E.C. Andersson Calypso Arctic Sport

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E.C. Andersson Calypso Arctic Sport

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It isn’t the first time we talk about E.C. Andersson on MONOCHROME, the Swedish microbrand competing in the value proposition category. Good design, great quality/price ratio, attention to details… This was true with the North Sea II, later followed by the brand’s vision of a sports watch, the Calypso. In order to be even more competitive, E.C. Andersson recently introduced the Calypso Sport (with a Miyota movement in lieu of the ETA calibre). Completing the collection, this watch is now offered with a new dial and an appropriate Arctic look.

https://monochrome-watches.com/value-pr ... ort-price/

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I like it, particularly the dial and hands on this white version (a bit Milgauss inspired perhaps), but the integrated bracelet is a drawback though.
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I think it looks great and as Gary mentioned the integrated bracelet could be a sticking point if you want to change out the bracelet. The seconds hand adds a nice splash of colour and the black outlined hands and indices give it good contrast.
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Ok...ok..am I the only one who thinks that it is a bit overpriced? Or am I missing something?

700 Euros for Miyota and 1k for "bricks and mortar" ETA?

Or am I cheap peasant?
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It is more than I would pay at retail. Still an interesting look to it.......
Gently used these would fetch 1/2 the new price, I would bet.
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Oh you sneaky ....
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