and I believe Kari refers to this dial color as "anthracite." I'm normally a yellow/red gold person but in this case I just found this combination to be compelling.
I have some nice movement shots but to be honest I was having a hard time using the java-based picture uploading functionality on this board - so when I finally got one shot up I decided not to test my luck. But I will try again with the movement. It is too good not to share!
but these watches remain gaudy and unattractive. I think the statement that production will last only 3 years to intentionally create "exclusivity" is quite telling. Exclusivity is created by how watch lovers and watch buyers react to your product. When you have the manufacturer setting out to do it
Well, I've been on record before in these forums as saying that I do not like the direction that haute horologie has been taking in the last several years, with complications being added for their own sake, ungainly, even freakish design, and pompous names like "Time Machine #1" or the like. I know
In fact, my first thought when I saw the Centigraphe was.... nice watch.... but the first bunch aren't going to work just right.... so you'll need to wait Now, why would that be my first reaction? Experience? Note well, this is not just Journe. This is endemic to the boutique watch business. It's al
There is a notable reluctance on these boards to say anything critical, and sometimes the messenger gets shot, metaphorically speaking of course. Or ignored, if you're not one of the "regular crowd." Usually what few critical comments there are have to do with reliability issues, frequent servicing