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Now a couple of shots of the deployant with the design mistake
I have to comment on my disapointment regarding the deployant, if it looks good from outside, the coating is delicate, the AD had to change it because they scratched it while adjusting (cutting) the strap. But more disapointing is the lack of precision, gaps are not constant and slight disalignments create non flush conditions between the three elements. The comfort suffers from the outer four edges which tend to dive into the skin, a bit of trial testing would have resulted in increasing the radii. I will have that done and then recoat the clasp, I will then be happier. Yes I know I am a maniac Cheers. Luc
nice technical break up, precise and well finished
closed, the fitting could be tighter and more precise
the wet suit position
now you see the four edges small radiused which bore into your skin
I had to get a new toy...
You all know by now my passion for technical objects and i could not resist again. This time i am not talking about wheels or the object that ride on them... altough it shares the same titanium color than my alloys. At 46 mm it is quite big , wears comfor...
Congrats Luc!
Very interesting case design. What exactly does the flip case do? - SJX
Thanks, The crown and the bezel are locked when the watch is closed...
when you open , you can wind it adjust it and move the rotating bezel. I liked the combination of Ti and SS and the uncommon 12 o'clock crown position. It makes the Deep Sea look like a mini watch although I find the diameter to thickness less polarising ...
Looks interesting...
I would imagine it is realtively light w/ the skeletonized case?
Yes Jester, when you see you expect the worst but it wears light......
I even had trouble to believe that the case was in stainless steel Best regards. Luc
very nice Luc. as you say, very much like the Kontiki
quite a clever design to lock the case protecting the crown at the same time. it makes a lot of sense. i really like the Porsche Indicator with the digital chronograph feature although its not as unique as they say, Breitling did it in 2001 with the Spati...
I had a chance to have them both side by side and the Eterna...
Looked too gimicky, I was always interested by its technical hollow frame surrounding the case but the Porsche is much more "tool like". As for the Indicator and the Spatiograph it is the one that you cant forget that is worth the trip. I feel like you ab...
your quite right Luc, without...
your quite right Luc, without all these regrettable sales i wouldnt own my Freak or Starwheel so there should be no regrets. best graham
I was just about to ask if . . .
. . . you'd made the comparison. I haven't seen either yet, but the Eterna is now available in So Cal, or so I'm told. Just a matter of time before I see one in the metal . . . cordially, Art
You should compare them Art, maybE you will reach different conclusions but although
They are similar they radiate something completely different. I wanted the Eterna when it came out but holding it in my hand disapointed me, the PD was conving : less detailing, more machined, pure but certainly less refined, it is more industrial design ...
Probably also a real designer " cliché" it does stand out when I put it...
Along my other watches but i like it for being different. Lets see how it ages. Thanks.cheers.Luc
Interesting piece!
Interesting piece! A very original design. Congratulations on your new toy! And thanks for sharing your new toy with us!
Thanks, i kissed good bye to big watches until I saw this one...
And the Panerai 341 of course... But that is not a watch it is an instrument, LOL . Cheers. Luc
Congrats, Luc!
Fun new toy, and the color scheme does remind me very much of the older model titanium Aquatimer. It's a very attractive watch, but it does look quite large. It's probably a bit too big for me! Looks good on you, though! Cheers, Daos
Yes they went quite safe with the dial design.
If i had not worn a bentley breitling or a bell and ross i would probably find it exageredly big but it isquite balanced and much lighter than it sizes suggest. Cheers. Luc
Neoprane
luc, Thanks for posting an unusual watch design. The 'cage' and deployant clasp appear to have potential to leave marks on the user! Maybe the neoprane suit sleeve would protect you from "deployant bite"? Regards, MTF This message has been edited by MTF o...
The Neoprene will definitely sacrifice itself ...
but they will wear unnecessarily. And lets be honest how big is the percentage of diving time that the divers are offered. It is a small flaw for a watch that actually deserves more care for the clasp, It seems that it is not the same designer that took c...
Now a couple of shots of the deployant with the design mistake
I have to comment on my disapointment regarding the deployant, if it looks good from outside, the coating is delicate, the AD had to change it because they scratched it while adjusting (cutting) the strap. But more disapointing is the lack of precision, g...
Interesting. It seems that the PD "Dashboard" series clasps are better in this respect ...
IN my 2008 experience report on the Porsche Design P'6612 chronograph I already pointed out that the double folding clasp does not meet the watch's general quality level: www.watchprosite.com However, the clasp did not have those sharp edges and was rathe...
I enjoyed your in depth report and i see that once again the deployant clasp ....
Has been neglected. It seems that no one had fun doing it. The "wobbly" feeling is still there and is not in line with the watch ambitions. I will have the sharp corners smoothed and the clasp recoated afterwards. Thanks a lot for your input. Cheers. Luc
the Size is Great
46mm works very well for me. also a great Desing just like the Name on the Dial ;0)) congratulations.. wear it well. Tony
That is one large watch................
But it does sit nicely on your wrist. And I like the way that it can be semi detached from the rest of the case.
Thanks, the 46 mm is more impressive as a number....
Than on the wrist. The only size witness being that the sleeve never covers the watch. The case inge is a highlight but even more the skeletton like construction of the titan frame. Best regards. Luc
Beautiful!
And yes, I believe that the word "beautiful" can be ascribed to watch such as this one. As your prose and pictures have already pointed out, the design elements all complement each other perfectly, lending the piece a decidedly teutonic feel that is resol...
Thanks for your valuable imput, Adam. I hope that you will be able to compare....
Them as I am interested in your opinion. I have been interested since i read about the Kontiki andI would have probably bought it if the PD would have not existed. I share your opinion on the size, it does feel "right" and never oversized. I do not know w...
Takuya Yura inspired?
Takuuya Yura of Mooncraft (cool company ) did a flip-up Chronograph for Seiko a few years back.
you are right, Ben...the SBDP021 Prospex chronograph
nicknamed the tuna can, cool watch and cool designer... Thanks for reminding me... Cheers. Luc