But as others have said, I'm glad your wife, you and the watch made it. It will be interesting to see the effect (if any) on any of the affected brands. Will it reduce sales (and demand) and force them to reduce prices? Or am I being naive? (probably) But if this world is our reality then it's hard

This and the Zenith Defy Revival (diver) may be my new favourites. It suits you well. What is your wrist size btw? I don't have big wrists but I can't wait to try this and the revival.

Shame this is a limited edition. But it piqued my interest and visited the Yema site. How is the case finishing? It's hard to find Yema anywhere to try.

So if you can see the serial number, it's likely they'll fix the movement, rather than replace it (according to the article).

So the only movements/watches not at risk of this seem to be "high end" watches (or movements) or ones with a display case back (where you might be able to see the movement serial number). Slightly shocking maybe...but an interesting aspect of this industry.

I saw this online at an AD. I’m still waiting to try the grade23 titanium but this is quite exciting to have the X-71 in steel too!

They've downgraded the finishing as well! I wonder what the damage will be to other brands within the Richemont group?

So I would go Titanium with blue dial. If I'm not mistaken the steel models come with a closed case back, so if this is important to you, then you might prefer the steel. Otherwise the Ti models come with a sapphire caseback. I can't comment on how it affects the thickness (assume the Ti models are

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