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A week has gone by, and my fever to purchase the 1942 seems to be receding. Saved by the bell, perhaps! Ano “Why is there always a ‘next’ watch?” Nuevo

It will be interesting to see the traditional-looking solar model in this Tank series, too. How did they make those tiny holes so the light can pass through the dial??

Jeeves!! The smelling salts!! STAT!! Ano “Too late… CLUNK.” Nuevo

I think it shows a generosity of spirit among the Puristi. A simple but well-executed quartz gets respect, along with uber-high horology perpetual calendars. Good coverage of the watch spectrum! Ano “I’ll take that perpetual now, thank you” Nuevo

Just ordered this, for delivery sometime June-September. Wanted something I could slap on my wrist without a thought. QUARTZ!! Have I gone insane? Supposedly an 8-year battery, I think. Well, I missed the train that left the Reverso Rouge Station, so this ”must” suffice. (Get it?) The new Must 2021,

But for a forgetful and unreliable hand winder like me, it means frequent resetting. Ano “Let’s see… is it Tuesday? OH! Friday? Wow.” Nuevo. 😄

Sounds like VC should start selling branded toothpicks as a marketing device! I’m weighing the 1942 against the ALS Saxonia Aventurine, in a case of apples vs. oranges. The history of the 1942 is very appealing, as is its “hand drawn” visual look. A.N.

I guess that the beautiful 1942 Triple Calendar and I would not be a good match of owner and watch. It’s as though I bought a demanding and rambunctious puppy, when I want a sleepy and inactive lapdog. Ano “But I’d sure like a fawn-colored boxer!” Nuevo

I’m really tempted to get the 1942 Triple Calendar, with its nice case and retro dial design. I downloaded the instruction manual and was unpleasantly surprised by all the cautionary language. To paraphrase: “Don’t adjust the date between 7 and 12 hours. Don’t adjust the week during these days. Don’