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I need some time to anser you, and need more time to see it in the flesh.
There is one version I would like to see in the real life, the titanium case with the ceramic bezel, which may be the most coherent of the different new Sonatas.
I am not impressed by this iteration, to be honest.
I find the dial to be too busy, the case to be too big for my taste, the hands to have lost their charm, and the whole watch to have lost its specificity.
But I also have to say that I was a fan of the first hour of the first Sonata, and ordered one as soon as I saw the first pictures, mine arriving in June 2004.
The wait was an eternity, for me.
The Sonata is a piece of dream, and of poetry. Surraned, full of charm, innovative.
The new one still has this so particluar mechanical marvel, of course, but the new design lets me a bit cold.
Once again, the version I would really like to see is the titanium case / ceramic bezel. Maybe this more agressive combo will better work with this specific dial?
Cherish yours, Mo, as I cherish mine for more than 8 years, now.
Best,
Nicolas.
New Sonata.Impressions after handling the real watch
Ok,ok I am biased and I own the original model so I might sound a bit harsh here,but the first impressions I had after seeing pictures of the new Sonata did not change after the "in metal"experience. I remember how excited I was learning a new version of ...
Dear Mo
I'm with you on this one You made some great points specially regarding dial & soul :) Best Damjan
So not a...
... not a lot like the watch photographed on the back cover on many watch magazines. I was expecting to see the triangular subdials for the countdown and alarm dials, a modernized cote de Geneva pattern in the lower half of the main dial and the Ulysse Na...
I n ever saw the promo pics you are talking about but..
I agree that owning the original one gives you a different perspective on this watch. I really like your combo,that was the one I would have gone for if I didn t find mine. Mo
man, that is BizzzEEEE
but at a glance, it intrigues me, whereas the previous model did nothing for me. Neither are my taste, in the long run. Go figure.
Mostel,the look and feel of the Sonata is an acquired taste
the design id too bold and daring to please everybody for sure. Thats the sign of a watch with strong personality and look. Mo
I actually like the new one...
not sure on the 2 tone case so I'd like to see a plain version but I like the modern look of this one :) Look forward to seeing yours again soon..! Yours my friend, Andy.
From what I see here: no comparison for me
I much prefer the "old" one. The new one completly changed. The watch is quite thick and the previous version was smooth. The "angular" new design is too massive and completly unelegant. Like the style we're used seeing much more in the watch landscape no...
I won t Mark!
It took me looong time to find my Sonata,and I loved it ever since I saw Nicos. I must admit though that my opinion slightly changed after seeing the model I post below...this is intriguing,still the case is not for me as too big . Ultimately my Sonata is...
Call me shallow but the icing on the cake on the "older" sonata...
were the hands. The hands! Beautiful shape. Not your usual shape but very distinctive. this new one... looks like a sports watch... an image which i don't readily associate with the Sonata.
You are right!
many detractors found these hands ugly and would have changed them.I think they are one of the key features of the former model a very distinctive,sensual and coherent with the style of the watch. I choose a very peculiar color,strong,very strong true,but...
The original... well original with the super red hands :-)
I was lucky enough to see both side by side and listen to them as well. I must admit the ring on the new one is a little louder but not pitched quite as nice as the tone on Mo's. On the new one, there are elements I like... the shape of the hands is a rea...
I need some time to anser you, and need more time to see it in the flesh.
There is one version I would like to see in the real life, the titanium case with the ceramic bezel, which may be the most coherent of the different new Sonatas. I am not impressed by this iteration, to be honest. I find the dial to be too busy, the case ...
To BJACKNOT and AMANICO
I just got this magazine with a picture of the model you are referring to.... True,different ball game here,the watch is plesant and the new more aggressive layout and design suits the style of the new case much much better. The 2 counters are very nice a...
That is what I thought... That may be the best version for the latest Sonata.
Hence my interest to see it in the flesh... While I am not convinced by the others, this one has a coherence the others don't have. Best, Nicolas
A little better...
Its certainly a nicer combination from the picture... I wonder what it is like on the wrist. It all depends on the stripes that you can see whether it works or not. However I am still not keen on how busy the dial looks and the bezel ring with all the num...
Mo Betta
I breathed a sigh of relief once I saw the new Sonata in the metal at my local AD (see Mo's picture of the advertisement in this thread). I liked the watch immensely because it had a more sporting nature. The dual metal case, the rubber strap and the ribb...
One last chime in...
I forgot to mention that I compared the chime of my (old model) Sonata to the new model in the titanium case. While they sounded very similar, my WG variant was distinctively louder than the titanium model. The UN regional sales manager and the UN AD were...
Interesting and quite surprising...
I would have expected a rounder chime on the WG, and a louder chime on the titanium... Surprising. Best, Nicolas
One picture for kicks...
Just to close this lovely debate here is a pic I took months ago,,,I like the atmosphere ..this is a charming watch.... ...
Thanks a lot Mo for this great report!
Actually, I was a bit disappointed by this new Sonata. I prefered the previous version which has a softer design but with character. Fx
Thanks fx
Thank you for your kind words. Many here seem to agree , I think that after all we are hopless nostalgics.... Mo
The final picture is most convincing.
I appreciate your insight on the new model. We'll all agree your sample is ultra special, but even against the other existing Sonata variants, the new design comes up short aesthetically. It's very bold, and I'm not sure the alarm movement is best feature...
Think you Michael
Indeed part of the charm has gone but new fans will Appreciate it. The movent and caliber of this watch is unique and a technical marvel, and so useful, a perfect travelling companion. I am glad you enjoyed the post. Mo
I like it
] I have to say I like the new Streamline design, especially (as others have said) this particular black dial variation where the sub-dial information just seems better organized. Tried it today and it fits nicely on the wrist (rare for me) and it just wo...
A couple more shots
Hi amanico, unfortunately I only brought my BB camera with me and it was impossible to get good in-focus shots of the dial up close, but here's a closer one and a profile shot. I like the streamlined lugs and the whole setup, but I'm not a typical or "cla...
Yes this is the most convincing of the new sonatas
thank you ,now that i saw it in metal,I must say that it is the best version.......still....I keep mine. Mo
I just saw your post, thanks a lot Mo for the write up
Same caliber, same name but very different look. I suppose it is meant to get new customers which will like more modern look than the very romantic original one. Seen at Basel nearly one year ago, I am not into it to say the least but hope it will be appr...