Marcus Hanke
[PuristSPro Moderator]
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A bit late for the dinner, isn't it?
The limitation to 88 pieces, and the illustrative effort to avoid the dreaded number 4 by simply stating "one of 88" proves the market this watch is aimed for. The sloppy integration of the date window in the dial and the non-disclosure of the claimed ETA-moficiation's nature further indicate that not the educated watch collecting enthusiast is the customer desired.
However, the market situation in Asia suggests that this product might be some five years too late. Well, I wish them the best, but think that the great master of English watchmaking might have earned a better reverence.
Sorry for being frank, I did not intend to heart anyone's feelings.
Marcus
Relaunch of the British Master : Thomas Tompion
Dear All, I have immense pleasure in announcing the arrival of my pre-launch Thomas Tompion wrist watch. As many of u may not know as Thomas Tompion (1639-1713) was an English clock maker, watch maker and mechanician who is still regarded to this day as t...
Thanks but...
what are exactly the modifications of the ETA movement? Actually, they don't need to really modify something to get this type of watch... Thanks for the news! Fx
I like the classic look...
and it looks fab on your wrist. Not taking away anything from your piece as I think its really nice, but I don't understand all this relaunch of stuff... someone has taken an old name and is using it, no link to the past whatsoever just a name... it could...
A bit late for the dinner, isn't it?
The limitation to 88 pieces, and the illustrative effort to avoid the dreaded number 4 by simply stating "one of 88" proves the market this watch is aimed for. The sloppy integration of the date window in the dial and the non-disclosure of the claimed ETA...