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At least for me. The IWC has a less common movement and I like the way it displays the chonograph time, but I've seen it in person and it looks almost comically large on me...somewhere between Big Pilot and iPhone
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Type XXI or Glashutte Original Sports Evo Chrono?
Which do you prefer and why?
- design
- movement
- quality
- brand
- price
- value
- etc
Thanks for the feedback.
- design
- movement
- quality
- brand
- price
- value
- etc
Thanks for the feedback.
That's a good question.
two big watches, two chronos, two automatics.
Well, while both are excellent watches, I'd say Breguet hands down. All you need to do is look at both dials. The rhodium dial on the Breguet is just ridiculously beautiful. The GO is nice, but.... not even close.
Breguet has a Date!! And a beautifully executed date-font, thickly lavished 'paint' on that datewheel, look at it magnified, really impressive, as is the whole dial--details, details lovingly rendered.
The OUTER minutes counter is 1000 times preferable, for legibility. And coolness.
In GO's favor, I'd say that it is about as fine a watch as money can buy--not a bad word to say.
In the end, it will be the robotic modern German look of the GO, vs. the historic Swiss design...
Finally, with the Breguet, you can put the amazingly gorgeous gray-chocolate strap with contrasting stitching....
BREGUET!
Well, while both are excellent watches, I'd say Breguet hands down. All you need to do is look at both dials. The rhodium dial on the Breguet is just ridiculously beautiful. The GO is nice, but.... not even close.
Breguet has a Date!! And a beautifully executed date-font, thickly lavished 'paint' on that datewheel, look at it magnified, really impressive, as is the whole dial--details, details lovingly rendered.
The OUTER minutes counter is 1000 times preferable, for legibility. And coolness.
In GO's favor, I'd say that it is about as fine a watch as money can buy--not a bad word to say.
In the end, it will be the robotic modern German look of the GO, vs. the historic Swiss design...
Finally, with the Breguet, you can put the amazingly gorgeous gray-chocolate strap with contrasting stitching....
BREGUET!
I agree with you
Mostel,
I agree with you on all fronts. Yes, there is an additional date function on the Breguet, and also the fact that the movement is 'in-house' integrated lemania movement, compared to the Evo's add on DD chronograph module (on top of their in-house Cal 39 movement) are added plus points to Breguet. Also, I believe the Breguet brand is also stronger.
I intend to put up this same question on the GO forum, and let's hear some opposing views from GO fans! Good to hear from all sides of the coin.
Regards.
A slightly harder question...
Mostel and BHK9,
Ok, how would you compare the Type XXI with the latest IWC Da Vinci Chronograph?
Price wise the IWC is more expensive though (approx RRP USD12,900 compared to USD10,900 for the Type XXI), so not sure whether its a fair comparison. But if had a choice of being given one, which would you choose?
Ok, how would you compare the Type XXI with the latest IWC Da Vinci Chronograph?
Price wise the IWC is more expensive though (approx RRP USD12,900 compared to USD10,900 for the Type XXI), so not sure whether its a fair comparison. But if had a choice of being given one, which would you choose?
XXI, no comparison
At least for me. The IWC has a less common movement and I like the way it displays the chonograph time, but I've seen it in person and it looks almost comically large on me...somewhere between Big Pilot and iPhone
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JLC Diving Chrono
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The JLC Diving Chrono is coming out soon. There is a picture here: www.horomundi.com 9
Price is 30-40% more than the Type XXI.
In-house manufactured Cal 751d movement. Column wheel. Vertically coupled. 1000m. Grade 5 titanium. Limited to 1500 pieces.
What are your thoughts?
The JLC Diving Chrono is coming out soon. There is a picture here: www.horomundi.com 9
Price is 30-40% more than the Type XXI.
In-house manufactured Cal 751d movement. Column wheel. Vertically coupled. 1000m. Grade 5 titanium. Limited to 1500 pieces.
What are your thoughts?
I like IWC but...
have to go with Breguet on this one--and not just because it is the Breguet forum.
The dial, the dial, the dial!
The dial, the dial, the dial!