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Horological Meandering: Tim, that is an absolutely unbeatable duo!

The Banu is such a unique and beautifully executed watch, I completely understand why it has to be in the top two, or even top one ... By the way - you are the one that helped me order my VH anniversary years ago
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Horological Meandering: Thank you! I have seen some photos, not as good as those though.

I agree, incredible watch that takes the classic into a totally different direction!
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Officine Panerai: Haven't you heard - Panerai is now Laboratorio di Idee.

They don't make watches anymore.
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Rolex: I don't think the release is polarizing, it is the Rolex strategy.

Great looking watch which simply makes sense. The shift to previous metals enabling even higher margins is somewhat of a new direction by Rolex. It makes sense - the market will probably easily absorb the supply at higher price point. AP, PP etc have been doing the same, but with Rolex it is differe
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A. Lange & Söhne: Your info is probably more reliable than mine.

Again, not something that bothered me at all. You can find videos on YouTube of the first generation and decide for yourself.
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A. Lange & Söhne: Go for what you like aesthetically, there are some differences between the first generation movement and the new one but they are of little significance to the owner.

The major difference is the "pre load" but it personally never bothered me and I am pretty sure that when the watch goes for service it will be upgraded to an instantaneous variant.
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Chopard: I agree - totally crazy!

Some people don't like a date, but still Chopard certainly had marketing issues, most people knew of the happy diamonds ladies watches. Or the jewelry. Only after Alpine eagle things slowly stated to change and their timing with the 1860 was lucky - exactly when people got tired of steel bracelet wa
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