What are your thoughts on this racing inspired design? 🐼 🏁
Our '1960 Racing' is a celebration of generations of racing horology, and it was one of last years best models in our collection. We would love to know what you think of this design.
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I think that it's very nice. Reminds me of my Dan Henry 1962, but without the annoying as f*ck 24hr indicator and with a slightly better legibility. The hands remains a problem and maybe some more color accent along the edges or tip?
I think that it's very nice. Reminds me of my Dan Henry 1962, but without the annoying as f*ck 24hr indicator and with a slightly better legibility. The hands remains a problem and maybe some more color accent along the edges or tip?
Thanks for feedback Claude! We're glad you like it 🙂
Looks like a panda 🤷🏻♂️
Well, you're not wrong about that 🧐
Looks good but the hands tend to fade into the dial color at least in this picture
Looks good but the hands tend to fade into the dial color at least in this picture
Thanks for the feedback. It's tricky to capture the contrast of the hands and dial in a photo. In reality there's a clear difference between the off white dial and the white hands.
I agree with @Catskinner 's assessment, both the positive and the negative. I think that it is a handsome watch with a slight legibility problem at certain times due to the lack of contrast in the handset.
I think that it also shares a problem that many watches have in that there is too much text. I wouldn't mind the designer having to have his name on the case back. I also level this criticism of the beatified Gerald Genta who festooned his name in cartoonishly large letters on his later creations. You have not created what is derided as a "fashion watch" but the emphasis on an individual is similar to that sort of approach.
Thanks for the feedback. It's tricky to capture the contrast of the hands and dial in a photo. In reality there's a clear difference between the off white dial and the white hands.
Pictures are tricky...if I'm interested in a watch I always look for a video (unboxing etc) I'm always surprised at the difference with different lighting etc
You can’t go wrong with a Panda dial. Classic design and right up my alley.
Agree with @Catskinner about the hands. Not sure if it’s just the photo but they do get a little bit lost in the dial. As they pass the sub dials that obviously won’t be as much of an issue though.
I like the inclusion of the logo and the About Vintage branding as I’ve noticed not all of your models carry this. Given the choice I would pick that every time.
Great looking watch, would love to see an automatic version some day, maybe a STP like you run in the 1971. I’d be all over that!
Typical, nothing new to look at here.
Typical, nothing new to look at here.
New stuff coming soon ⏳
I agree with @Catskinner 's assessment, both the positive and the negative. I think that it is a handsome watch with a slight legibility problem at certain times due to the lack of contrast in the handset.
I think that it also shares a problem that many watches have in that there is too much text. I wouldn't mind the designer having to have his name on the case back. I also level this criticism of the beatified Gerald Genta who festooned his name in cartoonishly large letters on his later creations. You have not created what is derided as a "fashion watch" but the emphasis on an individual is similar to that sort of approach.
We think it's handsome too! Thanks for sharing your thoughts 🙌
You can’t go wrong with a Panda dial. Classic design and right up my alley.
Agree with @Catskinner about the hands. Not sure if it’s just the photo but they do get a little bit lost in the dial. As they pass the sub dials that obviously won’t be as much of an issue though.
I like the inclusion of the logo and the About Vintage branding as I’ve noticed not all of your models carry this. Given the choice I would pick that every time.
Great looking watch, would love to see an automatic version some day, maybe a STP like you run in the 1971. I’d be all over that!
Thanks for your inputs. An automatic version would be very interesting. We'll pass the idea to our design team 👍
Looks very nice. Price is sane at too. Adding the off-white with red strap to by birthday wishlist!
Looks very nice. Price is sane at too. Adding the off-white with red strap to by birthday wishlist!
That's a great idea! We hope you'll get what you wish for 🤞
Thanks for the feedback. It's tricky to capture the contrast of the hands and dial in a photo. In reality there's a clear difference between the off white dial and the white hands.
Nice looking watch but myself..I would have a hard time reading it. The hands would have to contrast more for me. but great looking watch.
I like the design, but let’s face it, there is nothing really new here. This means you’re competing with all the look-alikes as well. Is this the niche you are looking for? In my opinion it’s more of a homage than a new design.
Nice watch, it wouldn’t suit me unfortunately because of legibility, it’s no fun getting old lol
I was about to suggest the crown looked deadly but you’ve placed it on the corner of the box. Why would you do that? Now I want you to make the watch with a pointy crown guard… that would at least be something slightly left (or right) of centre.
Lovely, however I bought both try compax Baltic offerings that should arrive in April.the ads, on tv and the watches have a super cool b/w grainy visceral quality that made me pull the trigger, (not cheap) It seems every brand and their mother, is a making a tasteful such tri, ?
I think that it's very nice. Reminds me of my Dan Henry 1962, but without the annoying as f*ck 24hr indicator and with a slightly better legibility. The hands remains a problem and maybe some more color accent along the edges or tip?
This is a beautiful looking watch , (I have two vintages) however I have so many tasteful tri compax watches and just pulled the trigger for the upcoming Baltics, hope they warrant the steep price.
I don't know what to think of the watch but If you are from the brand I think it's cool to have your presence on this forum. 👍
I like it, but I don't love it. Why, because the hands blend in with the dial. One of my biggest issues with chronographs is when the hands don't stand out. Put a red second hand on it with black & white hour and minute hands. Then the love affair starts.. Just my 2 cents
The hands all disappear into the dial except the black second hand. Which in my opinion should stand out, Red, Blue, Yellow etc..
Most racing designs are cool but some tend to be more on the hybrid side with usually a dive or pilot style case instead of true racing