Ah, the joys of pure functionality! It always amazes me that something as seemingly delicate as the escapements of a mechanical watch can survive the beatings they get on the wrists of the people whose boats pound through heavy seas, or soldiers in combat--or, for that matter, on the wrists of of mountain bikers or jackhammer operators. But somehow, they do.
But that cut-to-fit strap--aaarrrgghh! I had a Sinn with a strap like that, and the last cut was nerve-wracking: before it, the strap was a bit too loose. Oh, the dilemma, the hesitation: what if the next cut makes it unpleasantly tight? Deep breath, snip, and... oh crap oh damn, now it's too tight and there ain't no link I can put back on! So my wonderful new Sinn was, well, if it weren't pronounced like Zinn, I'd make the obvious "Sinnfully tight" pun.
LOL cutting the strap was anxiety provoking, no lie. I make so bold as to claim I was unflustered but my heart was in my mouth, I had to go to my fainting couch afterwards 😂
This is a breath of fresh air. Reminds me of when watches used to be (more) fun.
I tried on a MG S.A.R Flieger Chronograph about twenty years ago. I loved loved loved it, especially the start/stop pusher, but ultimately decided I'm not man enough to wear that watch (on my 6.75" wrist). I was pleasantly surprised to learn both it's still in production.
For how much little Vladimir loves the Kyivian Russ, I say we give it to him, tens of thousands of Swedes and Danes to rule over Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. Once they achieve modernity, we re-form the Varangian Guard and take back Constantinople. Is everybody with me? Then on to Iran for the re-formation of the Sassanian Empire, replacing useless mosques with glorious Fire Temples and Towers of Silence for the soldiers who do not survive.
I met one of the family at Windup a few summers back. He speaks great English and was interesting to speak with. This watch is not my cup of tea, but they have other, beautiful models. They sit in that insanely competitive $1500-$3,000 price bracket when so many firms slug it out. That said, I love them for simply not being part of some soilless conglomerate. That their watches were high-quality is icing on the cake. That said, my heart seems more inclined to Dornbluth and sons.
Ah, the joys of pure functionality! It always amazes me that something as seemingly delicate as the escapements of a mechanical watch can survive the beatings they get on the wrists of the people whose boats pound through heavy seas, or soldiers in combat--or, for that matter, on the wrists of of mountain bikers or jackhammer operators. But somehow, they do.
But that cut-to-fit strap--aaarrrgghh! I had a Sinn with a strap like that, and the last cut was nerve-wracking: before it, the strap was a bit too loose. Oh, the dilemma, the hesitation: what if the next cut makes it unpleasantly tight? Deep breath, snip, and... oh crap oh damn, now it's too tight and there ain't no link I can put back on! So my wonderful new Sinn was, well, if it weren't pronounced like Zinn, I'd make the obvious "Sinnfully tight" pun.
LOL cutting the strap was anxiety provoking, no lie. I make so bold as to claim I was unflustered but my heart was in my mouth, I had to go to my fainting couch afterwards 😂
This is a breath of fresh air. Reminds me of when watches used to be (more) fun.
I tried on a MG S.A.R Flieger Chronograph about twenty years ago. I loved loved loved it, especially the start/stop pusher, but ultimately decided I'm not man enough to wear that watch (on my 6.75" wrist). I was pleasantly surprised to learn both it's still in production.
Thank you.
Kyiv please. Not Kiev.
For how much little Vladimir loves the Kyivian Russ, I say we give it to him, tens of thousands of Swedes and Danes to rule over Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. Once they achieve modernity, we re-form the Varangian Guard and take back Constantinople. Is everybody with me? Then on to Iran for the re-formation of the Sassanian Empire, replacing useless mosques with glorious Fire Temples and Towers of Silence for the soldiers who do not survive.
I met one of the family at Windup a few summers back. He speaks great English and was interesting to speak with. This watch is not my cup of tea, but they have other, beautiful models. They sit in that insanely competitive $1500-$3,000 price bracket when so many firms slug it out. That said, I love them for simply not being part of some soilless conglomerate. That their watches were high-quality is icing on the cake. That said, my heart seems more inclined to Dornbluth and sons.