I ll join in with the wrist shots...I love mine and completely understand why they are honored. Here is mine on the new strap (which Richard and Maria sent to me gratis, very generously). What do you think? Really brings out the "sport" in the watch!
It activates the dopplechronograph (ie. "split second") function whereby a second "hidden" second hand continues its revolution around the watch while the orange second hand remains stationary. Pressing the the 10 o'clock pusher again will reunite the two hands seamlessly. It really is a fun complic
I feel lucky to own it! I switch between the orange strap and the blue standard one. My dad also has a white enamel dial triple date moonphase, which he really enjoys. We went together to get my Dopplechrono and he decided he needed one too. I, too, am pondering my next one...
I have been wearing mine basically non stop for the past 2 or so weeks. Absolutely love it, the blue is even more incredible in person. I just put on a new strap...take a look! Jon
Mehdi, I can relate to you incredibly well. I am also 22, and a recent college grad. My parents were generous enough to give me a watch as a gift, and I elected to get a Type XX Transatlantique, for many of the same reasons you listed. I, too, know plenty of people with Rolex's, Pa
Want to buy new/like new stainless steel deployment buckle for Type XX. Thanks. Jon This message has been edited by jonathan.bresler on 2009-09-14 18:50:21