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New 2014 Oyster Perpetual

 
 By: JatG : October 1st, 2014-14:47
Hello all, Long-time lurker here, and sometime poster on JLC forum. There's something I have to run past you. I've always rather liked the Milgauss but I can't run to a vintage one, and the modern one wears too big for me. When I saw the brand new 36mm Oy... 

You mean this one?

 
 By: amanico : October 1st, 2014-20:08
Well, compared to the 1019: You could think so, but don't you tink the 1019 is very close to a vintage Oyster Perpetual? Best, JatG. Nicolas ...  

Yes indeed

 
 By: JatG : October 1st, 2014-23:16
Hello Nicolas, nice to speak again! Yes, these are the two I'm talking about and I see subtle inspiration for the top one from both the vintage below and the modern Milgauss. But yes, I also agree with your point that the 1019 is itself very similar to a ... 

Similarities are definitely there....

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : October 2nd, 2014-01:02
......but its not a pseudo-tribute! But i do see the comparison you are making for sure.

Thanks for your response Baron

 
 By: JatG : October 2nd, 2014-12:51
Yes, it's maybe an intelligent expression of company "DNA" - nice to see it being employed like this. As the expression goes, "Plus ca change..." Best J.