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Topcat30093
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Habring2 is my choice

Having, last week visited the AD, that specialises in small manufacturers including Nomos, Habring2, Glycine, MeisterSinger, Muhle Glashutte, Tutima Glashutte, Junghans and a few more.

I was very pleasantly impressed with both Rob and his shop, which though contemporarily, was nicely designed & laid out. I got to talk about as well as examine several of the brands. And though I was impressed with a some of the brands, I think that my heart lay with the Habring2.

Which ladies and gents is partially down to you, having read scores of reports and listening to the praises sung for both Maria & Richard. As well as viewing dozens of photos, I decided that a Jumping Second was the piece for me. I did look earnestly at the Foudroyante, but though I loved watching it, believed that subconsciously, the spinning of the second hand would drive me to work faster and I kept on thinking that at any moment the hand would go flying off its axis!
There was also a 36mm ChronoZM, but unfortunately it was not working correctly, and has since been returned to Habring2.

So my decisions lie with the Jumping Second, with date and beautiful blue hands, batons and numbers or the black "Pilots Watch" with black dial & luminous batons and figures 3,6,9 & 12. as well as the nice satin finished case.

I did ask Richard & Maria via the AD, if they could do the Pilot Watch with a date fitted, as this for me would be the best all round watch, as it would give the date, which I tend to use on a daily basis and the luminous feature is also useful for when I am working nights. Unfortunately this was not an option, as I guess the black dial does not come made with a cut in for the date.

I am also considering which would be my best option Manual or Automatic?
Normally I would choice automatic, but in this case, the rotor tends to hide the Dead Second complication. The watches are very well made and sit comfortably on my wrist.

The current waiting time for either piece is approx 6 weeks. Of course I could just go ahead and purchase one of the pieces that the AD currently has in stock.

If I am honest, I can't decide between the two as they both have features that I would find useful. But I do think that the blue hands batons etc, would looking gorgeous under different lights.

This is more of an update on my thought process rather than asking advice.

However, if there are any members who have either or both pieces, I would appreciate your comments and thoughts why you went with your particular choice.

Of course photos would be very welcome

Regards

Tony This message has been edited by Topcat30093 on 2013-06-08 10:06:46

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