Ornatus-Mundi[Zenith]
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Additional live pics and wristshots...
Jan 20, 2013,00:19 AM
For what it is, the design of the Quatuor is actually quite restrained. As the escapement require some vertical breathing space there was little choice than to open the dial (if you want to keep the watch reasonably 'thin'):
Bold applications at 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock guide your eye, and printed indices on the central bezel allow reading of time. The combination of grinded and polished surfaces as well as dark and bright elements creates a good amount of tension without over-doing it. I particularly like how the balances are contorted in the polished cavities surrounding them:
Of course, one cannot expect a watch to be thin if the escapements do not lie in a horizontal position. Nevertheless, RD managed to make the watch appear well-proportioned. The relative dimensions of case thickness, lugs, crown as well as bezel and case back all contribute to this outcome.
I was quite surprised to experience this watch on my wrist. Sure it has presence, but it is not demanding one's attention in an inordinate way. In fact, for what it is the wearability is quite good. And I love the liveliness this watch has on the wrist!
I hope you liked this presentation. More to come soon!
Cheers from Geneva,
Magnus