MichaelC
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I really have 0 issue quickly identifying the hands in all lighting conditions.
Of course, if you need to read in the dark, there is no lume, so that would be a no-go. But otherwise, the high polished hands and markers do jump off the dial.
Sorry for the Parm overload, but here is a fresh shot of mine.
Damn, like a sledgehammer over the head. I'm still floored with this watch. ...
I must admit I am on the fence for legibility until I can see them in the flesh. The pictures looks great but I would be worried in real life with tone on tone hands…maybe others could chime in as well
I would love more contrast between the dial and hands
I really have 0 issue quickly identifying the hands in all lighting conditions.
Of course, if you need to read in the dark, there is no lume, so that would be a no-go. But otherwise, the high polished hands and markers do jump off the dial.
I think you will know for sure after seeing them in person.
And I hope you find them satisfactory!
Just a lucky capture. I usually snap a few at once and hope for a good one.
This photo shows the dial it its lightest state, as you probably know well by now!! I also love when it gets darker with a small roll of the wrist.
Not my intent! In my defense, give some blame to M4 and the others too.
Maybe I had a little to do with fanning the flames, but I have not yet taken to a daily PF post!!
Got me looking not too!
Not gonna lie, all this Parm overload has me researching them some more...Thanks for sharing!
They got me too! Just when I thought I was out…🤣
But I like what I’ve been learning. A short interview of the CEO where he describes the focus on understated luxury is accurately reflected in their design language. I particularly like the way he describes Michael’s Rattrapante. I’m just curious where th...
They have been around a while. The PF Tonda line is really gaining traction for them.
I have been very close for the past 3 years at acquiring one. The Tonda GT chronographs almost got me, but there was always a detail that held me back. Extra writing on the dial, the style of a counter hand, the color of a date disc, etc. In older days of...
Have already shared these photos but here’s what I believe represents the earlier PF “polarizing, quirky details” you mention.
Tonda Metrographe from between 2014-2016 if I remember correctly. Bought mine last year sometime. These have a very love-or-hate look. I love mine. The new Tonda line has retained the basic lug shape and the new bracelet has a similar yet more elegant loo...
Yes, a great example of what I was referring to!
This is a beautiful watch. Thanks for posting it!
A capture which shows the dial in its lightest grey color.
And can certainly appear darker in other light / angles. A grey chameleon for sure!
As I have posted, even without the awesome complication, the watch would be a homerun.
The best dial I have ever owned. I enjoy it that much.
Love that they made the rotor rose gold on this model.
Overall finishing is excellent.
I really need to go see this somewhere. A project for this week !
Thanks for sharing.
It is a super color.
I love all things greyscale, and this watch dial is certainly that.