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Completely agree. Horological laziness?Especially since the date mechanism on the 8500 kind of sucks (don't flame me, I bought the watch). Takes like an hour and a half to change over...just silly when you can get a $500 ETA based watch that has this all figured out.
It's definitely one of the 8500's downfalls. It's a great movement and all, but it still could be better.Especially since the date mechanism on the 8500 kind of sucks (don't flame me, I bought the watch). Takes like an hour and a half to change over...just silly when you can get a $500 ETA based watch that has this all figured out.
Exactly the same opinion, here!Don't have the answer but totally agree that it would look better w/o the date function. I'm very biased, though, preferring no dates on any pieces if given a choice. Very subjective, as I know some will not purchase without a date function . . .
The blue POs have black date wheels.I think they do OK with the Date. And I like that they pay attention to the material/colour of the date wheel and the indices. It's the little things that matter.
I personally love the independent hour hand on the new PO. The watch can easily be used in different time zones without messing with the minutes hand. I love it. I agree its a pain to change the date but I unless there is a way to get both, I like it this way. It reminds me of my old 50th GMT and the Rx GMTII.It's definitely one of the 8500's downfalls. It's a great movement and all, but it still could be better.
I keep looking at the photo of my watch. Man, that date cutout looks like a gaping hole in the dial. Must be the angle.
Another example of inhouse hocus pocus. Terrific watch but the 2500 was just as good if not better then the 8500 practically speaking.Completely agree. Horological laziness?
Fail.The blue POs have black date wheels.
My comment (about the slow date change) was in response to CitizenM. Not sure what you read into that, but I made no comparison between the 2500/8500 whatsoever.Another example of inhouse hocus pocus. Terrific watch but the 2500 was just as good if not better then the 8500 practically speaking.
Yes the date change. I added the rest but thanks for clarifying your position.My comment (about the slow date change) was in response to CitizenM. Not sure what you read into that, but I made no comparison between the 2500/8500 whatsoever.
Carry on![]()
I'd like 2 cheesburgers, without the cheese...I'd like to see a Speedmaster without a chronograph complication. And with an added date-wheel.
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Portauto