Mitch K
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Well said Nicholas, for me there is no down side to having the weight labeled.
Plenty of watches have the companies logo or name on the rotor, some more "in your face" than others. The reliability is a big question and I do intend to find out how they intend to stand behind the watch. I think that the use of experts outside of the horological world may be a good thing as there is always a risk of "in breeding" and the desire to "improve" upon what has already been done instead of taking leaps towards innovation. New fresh minds questioning the possibility of change even without a broad horological background, is a good thing. Many brands repackage the same stuff in slightly different form while there are a few that do take a chance at moving the "clock" forward into the 21st century. UN and AP rapidly come to mind although I am sure that there are others that are truly ahead of the pack. In truth it is still all about telling time, something that hasn't or won't change, it's just the package that brings the information to us that is fun to consider.
Best regards for this "timeless" holiday season.
Mitch
Although I remain true to my Purist heritage - Tag Heuer?
Greetings to all, As I remain a dyed in the wool Purists, I hope that I am not straying from the path by admitting that I have been thinking about the Tag Monaco V4. I am actually going to see it in the next day or two. I was wondering if anyone has had t...
You're a brave man, Mitch.
If it works it is an interesting concept. I tend not to prefer innovation unless it also improves functionality, and I have not seen it demonstrated that the V4 design will do so. That doesn't mean it won't; I haven't really looked into the matter. In any...
I've even tested it, Mitch.
If you do a search on this forum, you will get the link. I was very pleased by this watch, really. 2 cons, to me: - The price tag ( sorry for the bad pun ). - The engraved Tag Heuer on the bezel, which wasn't necessary, and which is too much, IMO. A quest...
Fondly Remembering Your Post...
Here's the link home.watchprosite.com That was an impressive Tag Heuer. Unfortunately, the price tag was also very impressive.
Well said Nicholas, for me there is no down side to having the weight labeled.
Plenty of watches have the companies logo or name on the rotor, some more "in your face" than others. The reliability is a big question and I do intend to find out how they intend to stand behind the watch. I think that the use of experts outside of the h...
"Pursuing perfection in an imperfect world."
Isn't that what innovation is all about? Seems to be in line with our PuristS' credo. Even if this Tag concept watch doesn't go anywhere in terms of enhancing movement longevity or discernible functional improvement, I admire the fact that Tag is taking t...
i would buy it in a flash if i could.
i'm a big fan of technical innovation and it the V4 is one that has appealed to me since i first saw its concept. the Cabestan is another i would jump on if money were not a problem. so if you can and you like the innovation go for it. best Graham
Graham, isn't that always the case. If money wasn't an option would you go for the V4
or something else? It's like playing the lottery. You know that you are not going to win but for a moment it does let you while away some time thinking about what you would do if you did win and had the money to spend. Mitch
i know what you mean...
i know what you mean Mitch, there's never enough dosh to fill the wishlist and if there was would we appreciate the watches? i think not, we need to save and work towards something to truly appreciate it. when the welsh couple won £45mil on euro lott...
Well put, Daos
...I have misgivings about the counterweight and the belts, but I have to admire their efforts and for persevering with something different. As for whether TAG-Heuer is "purist" or not, if you like it, that's reason enough, regardless of brand.
:-)
I'll be curious to see what Mitch thinks of the watch in the metal. Merry Christmas to you! Cheers, Daos
Is it a violation of the PuristS spirit to buy a Tag Heuer...
or for that specific watch, which is innovative?
difficult one to answer Ronald....
difficult one to answer Ronald. i see your point as its not a 'pure' mechanical watch, its an innovative and ground breaking design so you could be right, but if we all stuck to totally 'pure' watches we'd all own handwind time only pieces which would be ...
I don't believe so...
AT's first watch purchase that he made with his first pay check was a Tag and it started what will be a life long passion for sure. I still have my old plastic Swatch.
Same here..
Same here. with my first good watch being a TAG and my second....oh and my third. My choice was driven by the brands huge presence in cycling, but later I became more intrigued by mechanicals and it has been a great ride since, maybe even an obsession. I ...
If you like it, go for it...
is there anything in being a Purist that says one may not be inquisitive ? You will help testing a concept that still has to prove itself. TAG may have some dubious policies, being the company that has made the most noise against tightening up the "Swiss ...
Hi Don, looking is not necessarily translated to buy but.....
I am interested in seeing the watch and will see it later today. If the belt drive system does truly work and does have a lifespan that is acceptable, it has got me thinking about another use. I would like to consider its use in a certain complication tha...
At the risk of being vocal
Hi Mitch: Here is pure opinion. It is personal and everyone is free to contradict it. This is a brand that uses Tiger Woods as a spokesperson. Says it all. Jeff
It's a bit harsh, Jeff
Everybody loved and admired Tiger Wood before the last events... Best, Nicolas.
Right, there is always a risk when using living 'brand ambassadors'...
you never know whether there are any 'dead bodies in their cellar' (as a German proverb says). After all, they are humans like we are. Since I doubt that TAG (or any brand for this matter) knew this when they contracted him, we have to give them benefit o...
Wow, you actually buy ...
or don't buy a watch due to a certain endorser? Wow! Marketing works!!! I shouldn't sell my marketing 101 text book cen@jkt
Hi Jeff - I must say that my eyes fog over when I read about
any watch company's flirtation with the glamor set. I wish that in this time of economic distress and elavating watch prices, maybe the watch companies could lower the end price by lowering overhead such as not paying off the "beautiful people" for the us...
I've thought a lot about it......
Hello, Mitch, to me it's not that much a question of wether it would be in line with a true PuristS heritage to buy or not - what could be more "pure" than buying what you really like? I've to admit, the finally availlable watch though doesn't appeal to m...
