Competent company, some significant movements over the past 45 years
By: cazalea : May 11th, 2021-21:58
I visited about 15 years ago - they are a small place, outside of the main Swiss watchmaking districts, and very friendly. I was surprised that they make such nice watches but don't have much visibility in the industry.
I like this dial, but you have to be committed to want this brand. I don’t mean that in any bad way. Would you be happier with this watch over anything else’s from other brand in the same price range maybe?
By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : May 11th, 2021-22:04
The answer to this question is obviously subjective and specific to each one. No bad answer here!
Visually not a watch I’m crazy about, but a nice brand that deserves *way* more consideration in my view — really among the most underrated in the entire industry! I’m pretty sure you’ll be able to cut a good deal if you like this watch👍
It is crisp, well said and maybe unusual for a guilloché dial.
By: oyster case : May 11th, 2021-23:19
I didn’t adjust the strap so it would likely hug the wrist better, in person I found it a good size. Bracelet is a nice look for sure but rubber maybe more comfortable.
i don't know what it is about my wrist but i found it uncomfortable
By: Dchang81 : May 12th, 2021-00:03
but as much as i liked other watches like the streamliner could never get a good fit. think it's a me problem more than anything nowadays. wearing my tondagraph on rubber, more comfy.
I think the rose gold version with chrono is outstanding. They are very underated. I have a tonda dual time, my wife has a kalpa. They are now being run by the guy who brought out all the new bvlgari models. It should help them alot.
The rose gold version has one of the best blue dials I’ve seen...
By: oyster case : May 11th, 2021-23:28
and the chronograph is a 25 piece edition. Very special piece but more of a commitment certainly. Agree their new hire could be of benefit. With increasing interest in independents the timing may be right.
Overall I'm a fan of the brand and like this piece... but is that date a wee bit on the small side? Not sure it would be a deal breaker though. It's gorgeous!