Post by Baco Noir on Apr 26, 2013 14:27:07 GMT -6
I've been in the mtn all day on a mine reclamation pre-bid job walk and received an e-mail that a package had arrived while I was out. 
So of course, as soon as it was over I stopped in an picked up the package...
The first thing I noticed in looking at the photos is that the chapter ring never appeared as pronounced as it actually is in person. There is a really nice drop between the inner circumference of the chapter ring and the level of the dial that really sets the dial off.
I also love the lack of lugs around the crown and the exhibition caseback. Those features set this watch off from the rest of my collection. The Hirsch carbon fiber strap is REALLY NICE too. I usually love Seiko metal bracelets, but in this case, I think the one Chip included is going to stay in the packaging for a while - the carbon is that nice!
Anyway, this is a great way to end the week and I want to say a BIG THANK YOU to Chip for giving us a great place to hang out, share our passion for watches and for being so generous with this Benefactor giveaway. It was not necessary, as we all donated to make sure he doesn't have to go out of pocket with his own money for server space, but it is a strong indicator as to his level of integrity and passion for watches that he is doing these giveaways with the extra money not needed to pay for the server space. Since he won't keep the extra money to do something nice for himself and Anna, next time we see each other, dinner and drinks are on me!
So of course, as soon as it was over I stopped in an picked up the package...
The first thing I noticed in looking at the photos is that the chapter ring never appeared as pronounced as it actually is in person. There is a really nice drop between the inner circumference of the chapter ring and the level of the dial that really sets the dial off.
I also love the lack of lugs around the crown and the exhibition caseback. Those features set this watch off from the rest of my collection. The Hirsch carbon fiber strap is REALLY NICE too. I usually love Seiko metal bracelets, but in this case, I think the one Chip included is going to stay in the packaging for a while - the carbon is that nice!
Anyway, this is a great way to end the week and I want to say a BIG THANK YOU to Chip for giving us a great place to hang out, share our passion for watches and for being so generous with this Benefactor giveaway. It was not necessary, as we all donated to make sure he doesn't have to go out of pocket with his own money for server space, but it is a strong indicator as to his level of integrity and passion for watches that he is doing these giveaways with the extra money not needed to pay for the server space. Since he won't keep the extra money to do something nice for himself and Anna, next time we see each other, dinner and drinks are on me!
