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Nicely written, and I agree with your thesis here.
It is understated.
Only the essentials (though could omit the date).
It is about substance and not flashiness (in the ethos of the Geophysic).
The casual observer will mistake it for something else entirely. Only the wearer and other select few will appreciate it for what it is.
Nothing wrong with any of the above. Not all watches need to be eye-catching. Specialness can lie elsewhere. That is what I think the Geophysic TS attempts to accomplish. And I believe it succeeds.
Cheers,
John
Only the essentials (though could omit the date).
It is about substance and not flashiness (in the ethos of the Geophysic).
The casual observer will mistake it for something else entirely. Only the wearer and other select few will appreciate it for what it is.
Nothing wrong with any of the above. Not all watches need to be eye-catching. Specialness can lie elsewhere. That is what I think the Geophysic TS attempts to accomplish. And I believe it succeeds.
Cheers,
John
Nice words to describe this watch. This is exactly how I feel looking at it! I think it was also the spirit of people buying Geophysic and Geomatic when they were out decades ago. Thanks also for the nice picture. Best, É. [nt]
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That’s great. Thank you for putting your thoughts in writing.
That’s exactly how my own thinking is running.
This watch is REALLY calling to me now.
Cheers
This watch is REALLY calling to me now.
Cheers
Well said!
So much to admire about the simplicity of design combined with the high level of watchmaking.