Horological Meandering

An introduction to my 2023 Watches and Wonders visit.

By: amanico : April 10th, 2023-15:26

Let me start with a disclaimer. I could only attend the Watch Event for 28 hours, so I didn't have the time I used to have before. Still, I could visit most of the booths, so I decided to make a selection of what I found interesting. This is just my perso...

Thank you Nico, excellent summary

An introduction to my 2023 Watches and Wonders visit.

Curious to hear you thoughts on Ferdinand Berthoud, I love all of their designs

I will post, no problems. I could see the FB 1, the FB 2 and the FB 3.

looking forward to this...expensive but mechanically fascinating IMHO

True, true... ;)

That FB is amazing….

Yes, it takes some time to dive into their universe, though...

I think Rolex and Cartier were the winners of this year

At least we'll have some good and passionate discussions. ;)

that's for sure hahaha

;)

Thank you! Looking forward to your wonderful pics and review of all the Chopards, the Reverso Tribute Chrono, and the FB3!

There is a lot to say... ;)

"Well, I prefer to wait for my lawyer and stay silent." 🤣🤣🤣

Till then, my lawyer didn't come. :))))

Here I am... but I can't do anything.... You're guilty of aggravated recidivist watchmaking crime....

lol!

A great summary - thank you. I agree this year was largely a non event for many manufacturers. I wonder why? Maybe they know with long wait lists and the hype, they don’t need to try?

You are maybe right...

Thank you Nico, excellent summary

You are totally right to add the Black Bay 34. A daring approach. And a convincing outcome.

Many thanks for your W&W summary.

We'll have a superb discussion about this Tribute Chrono. Thanks, John.

I am looking forward to these reviews my friend! And am quite smitten by the Alpine of course!

The watch, not the car? :)))

Maybe both! Cheers

Haha... Good answer!

Bravo Nico

As for JLC, we'll discuss that.

Great overview and excellent selection. 3 excellent reviews already delivered. 13 reviews to look forward to ... Thanks indeed.

Merci!

fully agreed, rather mediocre presentations

Yes but the concept of the UT is very interesting, at least. Agreed that the bezel is too large.

Smashing post as always Nicolas!

We'll see all that in the detail, no worries. The BB 54 is a sweet one. It really is.

I cannot wait! 👍

I will post one more review this month, then 3 or 4 next month, and same for June and July.

The FB and both L.U Cs for me : )

Duly noted.

My thoughts exactly

Yes, an interesting watch, which will lead us to an interesting discussion, I feel.

Agree with you about the lack of true new and amazing releases

Yes, but a bit too Submariner, and less YM, don't you think?

Agree but i do like that matte look . Need to see one on the wrists first .

in real, better, but where is the soul of the Yacht Master???

Thanks for the nice introduction Nicolas.

Pleasure, M4. ;)

Great shots as usual...

Merci, Bruckner! I will post another one, this month...

Interesting Nicolas, looking forward to some of these reviews.

And I should add, I do like that the original “F U watch” got a 21st century makeover.

I totally agree with you on that one. I should have mentioned it, but I first thought it was an April Fools in advance. :))) Not sure you won't get tired of it after a while, but I applaud Rolex, for once.

You are spot on about the non chrono dial of the Reverso! I thought I was alone!!!

Maybe in person the whole package make sense.

AS for the pricing, we'll have to put things in perspective. I will elaborate in my review.

Thank you so much for this report!

I almost ended all the reviews I wanted to write, so we can go on very soon. ;)

Thanks and looking forward for your reviews :)

Different dial colors, indeed. Maybe I missed something but no, not this year, for me.

I don't understand why you don't like JLC and especially the reverso line....

At the contrary! I love JLC. I am just a bit more demanding with them than with other brands.

for me the luc 1860, but even this has a steep price tag!

Yes, we'll discuss that, too.

Thanks for all your work, Nicolas!

A pleasure, even if this year, it was harder to find interesting watches.

Thanks for sharing your views Nico!

We'll see, my friend. I think Chopard is THE big one, this year.

I am in complete agreement with you my friend!

Yep!!!

In agreement about Chopard.

Yes, they deserve some serious congratulations.

Nice reviews so far, I look forward to the coming ones! It seems you had a good time! Best, E.

Well, this tile was less exciting than the last one, alas.

Great post, Nico.

We'll discuss all that, my friend. The Alpine Eagle has the advantage of a thin case due to a great movement, though. And the Secret Time Keeper, I have to agree.