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So I've now spent copious time evaluating all different watches.
I've had one interesting thing pop up. I really enjoy the SMOOTH movement of a mechanical watch. Ironically, I find many of the higher end watches to have an un-attractive movement to observe. Omega's new co-axial, for example, is too stuttering for me. They lowered the beats per hour speed and increased the watch size which, in combination, results in a second hand whose movement is less aesthetically appealing to me.
Ironically, I'm finding some "lower end" watches employing an ETA Valjoux movement at 28,800 beats per hour (bph), such as a Bell & Ross BR 02, to be more enjoyable to view.
I really, really enjoy the history of the Omega Speedmaster in terms of the toughness of it's original movement, the original use in space, etc....and I find it be a very attractive watch with several different bands too - so it's still in the running.
That's where I'm at today....been an interesting journey.
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