The Watch Thread - Part 8

[DaBenDan]

Come on, Innovation? I think you're confusing Technical Sophistication with Innovation. The Perpetual calender was by Breguet in 1782. The repeater by an english fella in 1687. Tourbillon again by Breguet in 1800. Lets face it, most complications were perfected years ago. Even the chinese do flying tourbillons below $3000.

Now quartz was an Innovation. Citizen's Eco Drive. Now, Seiko's brilliant spring drive, that's true innovation!

I'll be really interested to see which "true watch aficionado" considers IWC innovative. At the very least, that title amongst mechanical houses should go to the likes of UrWerk, Mille, JLC or even Omega/Rolex.

Obviously, throwing those brands at your finger tips or sweeping statements doesn't make you one. Different interpretations or renditions of the complications are considered innovations. If that don't, all automatic watches, which basically stem from Rolex for its perpetual rotor, are just copy cats. Perpetual calendars of PP are just Breguet wannabes.

 

[Ed.YEO]

连 NOMOS 也不放过

预料之中的事啦。。。
只要大陆市场上有“基底”，

再有其他商家提供丝印服务，在空白的表盘上印上 大NOMOS 小GLASTUTTE 六点钟Made in GERMANY。。。

就骗得过我了。

像沈大叔的口头禅常提的。。。

 

[RadEoNic]

预料之中的事啦。。。
只要大陆市场上有“基底”，

再有其他商家提供丝印服务，在空白的表盘上印上 大NOMOS 小GLASTUTTE 六点钟Made in GERMANY。。。

就骗得过我了。

像沈大叔的口头禅常提的。。。

买个rodina不就好了咯

 

[patryn33]

Come on, Innovation? I think you're confusing Technical Sophistication with Innovation. The Perpetual calender was by Breguet in 1782. The repeater by an english fella in 1687. Tourbillon again by Breguet in 1800. Lets face it, most complications were perfected years ago. Even the chinese do flying tourbillons below $3000.

Now quartz was an Innovation. Citizen's Eco Drive. Now, Seiko's brilliant spring drive, that's true innovation!

I'll be really interested to see which "true watch aficionado" considers IWC innovative. At the very least, that title amongst mechanical houses should go to the likes of UrWerk, Mille, JLC or even Omega/Rolex.

They just have to work on quality not technology

Watchtime did a comparison on seagull vs ETA nice read

 

[dynamo23]

where did you got it from?

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f71/bagelsport-nautilus-homage-2018553.html

Have fun.

 

[likehotbutter]

Different interpretations or renditions of the complications are considered innovations.

No doubt no doubt. But there comes a limit where as another poster kindly puts it, such occurs, as "innovation for the sake of innovation".

Wheres the tangible benefit deriving from it? Or is it another mere showboating affair? How exciting is it really? Another JLC tourby in SS bringing swiss value in a prestigious complication down to the consumer or something wacky and fascinating from a purely Technical focused brand, such as Urwerk's air compression winder.

I would say neither.

"Innovation" yet with anchors held on so tightly to its past History to sell. A Provenance but dashed if carefully examined, in the rush of its marketers to throw out something new.

Unfortunately, as they say of Jacks of all Trades, twas Masters of None.

P.S: Nothing but my own opinion of course. Its been a fruitful discussion. Nevertheless, Im sure gents can agree to disagree. After all we have our own personal values and quirks. To each his own

 

[Ed.YEO]

买个rodina不就好了咯

或者吧。。。但，肯定不是那Bauhas设计。
而是2015年，手搅上链新设计款。USD$135含运费，与TISELL有得争。

 

[jonleelk]

Hi everyone. Where can we go for basic servicing like oiling and cleaning for luxury watches like Rolex and panerai? I only heard of K2 but he seems to be only doing jap brands like seiko.

I prefer some place that charge reasonable prices and have experience in luxury watches

Top Hour at lucky plaza. Boss is ex Rolex technician.

 

[estrangable]

And that is definitely reasonable!

The Patek rubber strap is around 300+
The replacement leather strap for my Calatrava for example, is around $500+

 

[reikizi]

1 day to x'mas

Merry x'mas

 

[Henabi]

或者吧。。。但，肯定不是那Bauhas设计。
而是2015年，手搅上链新设计款。USD$135含运费，与TISELL有得争。

Aiseh.... Nomos plus orient bambino

 

[Panzerf]

They just have to work on quality not technology

Watchtime did a comparison on seagull vs ETA nice read

And apparently seagull doing a good job a really good one

 

[patryn33]

And apparently seagull doing a good job a really good one

Yes seagull beats eta! You wonder why IWC makes you pay $6k for a watch... When it is made for like $300. Carrot chop! Buy cheena

http://www.watchtime.com/wristwatch-industry-news/current-issue/watchtimes-may-june-issue-is-on-sale-now-2/

 

[This Is Fate]

Stowa partitio or nomos club?

 

[bikeseller]

hey peeps, need abit of help on a ladies watch, budget around 1k.
prefer fashion brand, any models to suggest ?

 

[patryn33]

Stowa partitio or nomos club?

$$ go nomos

 

[likehotbutter]

Stowa partitio or nomos club?

If you can get the club then the club of course. Cant really compare this two tbh.

But if you dont want to "splurge" and want the aesthetics then the Stowa is fine as well.

 

[nicjer]

A slow moment in an office now bustling with the festive mood. Feels a bit silly to be leaving work apps open and talking about projects with my manager, in the presence of his kids.

 

[xuan87]

A slow moment in an office now bustling with the festive mood. Feels a bit silly to be leaving work apps open and talking about projects with my manager, in the presence of his kids.

Just took this in my office LOL. You can't get any more "holiday mode" than that!

 

[nicjer]

http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss324/xuan87/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20151224_111905_zpsret0f4ef.jpg[IMG]

Just took this in my office LOL. You can't get any more "holiday mode" than that![/QUOTE]

Ha, eating cake now and checking out a colleague's omega aqua terra.