.

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My answer to the “anti-bling” IWC and a comparison to it’s tegimented SS cousin

 
By: Darron : October 7th, 2020-13:45
Both 42mm, brushed cases, nothing shiny or polished; one bezel counts up (requires you to push down to engage) and only turns one way, the other counts down and turns both ways. Both have very positive clicking and registration on the bezel. One can go do...  

Darron my friend

 
By: Brandon Skinner : October 7th, 2020-16:00
You have my favorite Aquatimer (although the Deep One Depth Gauge designed by Richard Habring is very appealing as well) as well as my favorite Sinn! Very well done. I’d wear either of those of the ubiquitous Ceramic Sub ANY DAY. Thanks for sharing!

Cool pair

 
By: roundel : October 7th, 2020-16:12
I have an EZM1 (ti version). It is a great watch although it came with folded metal endlinks so I always have it on a strap. I’ve looked at the IW3536 a thousand times, but never pulled the trigger. It is an icon. I think both of your divers show much mor... 

Thanks Roundel

 
By: Darron : October 7th, 2020-17:45
Naturally I too was looking for a EZM original Ti version. Some would argue a better match with 3536-01. When EZM 1.1 came out I hunted it down and really digging the larger size 42mm vs 40mm and toughness of the tegimented SS. If there is an opportunity ... 

I know the feeling

 
By: Fastwong : October 7th, 2020-21:40
I'm wearing my EZM 1.1 right now after a day at the warehouse. It is the ultimate tool watch. It doesn't celebrate time or horology, it isn't a fashion or status statement. The countdown bezel/timer and central chrono is all about efficiency and being abl... 

Thanks Fast! I think your comments make a lot of sense

 
By: Darron : October 7th, 2020-22:48
With regards to tracking efficiency...I completed my first and only half marathon with the Sinn on my wrist to keep track of my pace, and I often use it for my short runs despite the weight and bulk. (But I probably use it most while barbecuing LOL). By n... 

IWC - Sinn...

 
By: andy_s : October 11th, 2020-09:37
I'm not sure now but Lothar Schmidt worked at IWC before Sinn and I wonder what influence he had from the Aquatimers, the Titanium IWC PD [similar to the EZM10] etc as a 'case' man. And yes, the unblinged rarity of the EZM1 and IWC puts then in an interes...