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Eichi ii
I’ve been eyeing on the Eichi ii for quite some time now. And today I finally got to see both the PT and RG versions side by side. One has to handle them in person to fully appreciate the craftsmanship. My personal favorite is the PT version, but the RG one is also very nice with a much warmer tone.
Also learned something new today - there a bell flower hidden in the movement. I already know the flower on the barrel but I didn’t realize there’s also a stem and leaves! I thought that’s really interesting and such a nice touch. And I can’t unsee it anymore! (A quick iPhone drawing work for illustration)
Eichi ii
I’ve been eyeing on the Eichi ii for quite some time now. And today I finally got to see both the PT and RG versions side by side. One has to handle them in person to fully appreciate the craftsmanship. My personal favorite is the PT version, but the RG o...
Yes the MSRP is US$54k. Lots of good options at that price range.
But also nothing quite like the eichi ii
Yes. Apparently the blued screws are supposed to be the sparkling water behind it.
I LOVE the Eichi's (both of them). It is very, very, high on my want list. Do you have any more thoughts about them having now seen them in person? I would be buying "blind" so any insight is much appreciated.
I decided to get the PT after seeing both!
My main concern was how it’s going to wear on my small wrist before seeing the eichi ii in person, give the clean dial and the relatively large case (39mm). I feared it might wear larger than the number suggests. I wore my CB to the shop so I can compare ...
Thanks for your feedback.
Size is a concern of mine as well. I generally preffer 36-38mm watches so this stretches that a bit. It really looks fantastic on you. Congratulations and wear it in the best of health.
I changed to a regular pin buckle first
Cuz I can’t stand the deployant. I ordered a rose gold pin buckle from Credor and still waiting. Apparently it’s very hard to find Credor pin buckle. 🤷♂️
Why?
I normally prefer deployant clasps. Is there something wrong with Credor’s deployant?
The credor deployant is similar to the GS ones, which are a bit bulky and sits tall on the wrist.
Not to mention deployant in general gets in the way when you want to admire the movement 😉
For some reason I prefer deployants
Strain to see the movement But not much strain on the leather Have not tried a GS deployant though
Prefer the RG
The dial being so very white... the RG warms it up preferably! The RG plays preferably with the blue line work on dial as well... No wrong choice here. Sensational.
Yes the contrast is great!
Although the hands are blue on the RG model, the indexes and logo are dark gray/charcoal color instead of blue used in the PT
They are beautiful!!
Also the two shock absorbers are supposed to mimic the eyes of the 🐸 looking up.
Amazing craftsmanship!
I watched a video somewhere where he painted the markers with a brush on that dial. incredible
Huge congratulations ! it is a very beautiful dial....i happen to see once the Pt version, the dial is brilliant !
i remember reading the review from Mike...a movement finish mentored by Mr. P. Dufour himself... it is a very special timepiece, wear in the best of your health. Best, mahesh.,
The Micro Artist studio are not shy about the influence from Dufour.
I heard they even have a photo of Dufour hanging in the studio.
Nice
What’s the price difference? The only difference is the case material? I suppose buckle/clasp as well? Everything else the same?
PT retail for US$53k and RG 42k I believe
Only differences are case material and color of the index and logo on the dial
You’ll. Price when you hold them side by side.
Or you can look for the close-up photos. My crappy iPhone photos won’t help much here 😅
Thanks Jay!
Yes the PT will be easier to wear and can dress down with a causal strap. The RG is also very stunning with a Warner tone. Feels very different on the wrist
This put a huge smile on my face!
Thanks for sharing the illustration of the flower with stem
