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Pejp's original post sparks a fascinating design discussion by imagining a Jaeger-LeCoultre dial without the date and 'AUTOMATIQUE' text. This creative exercise, executed with basic tools, invites the community to consider the subtle yet significant impact of dial text on a watch's aesthetic balance and perceived emptiness.
...how it might look without a date and the 'AUTOMATIQUE'. I have extremely limited artistic skills, and my photoshop license expired a while ago, but here's a rough idea!
As close as I could get with MS Paint!
Key Points from the Discussion
- The removal of the date and 'AUTOMATIQUE' text, while creating a cleaner look, can make the dial appear too empty, highlighting the importance of design balance.
- The 'AUTOMATIQUE' text on the original dial helps balance the overall aesthetic, suggesting its functional and visual importance.
- A no-date version could be an interesting concept for a boutique limited edition, indicating potential market appeal for such a minimalist design.
- The hands are considered perfect by the original author, and any modification to them would be a 'terrible idea,' emphasizing the appreciation for existing design elements.
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