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Rainer B.
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Immaculately

Thanks for the compliments. The last eight months I wore PP5127g with the stunning black dial 40% of the time and the Remontoire 60% of the time (Nautilus and 5170 haven't had much attention, a few days at best). The size (39 mm) and weight of the Remontoire to me are perfect, the dial never tires, it is beautifully crafted and very lively. The case is marvel, the white gold without rhodium has a warm hue (much better than slightly 'cold' rhodium plated white gold). Accuracy is within chronometer specs, I've put it on the Witschi just now and it has an amplitude between 270 and 320 degrees, very healthy. Mind you, the brothers build very few of these watches but they have clients all over the world and shipping a watch back to Oldenzaal because of technical issues would be a real pain (insurance, customs, and so on), i.e. it is in everybody's interest to avoid such issues and avoiding issues clearly has been a prominent design parameter. Owning and wearing a Remontoire is a real joy, I recommend it without reservation. And if you ever have the chance, I also recommend visiting their atelier. You'll be in for a surprise or two (e.g. a minute repeater tourbillion they work on between Remontoire's). They make it all look natural, but of course it isn't, I consider this Remontoire and their repertoire a phenomenal achievement.