Mouth-watering trip to my AD this morning!!!

[JJ Irani]

Hi guys,

My AD invited me over to check out al the new "DUMMY" models - that's right, all dummies with no movement inside them.

Here's a report...with some nice pics!!

1. WG Blue Sub: Disappointing - they just haven't managed to get the BLUE colour right!!





2. DSSD - massive in height (17 mm), but should be okay on most 7½" wrists as far as width is concerned. Nothing to shout about. The finish is superb and even the all over inscriptions are not bothersome. The thickness put me off!!



3. Day-Date II 41 mm: Now here's a watch to die for!! Absolutely amazing. The Rose Gold was NZ$3K costlier over the YG model. I specially liked the dial with the wave design and the Arabics. I thought the YG model was excellent value for money, but @ NZ$41K, still only a distant dream.





4. Platinum DD-II: While it does look very nice, I would still give it a miss as compared with the gorgeous YG and RG models. The Pt models have a smooth, polished bezel and priced at a ridiculous NZ$71K - man, that's like NZ$30K over the YG model.

5. Rose Gold Daytona: Very impressive, especially the one with the MOP dial.

These have been some hurried pics. After the display is over, these models will be sent back to Geneva to fit in their movements. Everything about these models is authentic, except that they are without any movements inside.

JJ