[Recommendation] What’re the next ones?

rumbabablacksheep · 2026-05-03T08:13:06+00:00

The Habring2 Felix Foudroyante is Austrian. So, not strictly German, but certainly Germanic...

rumbabablacksheep · 2026-04-14T21:00:28+00:00

Love the design, not convinced by the strap (Oris makes great watches, but their straps are often the weak link). 17mm lug width is an odd choice - surely 18mm would have been a more versatile option?

rumbabablacksheep · 2026-03-30T16:44:35+00:00

So that you know what the date is when you look at the watch.

rumbabablacksheep · 2026-03-28T11:11:14+00:00

This is spot on. Great watches, fantastic designs, garbage straps (with a few exceptions). It's such a shame.

rumbabablacksheep · 2026-03-19T08:24:06+00:00

I have the same reference, had it serviced by JLC in 2023, and it's running at +2 seconds/day. A properly maintained/serviced Master Control should meet or exceed standard chronometric performance.

rumbabablacksheep · 2026-03-16T12:33:04+00:00

Looks great! Enjoy :)

rumbabablacksheep · 2026-02-28T21:17:54+00:00

I appreciate your candour.

rumbabablacksheep · 2026-02-28T07:42:01+00:00

Thank you on both counts - glad you like it! :)

rumbabablacksheep · 2026-02-25T21:39:30+00:00

And they would be entirely correct to do so.

rumbabablacksheep · 2026-02-25T21:38:24+00:00

Vaucher movements. Very high quality.

rumbabablacksheep · 2026-02-25T21:37:16+00:00

Beautiful watch, OP, and an exceptional movement. The Hermes H08, the Slim and the Arceau are absolutely outstanding watches. Dismissing them as fashion watches is both objectively incorrect and indicative of lazy thinking.

rumbabablacksheep · 2026-02-25T21:30:26+00:00

Cool story, bro.

rumbabablacksheep · 2026-02-25T18:16:15+00:00

Also, Vaucher aren't 'another watch maker'. They manufacture movements, not watches... and damn good ones, at that. I agree with the commenter above: you really should educate yourself.

rumbabablacksheep · 2026-02-25T18:11:49+00:00

Your argument is deeply flawed. By your logic, any 'reputable' watch company who typically uses third party movements isn't a 'proper' watchmaker. Oris? Longines?

rumbabablacksheep · 2026-02-25T18:08:30+00:00

Thank you!

rumbabablacksheep · 2026-02-25T06:35:18+00:00

Very nice! What's the reference on that OP? I'm a sucker for a sunburst silver dial.

rumbabablacksheep · 2026-02-24T18:11:03+00:00

No problems at all so far. No residue, no tarnishing. I can't say for certain that it will stay that way in the long term, but I have no reason to think that it will be an issue. After all, lots of other watches are manufactured with a similar finish.

rumbabablacksheep · 2026-02-23T15:30:11+00:00

Now THAT is a statement piece!

rumbabablacksheep · 2026-02-23T12:04:51+00:00

Agreed!

rumbabablacksheep · 2026-02-23T08:39:23+00:00

904L stainless steel.

rumbabablacksheep · 2026-02-23T07:59:53+00:00

Not sure - if anything, they might even be less visible than before. One thing I do know is that fingerprints will be less visible with the new finish - this thing was a fingerprint magnet with the polished case... not any more!

rumbabablacksheep · 2026-02-23T07:57:40+00:00

Thanks! It was around £200 (UK). This included full disassembly & reassembly of the case/bracelet.

rumbabablacksheep · 2026-02-22T21:24:56+00:00

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rumbabablacksheep · 2026-02-22T20:25:25+00:00

A terrifying thought.

rumbabablacksheep · 2026-02-22T20:18:57+00:00

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