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One step closer
Throughout some changes in my situation, a world timer watch is more closer than i thought.
The Aqua Terra wt, or the Montblanc wt, one of these could become my first watch for this year.
Other watches, an oscillator and today maybe the decision can fall, the auction is almost done. My first used watch. The vintage universe.
The Aqua Terra wt, or the Montblanc wt, one of these could become my first watch for this year.
Other watches, an oscillator and today maybe the decision can fall, the auction is almost done. My first used watch. The vintage universe.
Rare and common models
Beside the normal Tellerum Orbis, there is a LE.
There is a difference in build.
What so strong about the MB is the globe in grey only and detailed countries.
A few colors, very sober and tech.
Two hands and most important No Date!
Model name: Heritage Worldtimer Spirit Orbis Terrarum 112308.
There is a difference in build.
What so strong about the MB is the globe in grey only and detailed countries.
A few colors, very sober and tech.
Two hands and most important No Date!
Model name: Heritage Worldtimer Spirit Orbis Terrarum 112308.
Only for MTR
For me it’s good enough. I do not dive into a pool with it.
43mm size is also good for me.
43mm size is also good for me.
This one is smaller ( 41 mm, from memory ) but a more colorful version exists, with the 43 mm case.
It’s not just because of
diving or swimming. When the WR is higher, the protection against dust, mud, heavy rain, high humidity, high temperature differences is also better.
It simply makes me feel more comfortable knowing my travel watch might take a beating too.
It simply makes me feel more comfortable knowing my travel watch might take a beating too.
It’s a pity.
I always wonder why in general it isn’t possible to have a WR of 10 (or - that's okay with me too - at least 6) bar as a minimum standard for all modern watches. Is this really so difficult to produce?
The name say the WR
Aqua Terra WT, it is a Seamaster.
Other world timers are desk watches.
Better said, it are business trip watches. Maybe sauna stream must be overwon.
An other point why brands use a poor WR rate for world timers are the difficulties that come with sapphire case backs.
See the IWC Aquatimer comes with a solid case back to get a better WR.
Patrick Y ask IWC if IWC wil bring a Aquatimer with a sapphire case back.
Bad for me, IWC don’t.
While i go on inspecting world timers from many brands, i wil check WR for you.
Other world timers are desk watches.
Better said, it are business trip watches. Maybe sauna stream must be overwon.
An other point why brands use a poor WR rate for world timers are the difficulties that come with sapphire case backs.
See the IWC Aquatimer comes with a solid case back to get a better WR.
Patrick Y ask IWC if IWC wil bring a Aquatimer with a sapphire case back.
Bad for me, IWC don’t.
While i go on inspecting world timers from many brands, i wil check WR for you.
I am not sure if the
sapphire back is the true reason.
Look for example:
WR 300 m:
WR 150m:
WR 100m:
Look for example:
WR 300 m:
WR 150m:
WR 100m:
Indeed.
Have you ever tried one on your wrist?
A very special feeling and a “different” watch for sure.
A very special feeling and a “different” watch for sure.
Then I can only explain it to myself that
it's just a matter of convenience or a cost-saving measure.
Or the manufacturers have the impression that the customers don't reflect on this feature and therefore save themselves the effort.
Or the manufacturers have the impression that the customers don't reflect on this feature and therefore save themselves the effort.
I think most of them think that the general client won't swim with that watch. BUT we are NOT the general client! ;)
No. We are not. ☺️
But, Nico, is the WR really just useful for swimming or diving?
Doesn't the water resistance also provide better protection against dust, mud, heavy rain, high humidity, high temperature differences etc?
Doesn't the water resistance also provide better protection against dust, mud, heavy rain, high humidity, high temperature differences etc?
I am VERY curious WHICH WT
you will choose. And also WHY?
Did you also take the JLC Polaris WT into consideration. I know, a Chrono, but…?
Did you also take the JLC Polaris WT into consideration. I know, a Chrono, but…?
No, better than the Polaris WT Chrono, the Polaris Geographique WT. THAT one would be very much my taste.
This Polaris Geographique WT is indeed a super interesting watch.
I also like the tastefully date indication. And the WR is 100m, which is also an important feature.
It’s just a pity that it is just a boutique exclusive limited edition.
It’s just a pity that it is just a boutique exclusive limited edition.
Pictures
I look at pictures, ch24.
Maybe i must see the JLC’s geophysics in the flesh to get a better opinion.
It’s a kind of style that must be burned in me.
My experience with watches are when i see pictures and after some time i am in a store, that i fell for the watch and make the sales people happy with a purchase.
The opposite is possible either, like Rolex on pictures are for me a no go, and spotting Rolex in a window display and in the shop rack, it is clear it are my kind of watches. These are so nice in real, the YM in white gold and the bleu Milgauss GV.
Maybe i must see the JLC’s geophysics in the flesh to get a better opinion.
It’s a kind of style that must be burned in me.
My experience with watches are when i see pictures and after some time i am in a store, that i fell for the watch and make the sales people happy with a purchase.
The opposite is possible either, like Rolex on pictures are for me a no go, and spotting Rolex in a window display and in the shop rack, it is clear it are my kind of watches. These are so nice in real, the YM in white gold and the bleu Milgauss GV.