Dr No[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
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There are two approaches to judging Watch of the Week: objectively, as in . . .
Sep 30, 2018,15:32 PM
. . . which submission was most impressive from a purists horological viewpoint, or subjectively, from the judges' personal perspective as to which was most intriguing. While more often than not WotW awards are handed out objectively, it's really the latter approach we should be aiming for. The decision should be as revealing of the judge as it is about the watch.
Objectively, there were several standouts this week, such as Julian's Patek ref 5975 . . .
. . . DruidPadj's AL&S 1815 . . .
. . . and h's VC Overseas.
(Yes, druidpadj's image is out of focus, but WotW is supposed to be weighted in favor of the subject, unlike Static and Wrist Scan which are aesthetically driven categories.)
All three are highly regarded objectively by yours truly, and each could be WotW.
Subjectively, there were more than a few predictable favorites, like jml's urushi dial Seiko . . .
. . . which I've owned in the past (and is now in my brother's two-watch collection), and Giles' Omega Genève Dynamic . . .
. . . in accord with my Omega-philic instincts.
There was one unfamiliar submission that I found intriguingly compelling: Steve's [log-in: Hulk] Ticino.
There are days when nothing satisfies like a tuna sandwich with a glass of cold lager and a few pickles on the side. This basic design is kinda like that: humble, but loaded with character.
And it would've been my final selection had it not been for blomman's presentation of a watch . . .
. . . that swayed my senses both objectively and subjectively. I've long been partial to Grönefeld's designs, and this one is the most impressive yet.
WotW goes to blomman this time around!
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