I need more data to agree

Jan 11, 2015,19:15 PM
 

FrX


Thank you for the introduction to a new brand that I missed at Salon QP.

It was a crowded salon and I must have walked past.

You concluded:

Pros:
+ A high execution quality
+ The subtle finishing details of the dial, hands and case
+ The comfort on the wrist
+ The performance and efficiency of the Vaucher movement

Cons:
- The movement is a little too small for a 41mm case and it is perceived  due to the location of the small second sector
- I would have liked a more daring decorative approach of the rotor


Based on your photos, I can agree with some of your conclusions such as the reliability of a Vaucher movement and it being too small for a 41mm case. The rotor decoration or lack of is also evident.

I suppose that an eyeball confrontation is required to gather data about execution, finishing and wrist comfort. However, we have known each other's conclusions about other watches in the past, so I have some benchmark to accept your conclusions.

The question is whether this brand or its products provide discernible differentiation from current brands out there, let alone the other new ones just waiting in the wings to take on the world?


Regards,

MTF


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I need more data to agree

 
 By: MTF : January 11th, 2015-19:15
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