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After reading everything you wrote ...
I have no more time to write down my own views 
Gary, I always appreciate your thoughts and your broad explanations about watches. In quite a lot of the categories I agree with you,
but really have problems when it comes to the latest Urban Jurgensen´s. When it was announced it jumped to the top of my list and my expectations have been very high.
Probably too high, as I was disappointed when I saw it in the metal. To me it looked like a business case only, compared to what UJ introduced in the past.
The case, the hands ... :-(
Thanks again, for taking the time and sharing your thoughts!
Oliver
ps: VC Aronde 1954 with rectangular movement would have been a killer watch, even better with white metal case ...
Gary G Grand Prix 2011
OK -- several hours ago, I posted my response to this year's Geneva Grand Prix in which I basically barfed all over the jury's selections. PPlater, in his usual gentle style, suggested that it would be interesting to hear how others would have rated the c...
No regrets!...
A marvellous piece, Gary; thanks, and bravo! Unfortunately, all those mentions of GF are unlikely to get you a discount (or a massage) but it was a valiant effort nonetheless. ;-) Your excellent research deserves similar consideration of its resultant pro...
No funds changed hands...
...for your kind words! I will hope for your own considered opinions when you have a chance. Best, Gary
After reading everything you wrote ...
I have no more time to write down my own views Gary, I always appreciate your thoughts and your broad explanations about watches. In quite a lot of the categories I agree with you, but really have problems when it comes to the latest Urban Jurgensen ´s. W...
FX, it looks like the ...
WG version from Japan and I think I know the wrist Still think it is a very special watch: Thanks! Oliver...
Very interesting
I have to confess that I saw the UJ watch as a prototype in Kari's atelier and fell in love with it -- I have not seen the finished product in the metal -- sorry to hear that it did not live up to your expectations. As for the Aronde, that white metal ver...
I agree with Oliver
The dial and hands of the UJS are nowhere near as refined as those on the earlier watches. And while technically interesting the calibre looks industrial and modern in terms of design (not finishing which is pretty good), which is at odds with the styling...
Just goes to show
...that there is real value in seeing the finished piece in the metal! Thanks for the input, SJX -- appreciate it. Best, Gary
Care to share more on what you think of the UJ?
I'm quite intrigue with it but I can't read most of the material on the net and never seen any UJ in metal before. I would love to know more on what's your personal opinion. Regards Tyler
We can quibble about minor variance
in the order of placings but in general, I would agree with your review.....'nuff said. This so-called competition has lost any credibility....if it had any in the first place. What was that line again? If you put 100 judge monkeys in a room with typewrit...
Well, that will keep me from any aspirations of judge-ship!
Although sitting here typing away at my keyboard I am starting to feel an urge for a banana -- so I had better stop Best, Gary
Strictly speaking , I meant the 100 simian
judges in that room full of typewriters that created the aforementioned GPdG howlers. I'm agreeing with most of your summary judgements. Regards, MTF
I have to agree ...
... with most of you comments, Gary, and I would add that Eva Laube's Ari would have been equally at home in the Men's, Women's or Design categories. Eva's watch is one of the more unisex creations on the market. Great post, Gary and much appreciated. And...
Thanks, Andrew
I do feel that lately I've started to "go off" a bit with some of my musings and should just stick to "wear it in good health" and "great post!" for a while, so I'm pleased that you enjoyed the post... Best, Gary
At its heart, PuristS has never really been about ...
... "great post" or "wear it in good health". Sure, there is a place for niceties and encouragement, but it is the introspective and in-depth posts that remain in my mind for years. Keep it up, Gary. Andrew
As always, Gary, an enjoyable read....
My favorites: the AP Millenary 4101 and Breguet Horo Mundi. Dave
Thanks, David
Appreciate the feedback! I'm always a bit hesitant to inflict my opinions on the larger group, so am glad you enjoyed it. Best, Gary