albionphoto wrote: ↑Thu Sep 26, 2024 9:52 pm

Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: ↑Thu Sep 26, 2024 8:25 pm

albionphoto wrote: ↑Thu Sep 26, 2024 8:10 pm I had to look up evisculating

So, I confess, did I.

I saw it on a website that generates random corporate BS, and thought it looked appropriate. I have no firm idea of the meaning (if there is one at all). However, assuming it derives from Latin in the same way as eviscerating, it could mean removing either small notes or bird-droppings.

I rather like the idea of evisculating my car after it has been parked under trees.

Here's the definition I found
"Professionally evisculate: Seamlessly incubate client-centric information without synergistic innovation. Competently administrate team building catalysts for change and next-generation outsourcing. Progressively innovate backend supply chains and customized systems. Assertively incubate open-source leadership vis-a-vis."

I just can't tell if this is real or not.

I'm copying that for my new resume.

Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: ↑Thu Sep 26, 2024 4:47 pm Ultimately, I think there will be variations on three basic reactions to this:

• Some are going to love it, and buy it.

• Some will absolutely hate it, and some of those may pillory the designers.

• Some will shrug, perhaps give a Mona Lisa half-smile or a quick roll of the eyes, and get on with life.

It’s a bit of fun (actually it’s plain daft), but it doesn’t make me sad or angry. I’m in Camp 3 and heading for the South Col.

I'm in camp 2 and need to work harder at aspiring to join camp 3. Far more pressing issues than a watch design that looks like it popped out of a Kinder Surprise.

I mean that bezel? It's as useful as a carpet fitters ladder. And what about ... (snip. Ed)

CBMVic20 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 26, 2024 10:01 pm

Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: ↑Thu Sep 26, 2024 4:47 pm Ultimately, I think there will be variations on three basic reactions to this:

• Some are going to love it, and buy it.

• Some will absolutely hate it, and some of those may pillory the designers.

• Some will shrug, perhaps give a Mona Lisa half-smile or a quick roll of the eyes, and get on with life.

It’s a bit of fun (actually it’s plain daft), but it doesn’t make me sad or angry. I’m in Camp 3 and heading for the South Col.

I'm in camp 2 and need to work harder at aspiring to join camp 3. Far more pressing issues than a watch design that looks like it popped out of a Kinder Surprise.

I mean that bezel? It's as useful as a carpet fitters ladder. And what about ... (snip. Ed)
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Tough call (and for a different topic, but I’ll carry on anyway) but worst CW was the square-Austin-Allegro-steering-wheel-alike watch

Oh my....and so it goes.

Tough crowd in here

If I were to buy one, no way I'd admit to it on here!

It's a watch, we all like watches do we not.

It’s not my cup of tea but it’s not as bad as I feared it could turn out. I do think the stationary set that comes with it is a nice feature though.

Seriously?

The C65 range has fallen so far since inception, C65 is even mentioned any more it would seem.

From this;

I have to make an admission that shows just how much I am NOT down with the kids.... I had never heard of or have any clue about second/seconde

I’m more tempted to buy one due to all the hate this watch seems to be getting

stefs wrote: ↑Fri Sep 27, 2024 9:41 am I have to make an admission that shows just how much I am NOT down with the kids.... I had never heard of or have any clue about second/seconde

CW is the latest in an ever growing list of collaborations. Can't say I've ever shown an interest in any of them.

https://seconde-seconde.com/pages/past-official-collabs

Despite the thought that the watch could be the worst CW I have ever seen I think there are some redeeming features...

- Small 's' by the applied logo is a good touch - Applied and print can combine well.
- Smaller round indices compared to the standard Aquitaine (maybe just needed to create more dial space but take them back to Blancpain size).
- Repositioned lollipop on second-hand lower down to overlap indices.
- Realisation that white lume looks better than the vintage stuff especially on black.
- Outline bezel triangle rather than solid matches the overall look of the watch.

Does anyone know if the bezel has lume? Can’t see any lume photos on the website unless I’ve missed them?

OllyW wrote: ↑Fri Sep 27, 2024 10:50 am

stefs wrote: ↑Fri Sep 27, 2024 9:41 am I have to make an admission that shows just how much I am NOT down with the kids.... I had never heard of or have any clue about second/seconde

CW is the latest in an ever growing list of collaborations. Can't say I've ever shown an interest in any of them.

https://seconde-seconde.com/pages/past-official-collabs

And if you google it, you see “I am based in Paris. I am full of myself.”

I’ll say no more.

A review from Fratello…
https://www.fratellowatches.com/introdu ... esk-diver/

I have to say this watch has brought a smile to my face. Well the watch and comments in this thread and elsewhere.

Sometimes I think folk take things too seriously. It is just a fun watch.

Yes perhaps it is having a gentle jibe at the office (with a few days of WFH) worker whose opportunity to flex their Submariner, Seamaster, BB, Trident etc to fellow workers has been diminished, as there is limited opportunity to flex the watch during endless virtual meetings on Zoom or Teams. But so what!

Neil