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MarPabl
1088
Nov 17, 2020
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Great ⌚ really a bargain with nice features
These ⌚ arrived on time, and according to Drop scheduled πŸ“… at least in my case: I got them @ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡² The package came with proper protection so no issues regarding that. The ⌚ came brand πŸ†•οΈ as usual. I got 2️⃣ different ⌚ one is the chronograph with the ETA 2️⃣8️⃣9️⃣4️⃣ the other is the GMT with the ETA 2️⃣8️⃣9️⃣3️⃣ both movements are modular so you'll πŸ‘ exactly the same movement from the exhibition caseback. The specific modules are not visible because they're on πŸ” of the base movement which is the ETA 2️⃣8️⃣9️⃣2️⃣. The movement has some nice decoration and blue screws. In my experience, they're keeping great time both on wrist & winder, so I guess they used a πŸ” grade. I'll begin with the chronograph, the first I bought for πŸ’²6️⃣5️⃣0️⃣
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I like the flieger styling: it's simple, effective and perfectly readable πŸ‘πŸ» As you can πŸ‘ the lume is fine, and it's blue colored. It lasts longer on the πŸ‘πŸ» than the markings on the sphere. I πŸ—― the #️⃣ on the dial may be better without lume because it would make it easier to find the πŸ”ΊοΈ marker for πŸ•› I find the pushers a little small & they have a substantial feeling... I rather prefer a softer feeling but it's fine. While the dial doesn't have a πŸ“… indicator, the disc is clearly inside & its working. IπŸ‘‚πŸΌthe date change @ 2️⃣3️⃣:4️⃣0️⃣ and the πŸ‘‘ still has 2️⃣ positions so you can clearly adjust the πŸ“… I don't appreciate that so much but I guess that getting fully rid of the πŸ“… isn't possible for the ETA 2️⃣8️⃣9️⃣4️⃣ The other omission that I definitely miss is the chromograph hours indicator... I can only measure πŸ†™οΈ to Β½ an hour. I rarely need more than a couple of minutes, but I'm missing the chronograph hours πŸ–πŸ» anyway. So in conclusion, I like the ⌚ and it's the most readable chronograph that I own. There is a price to pay which is no πŸ“… and no chronograph hours counter, but the final result is nice indeed βœ… Now I'm moving to the GMT ⌚ that I got for πŸ’²3️⃣8️⃣0️⃣
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This ⌚ is so clearly readable with simple & big GMT markings on the internal bezel... the dial is simple matte black, no texture or elements in different levels (heights) There's a decent amount of blue lume and it performs πŸ†—οΈ, nothing to ✍🏻🏑 about. I like that the GMT πŸ–πŸ» is in red color so there's no confusion with the seconds πŸ–πŸ» which is usually an issue with these ⌚ This is a "desk" GMT type of ⌚ which means that you can adjust the GMT πŸ–πŸ» without hacking the movement, so this complication is mostly useful when you're not traveling & you need to track another time zone from your 🏑 The GMT bezel is somewhat "deep" & I initially complained about that in the discussion of this drop. But now that I have it, I can appreciate that decision because it's so easy to read the 2️⃣4️⃣ hour scale, compared with my Orient Polaris which also has that internal bezel. Anyway the truth is that the deep bezel is there because all of these ⌚ share the very same case, but it turned out good on this one. Regarding the #️⃣ I like the big size and the typography, but I miss the 6️⃣ and I would rather preferred that the πŸ“… where @ πŸ•Ÿ In conclusion I like the ⌚ & it's also the most readable GMT I currently own βœ… Now I'll cover the case & strap. This will be simple enough: all the ⌚ of this model share exactly the same case and strap. And I mean exactly the same, so you wouldn't be able to tell apart them if you're πŸ‘ from behind (exhibition case back) or from the ➑️ side. The case is multipart judging by the screws it has for the lugs, these lugs have a brushed finish while the rest is polished. I like the case and it doesn't wear as high as the 1️⃣4️⃣Ⓜ️Ⓜ️ measure might suggest. I guess they went for the maximum dimensions depending on the different movements they fit, being the widest the πŸ‘ŒπŸΌ wound and the tallest the chronograph. Anyway I know that the 2️⃣8️⃣9οΈβƒ£βŽ is a slim movement so I guess the case could be easily slimmer πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ
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The strap is soft leather & it feels good quality, but I changed it almost immediately for some ⚫&πŸ”΄ silicone straps to keep the original design. I even kept the original buckle which has a nice design. However changing the strap of these ⌚ has been the most difficult swap that I've ever done πŸ‘ŽπŸΌ The strap is secured by screws but the problem is that you must hold tight both screws or you'll just spin the whole spring bar and the screws will never loose or tighten. I finally did it but definitely I won't be changing straps often. My final thoughts are that all of these ⌚ share a strong common design (and also share several identical components), but each one has it's own personality in the dial. That's fine because the dial is the most prominent part where you'll spend the most β³πŸ‘ at. The design is simple, pragmatic and readable but not boring... it's focused to be more practical than striking and I like that. πŸ“½ review here https://youtu.be/nI3tBnmvei0
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Recommends this product? Yes
MarPabl
1088
Nov 17, 2020
MarPabl@JAone my review as promised πŸ˜…
JAone
999
Nov 17, 2020
MarPablThanks a lot. I really did like the GMT with the white dial. I will now consider it next time around. It seems to be of very high quality for the money.Regards.
MarPabl
1088
Nov 20, 2020
JAoneYeah definitely a bargain if it goes for πŸ’²3️⃣8️⃣0️⃣ I like the finishing now than my Glycine Combat Sub, so you may have a comparison with the Airman we usually πŸ‘οΈ here πŸ˜ƒ