We discussed the Type XX Only Watch 2019 several times, much more rarely the Only Watch 2021. On the left, the 2019, and on the right, the 2021: The 2021 alone: On the 2021, I prefer -the bigger minute chrono counter, typical from the Type 20. But I prefe...
Great comparison, my friend. I share your view that the 2021’s larger minute counter is very faithful to the true Type 20 DNA — it just feels “right” at a glance. That said, the 2019 crown gives it a bit more character and charm.
But if I was fortunate enough to have a choice between the two it would be the 2019 as besides the nicer IMO crown I also prefer the bezel and the what to me looks like a better balanced dial. Marc
The 21 is a bit sportier maybe? Chunkier looking with a gmt bezel. I honestly don’t know which one I would choose, both have a place in a collection for me.
They are showing us that they actually can make a modern rendition of the Mark XX that we’d all line up to buy. But instead, they decide to produce a 42mm version with a garish lume color and a silly date window. It’s like an act of deliberate self sabota...