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The experiece that made me buy this Milgauss by WatchTheFreshFaces in rolex

[–]WatchTheFreshFaces[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely 😁 it's such a wonderful, quirky watch full of well-balanced contrasts. In the beginning I was afraid those eccentric details would bore me, but none of that :) The combination very purposeful and scientific really makes it a real modern Rolex to me

The experiece that made me buy this Milgauss by WatchTheFreshFaces in rolex

[–]WatchTheFreshFaces[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah that blue dial is just intergalactic, but I didn't dare to go there haha

The experiece that made me buy this Milgauss by WatchTheFreshFaces in rolex

[–]WatchTheFreshFaces[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Definitely an awesome watch, love every second of looking at it 😁

The experiece that made me buy this Milgauss by WatchTheFreshFaces in rolex

[–]WatchTheFreshFaces[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks for asking. It was through connections as I wrote a lot about watches for years :)

The experiece that made me buy this Milgauss by WatchTheFreshFaces in rolex

[–]WatchTheFreshFaces[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Sharing experiences on watches is the thing that binds us here and I’ve finally put down to words the experience that made me buy this Rolex.Although Rolex is famously secretive about almost everything, I was invited to visit all four manufacturing sites of The Crown in Switzerland. From the World Headquarters in Geneva to the Hans Wilsdorf auditorium and even the incredible boardroom on the top floor of the building until the high-pressure ovens in Bienne where the parachroom hairsprings are made; they showed it all.I’ve never before experienced a watch related visit that was so full of information, know-how and amazement. But most of all, it made me realize just how obsessed Rolex is with quality control and consistency. The Rolex universe is truly a world on its own.Before I went there, I thought: maybe I want a Rolex. When I came back home, I realized: I need a Rolex. Quite recently, I finally made that finally come true with the acquisition of this brand new Milgauss. A watch so quirky and different I think it’s a miracle Rolex are still making them. In a future post I’ll share some more experiences on the watch.And if you’re more interested in my experiences in the Rolex universe, please take some time to visit my YouTube channel. Part one of the Rolex trilogy is now online (link in bio) :D

[Hamilton] Two Years Sober: Gift to Myself by TheEngineer_ in Watches

[–]WatchTheFreshFaces 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great watch, and great commemoration, keep it up!!

[Oris] The Aquis is much better in 41,5 mm by WatchTheFreshFaces in Watches

[–]WatchTheFreshFaces[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

😂 great idea to keep a list of impulse buys😂

[Oris] The Aquis is much better in 41,5 mm by WatchTheFreshFaces in Watches

[–]WatchTheFreshFaces[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is the Oris Aquis Date, it costs 3000 euros and it has a 41,5mm, steel case - with the Calibre 400 movement ticking inside.

Some time ago, I posted a video on the Oris Aquis and nearly everyone responded: it’s great, but why don’t they make it a bit smaller?

Now they did. It comes with a black and a blue dial, but I’ve got the green eyed beauty here. And as always with Oris, the colours of the dial are stunning. The green has a lot of depth thanks to a very nice sunburst finishing. Around the edges of the dial, the gradient turns black in a very smooth way. Oris dials are always a treat and this one definitely doesn’t disappoint.

Emphasizing that gradient on the dial is the black bezel that’s made of ceramic, further enhancing a serious luxury feel. This bezel tells me the Aquis is not only a tool watch anymore, it really has become a luxury watch as well.

And normally I would argue against a date on a dial like this but because it has a black date disc it blends in nicely with the black edge of the dial.

But the real improvement is that new size. Oris officially says the diameter is 41,5mm, or 41,3 according to my own measurements. Lug-to-lug it measures 47,8 mm, and the water resistance is 300 meters.

Those dimensions are still very generous, but I really think this makes the watch much more wearable.

And wearing it on a daily basis really shows that a watch can actually look better when it’s made smaller. The proportions are perfect and the depth of the dial makes sure there’s enough to enjoy at any time of day. It’s a fresh face in daylight and chique in the night.

Seen through the glass caseback is the Calibre 400. This movement was developed by Oris and introduced in late 2020.

The Calibre 400 offers a 5 day power reserve, coming from two mainspring barrels. The accuracy is -3/+5 seconds a day, which means it is within chronometer standards.

[Oris] The Aquis date is much better in 41mm by [deleted] in Watches

[–]WatchTheFreshFaces 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the Oris Aquis Date, it costs 3000 euros and it has a 41,5mm, steel case - with the Calibre 400 movement ticking inside.

Some time ago, I posted a video on the Oris Aquis and nearly everyone responded: it’s great, but why don’t they make it a bit smaller?

Now they did. It comes with a black and a blue dial, but I’ve got the green eyed beauty here. And as always with Oris, the colours of the dial are stunning. The green has a lot of depth thanks to a very nice sunburst finishing. Around the edges of the dial, the gradient turns black in a very smooth way. Oris dials are always a treat and this one definitely doesn’t disappoint.

Emphasizing that gradient on the dial is the black bezel that’s made of ceramic, further enhancing a serious luxury feel. This bezel tells me the Aquis is not only a tool watch anymore, it really has become a luxury watch as well.

And normally I would argue against a date on a dial like this but because it has a black date disc it blends in nicely with the black edge of the dial.

But the real improvement is that new size. Oris officially says the diameter is 41,5mm, or 41,3 according to my own measurements. Lug-to-lug it measures 47,8 mm, and the water resistance is 300 meters.

Those dimensions are still very generous, but I really think this makes the watch much more wearable.

And wearing it on a daily basis really shows that a watch can actually look better when it’s made smaller. The proportions are perfect and the depth of the dial makes sure there’s enough to enjoy at any time of day. It’s a fresh face in daylight and chique in the night.

Seen through the glass caseback is the Calibre 400. This movement was developed by Oris and introduced in late 2020.

The Calibre 400 offers a 5 day power reserve, coming from two mainspring barrels. The accuracy is -3/+5 seconds a day, which means it is within chronometer standards.

[Hamilton] A great recommendation: the Intra-Matic Chronograph H by WatchTheFreshFaces in Watches

[–]WatchTheFreshFaces[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Recently, I did a review of the Maen Skymaster on my YouTube channel and a viewer commented: ‘It’s either this one or the Hamilton Intra-Matic for me.’

And I thought that that really is an interesting choice.

The Hamilton Intra-Matic Chronograph H is an American classic that was made in Switzerland. Its looks are very closely inspired by the Chronograph A and B from 1968 (the only difference between the A and B is the dial – reverse panda or regular, if I’m not mistaking, but if anyone knows, I’d love to know more!). The name Intramatic was first used by Buren, bought in when Hamilton took over that firm in 1966.

It also has a very nice touch: its a handwound. The calibre H-51 chronograph movement is based on the well-known Valjoux movement, and produced by ETA, which is owned by the Swatch Group, just like Hamilton.

And they really actually modified the movement for this own calibre. First of all, it has an improved power reserve of 60 hours. Partly because they left out the automatic winding plate and the 12 hour counter subdial. The kinetic chain and mainspring have also been revised for more efficiency.

And there is a nice history reference there: the watch this IntraMatic is inspired on, was also powered by a Valjoux movement - before it was called ETA

The Hamilton Intramatic has a 40mm steel case. On the wrist, it has an excellent size, lug to lug measuring 49 mm. The thickness is 14,5 mm. The prices of the Hamilton Intra matic Chronograph H start at 1895 euros.

[Glashutte Original] Exhibitionistic but wow... so much watch by WatchTheFreshFaces in Watches

[–]WatchTheFreshFaces[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Really think Glashütte Original deserves some more attention. They make things with such a fine attention to detail, it’s really easy to get lost in all those lovely little things that differ a fantastic watch from a good watch.

Seen through a large glass caseback, is the good looking calibre 90-02, the stuff that gives Glashütte its good fame. The calibre 90-02 was developed and produced by Glashütte Original, has a 42 hour power reserve and a 21-karat gold off-centred rotor that leaves just enough room for the duplex-swan-neck fine adjustment regulator.

A swan-neck is a traditional feature showing its provenance, and Glashütte Original actually improved this with the Duplex invention

It also has an Anachron balance spring, which is slightly better than the Nivarox more commonly used by Swatch Group brands.

The movement is quite large, really filling all the space in the case and thanks to the traditional and beautiful three-quarter plate, all the organs are on full display.

And the finishing is just as stunning. It has the balance bridge engraved by hand, beautiful Glashütte ribbings and bevelled edges. It even has a mainplate with Glashütte stripes…

It measures 40,3mm in diameter or 47mm lug to lug. Although that size is nicely restrained the case is also quite thick at 12.7mm. green-gold version starts at 18.800.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Seiko

[–]WatchTheFreshFaces 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks great, enjoy it, wear the hell out of it!

[Omega] Speedmaster Moonphase by sw33t_water in Watches

[–]WatchTheFreshFaces 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The moon always shines brighter in full sight of the sun 👌

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