Am I the only one?

[kubelwagen]

Kubelwagen, I'm glad to see I'm not the only one. The count seems to be getting higher. Hope you'll post pics also. I'm still waiting like a kid for Christmas.

Will surely post pics. Got notified that it was shipped today, ETA in a couple of days time. Like you the anticipation is building...at the same time busy polishing my spiel to the wife when the FEDEX man comes a-knockin

[Uwe W.]

...at the same time busy polishing my spiel to the wife when the FEDEX man comes a-knockin

That's easy.

"How weird is that honey? FedEx just returned the watch that I recently sold; I guess I had put the wrong address on the box."

[LH2]

I like this one as well. But, like Myron, find the mineral crystal to be a turn off.

[Lenny0264]

I don't let the fact that it's a mineral crystal bother me. I have a Timex Weekender that I wear at work, it has a mineral crystal. I work in a pretty harsh environment around sharp metal and large machinery(i.e. 4800 ton stamping press). I also have to wear protective gear working around metal, kevlar sleeves and gloves. Kevlar isn't exactly soft and it is always covering my watch. No scratches or swirls on the crystal at all. Me personally, I think mineral crystals hold up quite well. Of course this Laco will never see my work environment nor will any of my other watches.
Not saying this to disrespect anyone's personal preference or start a crystal preference war, just my $.02 .

[Uwe W.]

I think mineral crystals hold up quite well. Of course this Laco will never see my work environment nor will any of my other watches.
Not saying this to disrespect anyone's personal preference or start a crystal preference war, just my $.02 .

I fully agree with you. But of course this is coming from a person who would like to see plexi/acrylic crystals used more often.

[Renisin]

Uwe,

What is it you like about plexi/acrylic crystals? I don't understand,sapphire is almost impossible to scratch,so why would I want anything else? I do know that if there is a scratch, with plexi I can easily polish it out,but I have had watches for nearly ever and have never had an issue with sapphire crystals.

Not looking to argue just want to see another perspective.

Thanks,

Ren

[Myron]

Uwe,

What is it you like about plexi/acrylic crystals? I don't understand,sapphire is almost impossible to scratch,so why would I want anything else? I do know that if there is a scratch, with plexi I can easily polish it out,but I have had watches for nearly ever and have never had an issue with sapphire crystals.

Not looking to argue just want to see another perspective.

Thanks,

Ren

Exactly how I feel. I've had 2 or 3 mineral crystaled watches and they have all ended up scratched to heck. Sapphires? Not one ruined crystal. I'd sooner have a plexi than a mineral glass in any watch I own.

[Uwe W.]

What is it you like about plexi/acrylic crystals?

Simply put, it's the feel of them. Plexi is a warm and soft material that makes any watch playing the historic card really pop. If you want an authentic look you go with an authentic material. Conversely, sapphire crystals are cold and hard. For me it's the difference between trimming a vintage item in a well patinaed bronze or a shiny new stainless steel.

The classic reference for this would be a modern Speedmaster with a Hesalite crystal. One look at it at you can imagine it strapped to the arm of an astronaut. Throw a sapphire crystal on it and that effect is completely gone.

Most watch guys are into trick, cool, modern, high-tech, exotic and otherwise best of the best materials. So time and again sapphire crystals get requested. I'll leave them to that. My own concern is what type of mood a watch creates and I'm not one to worry about scratches or marks on a watch; in my mind they're not defects, they're added character. Other than that, some guys claim plexi is more shock resistant than sapphire or mineral crystals.

[forestone]

Simply put, it's the feel of them. Plexi is a warm and soft material that makes any watch playing the historic card to really pop. If you want an authentic look you go with an authentic material. Conversely, sapphire crystals are cold and hard. For me it's the difference between trimming a vintage item in well patinaed bronze or stainless steel.

The classic reference for this would be a modern Speedmaster with a Hesalite crystal. One look at it at you can imagine it strapped to the arm of an astronaut. Throw a sapphire crystal on it and that effect is completely gone.

Most watch guys are into trick, cool, modern, high-tech, exotic and otherwise best of the best materials. So time and again sapphire crystals get requested. I'll leave them to that. My own concern is what type of mood a watch creates and I'm not one to worry about scratches or marks on a watch; in my mind they're not defects, they're added character. Other than that, some guys claim plexi is more shock resistant than sapphire or mineral crystals.

I agree on everything said.

[LH2]

Looking forward to some photos from real-life owners of this watch, especially the 36mm ETA model.

Would also like to know the lug tip to lug tip measurement on this one. I'm guessing around 45mm?