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A week with the Extreme LAB 2
I am trying to change the way I wear my watches from maniacally switching every day to wearing them for longer periods and actually enjoying them in slow-motion.
This last week I have been wearing the EL2 and had a few aha-moments.
It is a large watch, there’s no way around this. At almost 47 mm is a seriously big watch - but the shape of the case and the technical strap helps make it doable even on my office-drone wrist.
What this week reminded me of is that it is also a tall watch. I had a few ‘interactions’ with door sills, etc. With the EL2, this ends up being the door sill that has a problem. The EL2 just seems to shake off the impacts.
Another thing that I was reminded of is the dial. Not the most legible of dials, but the skeletonized dial has so much to stare at. Maybe not the amazing 3-D depth of a Datograph movement but still a sight that brings a smile to my face.
This is obviously not a dress-watch. But given that nobody dresses up anyway it basically fots right in in the casual office vibe of my current client in Sweden.
Anyway, just a few reflections from a week of wearing this marvel.
Claus
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I am trying to change the way I wear my watches from maniacally switching every day to wearing them for longer periods and actually enjoying them in slow-motion. This last week I have been wearing the EL2 and had a few aha-moments. It is a large watch, th...
Well, this is the type of review that is missing this days!
Constructive criticism and honest take on the watches we wear and enjoy. This one in particular, was always on my radar as an engineering marvel and arguably(subject to taste), a great looking watch, but never seen an honest description of the ergonomics ...
This is - to me - the least bad place these daya
You certainly made me think with your comment. To me, this is still a good place for a less hyped discussion of watches. Let’s strive to keep it that way. As for this watch, I do fully recommend it. Truly an engineering marvel and with its very own look. ...
Nice review 👌🏻👍🏻
And such a superb watch - JLC did so much experimentation back in the day. The closest I come is the Amvox 2 with it’s case articulated chrono activation function - not quite EL2 level but concept watch for common consumption one level below 👍🏻 ...