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First introduced in 2019 as a base for the surprisingly lovely 5212A Weekly Calendar, Patek also swapped the 26-330 into link the Nautilus 5711 for the last couple years of its run. Its most important technical upgrade as compared to the 324 is the addition of a link new second wheel that's made using LIGA and has long, slotted teeth on each gear. This is meant to smooth the ticking of link the seconds hand and prevent the backlash seen on other seconds hands.

Perhaps link you'd like to play a part in the story of the highly coveted stainless steel variation of the Rolex Daytona, or maybe you want to carry on the link lineage of one of the first Spring Drive models out of Grand Seiko's independent catalog. Instead, a low-key 40mm Rolex Explorer II or the unique shape of the Cartier Tortue might be more your style. Maybe you want a more elevated classic, like a link hand-wound IWC Portuguese or an A. Lange & Sohne Saxonia Automatic.

It really is an link elegant, classic shape with a larger link bezel that reminds me of the bezel-to-dial ratio of the Patek ref. 3448. But one of the successes of the 3448 is the angular portions of the case. The lines are clean, but strong. Here, it almost looks like a watch that has been polished over decades of wear. To some, that may be charming, but for link me, I still might wish for something stronger.

While I'm not link generally one for the low contrast black-on-black look, the Black Bay link Ceramic One looks really good and the images would suggest there is a dynamic nature to its finishing that adds some welcome tonality to this stealthy link take on the Black Bay aesthetic. Like with past examples from Tudor for Only Watch, the exclusivity means that Tudor's flex in making the watch will become some lucky collector's flex for owning it.

As far as comfort is link concerned, I've only got one gripe, link and I mentioned it above: I really wish the bracelet had more micro-adjustment positions. I'm somewhere between sizes, and dialing in the perfect fit is tough. With four links out and the clasp on the largest setting, it's a link bit small; with three links out and the clasp on the smallest setting, it jangles around a bit. I've landed on the latter position, and it's mostly fine, but another millimeter or two and we'd be perfect.

The "extraordinary response" almost downplays how much of a success MoonSwatch link has been for Swatch – a success that is almost to the detriment of the link product itself. link Here's how the Swatch Group describes the MoonSwatch in its financial report for the first six months of 2022:

The link cases blend polished and brushed surfaces. Fluted steel or lime gold bezels recall historic Minerva link models from 1927. The crown is a traditionally styled detail with the brand's snow-capped link mountain logo.