Joseph Welke
Washington DC
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Father, husband, gamer, reader, watch nut
No extreme situations, but I used to live in Germany and spent many a weekend hiking in the German and Austrian Alps. I had one of the first Casio watches with an altimenter/barometer, and it was nifty checking my elevation changes throughout the day. I recall seeing a rapid air pressure drop on the display as well that kept me indoors and let me miss a downpour. This watch would be great to win.
Ariel, you say that Sinn doesn't include the date window... but it does, at 3 o'clock, right next to the Sinn mark. This is a nice watch, good to see even Sinn can change things up on occassion.
Well, it's tough since most of the watch brands I like don't get much retail store representation, like Oris and Fortis. I also like to actually try watches on before buying them, though. Because of my brand preference, though, I suspect my next watch will be bought online.
Uh huh. "A fool and his money..."
Fascinating interview, thanks for that. It was illuminating to hear what a real astronaut wanted on a watch, I wonder if anyone will deliver. Would it even be possible to have those alarms on a mechanical watch? The springs to power it alone would take up a massive amount of space. Electronic would be the way to go.
Gorgeous. I especially like the platinum one. The decoration is beautifully done. Pity it won't be available in steel, I dislike paying for precious metals when it comes to watches.
A lovely thing. I like the power reserve it doctors that descend from F to E, as on the gauge of a car. The crystal-activation of the chronograph function is a nice gimmick, I doubt fingerprints will be much of an issue simply because it won't be used too often. The design is a bit busy but the time is instantly readable thanks to the well designed hands. Great watch.
The most important question: can it still unlock your DBS or Vanquish?
It really doesn't matter to me whether it's boutique or a known brand;so long as I like the watch. I do wonder where Jaeger falls in there, as a known brand that functions rather like a boutique.
Congrats on the new sites and name!
A very nice, clean design. Well done Tissot.
Nice watch! I like the US Air Force, which has the most Special of Special Forces - the Parajumpers. When the Green Berets are leaving and the SEALs are screaming to get OUT, who goes IN to get them? Yup, the PJ's.
*Tips hat to Ariel* Good idea, written with humor. Happy April Fools'!
What a nifty watch. I like most everything about it, and you'll never have to worry about it. Always the correct time wherever you go, and unless you live in a place that experiences months of darkness at a time, you'll never have to worry about a battery.
At last! Just the watch I need to go with my Timberlands with their solid gold eyelets!
@Kris C Whoops, quite right.
What happened to the date complication? Not youthful or modern enough?
A great review of one of my favorite watches from my favorite watchmaker. Thanks!
At last, a Rolex I like! The asymmetric GMT dial is actually rather nice, the SARO date system is clever and easy to read, and the bezel adjustment is a cool idea. This is a Rolex I'd never get tired of wearing, it would always be interesting to look at.
Lovely, with interesting mechanisms that don't get in the way of legibility. Good work!
The oversized case doesn't do anything for me, and I wonder about the legibility of the red digits. Are they LEDs, or a red LCD?
@Cruiser: That man obviously doesn't have a wife, a girlfriend, or kids then. ;)
Which raises this thought: this watch not only announces how you've mastered time, but also how alone you are.