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Opinions please
I've got one of Ben Chee's watches from his BCHH brand on order and he's offering a choice of movement finishes. I'd value your opinions. I'm leaning towards the classic but still undecided. I have time as the watch is still some time away from fruition.
I like the first one but ...
Personally, I think that the design and finishing of the rotor is disappointing. As the movement is a Vaucher Caliber 5401/32 they should be able to request an alternative design.
Not my project, really.
I'm simply a customer with a choice of movement finishes and dials. But I'll certainly keep you in the know. Thanks again.
I did receive a render of one in white jade
but apparently there are several options. That said, I don't believe the case is finalized yet.
Yes, that's much nicer.
And now that you mention it, I actually prefer the rotor on my Tonda with the older 701 movement. Thank you for pointing that out. It really did not occur to me.
Certainly better
though not nearly as nice as your example. Once again, thank you for pointing that out. I'll ask Ben to see what he can do.
I'd agree that the first is more traditional and attractive overall. It has interior angles on the bridges as well which are typically a sign of good hand finishing.
But the second is also more unique and original. Would be curious understand more about it, what the black sections and rotor are made of, if the quality of the anglage is different, etc. I'd give the second option more consideration if you already have a watch with a similar looking movement to the first in your collection.
I appreciate your input
I do, in fact, have a watch with the predecessor of this movement, a Tonda 1950. The bridges are quite different, and, as you pointed out, the interior angles of this version are compelling. As far as I know, the difference between these two movements, other than the design of the bridges, is PVD coating. Certainly, it is possible that the rotor is of a different material.
The Tonda 1950 movement is quite nicely finished in a traditional Swiss style
I'd be more tempted to consider option #2 in that case to add some differentiation. Regardless, I don't think you can go wrong with either choice!
I would say with that case, the second option seems the better choice
The Sharp case with it would look cool! Btw congrats on that super cool piece you will get ;-)