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Informative and balanced…
Thanks Graham,
A very informative and balanced report. I like the substantial ‘minute’ hand and it seems that a bit more attention to design detail with the fonts and apertures could have led to a better watch. It will be interesting to see where Azimuth takes their design in the future.
I was day dreaming and wondering what a higher end company would do with the presentation and finishing or even how Urwerk would execute the idea. As you say, at the right price (commensurate with the movement and the finish) it is an interesting and fun watch.
Congratulations again, Graham; you rarely disappoint!
Andrew
Azimuth SP-1 "Spaceship"
Could we have a thread devoted to this watch, just for a while? I know there are references to it scattered about here and there, but they are hard to piece together. I am seriously considering pulling the trigger on this one, at what I think is a bargain...
Quality is not on par with the price
You are paying for design and aesthetic, the quality - finishing and components - is not up to par for the price. The look and display is interesting, but beyond that it has little horological value in my opinion. - SJX
Can you be more specific, please?
I appreciate the response, but what are the subpar elements? Obviously, the design and display are what is appealing; the movement appears to be a respectable, if common, one; the spinning Earth as second hand display is a unique approach; and the jumping...
i'm in process of typing up a review of 10 days on my wrist
if you can wait until tomorrow i'll do it by then. best Graham
As exicted as I am..
I was extremely excited when I first came across Azimuth in a watch magazine. It was a watch the company that was founded by a Singaporean. They've got all the right advertisement on the right places, watch magazines, Wristwatch Annual, etc. My initial re...
Azimuth SP-1, a review after 10 days on the wrist
my new SP-1 arrived last monday and i planned to do a review of it after wearing it for some time. the last post on it was Cen's last year when they were first released so i didnt expect sudden interest before i'd had time to write about it. firstly let m...
Thank you, Graham
I decided to pull the trigger, and my experience is similar to yours. I do have lume down the sides of the minute hand, and the stars on my dial shine quite well in the dark. Thanks for the winding tip as well; one serious objection I have is the lack of ...
i've considered sending mine back...
i've considered sending mine back for lume to be applied, but dont think i can be bothered with the hassle. i might just wait and get my watchmaker to apply some. can you send me a pic of the minute hand please so i can get it right. best Graham
In a bit, Graham
I'm currently traveling (in Las Vegas, actually, where there are more watch stores than slot machines!), and don't think I could do the photo/upload thing here. I will be back next week, and will try to send you a useful pic. Thanks again.
This is a warning!
"toy that tells time" is my trademark. u should put the registered sign next to it and pay royalty to me . I'm in taipei now, went to a nice 2nd store, hyper ventilated after seeing 4 watches that I like, almost fainted when I heard they like cash and wou...
Love the Watch Review!!!
Graham, As is usual, a splendid review. Your photo skills have greatly improved....could it be your daughter's influence?
Informative and balanced…
Thanks Graham, A very informative and balanced report. I like the substantial ‘minute’ hand and it seems that a bit more attention to design detail with the fonts and apertures could have led to a better watch. It will be interesting to see where Azimuth ...
Nice review, Graham..
If I read correctly, the little stud above the earth engages with the hour wheel and flicks it over when the minute hand hits 12? I'm not sure whether I think that's "cheating" or a brilliant bit of lateral thinking...
i'd go for lateral thinking...
i'd go for lateral thinking Ben. its so simple and doesnt affect the movement. it does take a few minutes to 'flick' it across, but its not really a watch where looking at the hour is important. its more a watch that you wear when you go out to have fun a...
Thanks for the review
I don't think there is anything wrong with a "toy that tells time" (registered trademark in Indonesia). Things are what they are - the key is not to deceive one's self in the evaluation thereof. Enjoy. BTW, do you still have and wear the watch with the ch...