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That is disappointing to hear. I quite like Chopard watches, but their pricing has gotten really aggressive, a bit like the recent Patek discussion.
I didn't try the gold, as it's out of budget, and they didn't have the steel model I was interested in, but I think the combination of the titanium being very light and the roughness of turning the internal GMT bezel, almost made it feel like a toy. In any case it wasn't the experience I was hoping it would be. Perhaps the gold or steel would be different. (Media circus outside the store was insane too as it's directly across from Trump Tower.)
There is a lot that Patek should not be commended for but the RHC line is one place where I think that Patek should be commended. I think the Surfer is cool and I respect the craft, but that one does not really do anything for me. However, to me the right RHC is something that is very cool. In particular, I am incredibly drawn to the 5089G-059, which shows roped alpinists. Some of the designs are kitschy, no doubt, but the people who make these dials are at the top of their craft. I personally really like marquetry and enamel.
I did learn, however, that the price is about double what I was told the price is, so that curtails my personal desire 🤣.
That's a shame as they have made some great watches in the past. I will say, and perhaps I am biased being a Rolex fanboy, there are lots of GMT or second time zone watches on the market, but few are as easy to use, easy tell the time at a glance for both timezones, and attractive as a GMT Master or Explorer II. Most look like derivatives, that have a forced design language that is trying to be different from a Rolex, but are rarely successful of doing a better job or looking better. Two second time zone watches that are attractive, easy to use, and easy tell the time in both zones at a glance are the now old PP 5134 Travel Time and the original JLC Master Geographic.
I was at the Patek boutique in Geneva for the launch of this year's RHC line, which includes clocks as well as watches utilising every conceivable skill. The one thing I learned was that these items are on an allocation basis, potential clients are notified several weeks ago with images of the new product, details of the products and the prices. They are then asked to notify PP which items they might be interested in, then the head of the RHC, the head of the GVA boutique and M. Stern look at the list and decide who gets what. I was told that between 75% and 90% of the applicants will go away empty handed.There is a lot that Patek should not be commended for but the RHC line is one place where I think that Patek should be commended. I think the Surfer is cool and I respect the craft, but that one does not really do anything for me. However, to me the right RHC is something that is very cool. In particular, I am incredibly drawn to the 5089G-059, which shows roped alpinists. Some of the designs are kitschy, no doubt, but the people who make these dials are at the top of their craft. I personally really like marquetry and enamel.
I did learn, however, that the price is about double what I was told the price is, so that curtails my personal desire 🤣.
22mm lug width is a hard “no” for me.
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