Power Reserve Complication? Yay or nay? Love it? Hate it?

I don't like the power reserve because it usually looks like an afterthought & not part of the design.

I like the power reserve for its purpose so I don’t overwind my watch but placement sometimes makes the dial a bit clustered and uneven… this spb267 i love it because of the pale blue porcelain dial but the power reserve and the date dial kinda made it cluttered and can’t see the Roman numerals ( I bought the damn thing anyways 😉) 

But this one which is on my next gotta have list the spb293 is just crisp and nicely proportioned and symmetrical in my eyes..

I don't mind it. Actually I lean towards some asymmetry. It keeps the dial from being rather boring IMHO. But as the saying goes, beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder.

I have only 1 watch with this complication. Kind of neutral about it. This watch runs on the Epson YN84... power reserve and 24 hour indicator. 

I think I this case ☝️ it looks good though 

I think it needs to be thoughtfully designed and it’s placement carefully considered. It’s a useful complication, but to some people, it’s probably unnecessary; particularly if it’s worn and wound frequently. 
 

That said, I love it on the Orient Star, but that’s also a watch I want for myself so there could be bias on my part. 

I think it looks excellent 

I can understand that and feel that way about many of them myself. I used to have a Seiko Presage SSA343J and it never clicked with me. I felt that the power reserve on that one really was a design afterthought.

I passed that one on to one of my younger brothers who appreciates it more than me. The power reserve on this one is not as bad as the power reserve in the lower right corner. I also had a Citizen with this style of power reserve I gave to a cousin.

However, the power reserve on Orient Star watches does not feel like an afterthought, at least to me. I really like the 12:00 placement of the power reserve opposite the logo and how it is the only complication other than a date window on many of their models. That placement makes it feel like it is really a part of the dial design.

It looks good on the back of the watch like in some newer Grand Seiko models. Otherwise it just clutters the dial. 

I tend to dislike them because I like simple dials. I have a seen a couple of them that looked good, but most are an eyesore in my opinion. 

Well, I may be biased myself, but I think Orient Star is one of the brands that does consider placement of the power reserve in dial design, and I like how it is the main complication on many of their models.

I like the idea but the execution is often lacking. The OP's is symmetrical and inobtrusive. I understand that placement is dependent on the guts of the movement, but if it ends up looking awful just put it on the back. It's not exactly a function that is going to be checked all that often.

The Germans do a great job on the front, the Swiss are better on the back, and the Japanese should only have it on the Spring Drive! IMHO.

I love Power Reserve Complication

Never had a watch with that complication.  But I think it seems useful, as long as it's incorporated well

Well, it's obvious that Orient specifically designed a movement with the power reserve placement at 12:00, given how many of their models have it. 🤣 One of the benefits of in house movements.

Oooh, baby, get that power reserve up! 😂

yay on the case back, nay on the dial

My first luxury purchase was the SBGA407 and I still love it. I actually like the way GS does theirs. To me it’s an extra feature and it’s useful as well. 

I like a power reserve meter but it should be on the back of the watch.

I love the pwr reserve indicator.  A very useful feature.  

My Tudor North Flag has a few yellow details that include an excellent power reserve indictor. It is one of the reasons I bought it.

I usually don't like a power reserve on the dial, but there are exceptions when it's done in a way that is tasteful and discreet. That being said, it rarely is tasteful and discreet.

Why not just put it on the caseback so it retains its utility, but we don't have to see it interfering with the dial.

I think it depends on the type of watch, two examples of mine, one on a divers and one on a dress watch…… both Orient 

I’m not sure it is required on either if I’m honest. 

3 years ago I was sure I would get one with a power reserve indicator. Turns out that since I don't wear any watch for more than days days straight and I have a dozen in my collection, I've never needed the functionality. Plus I have a watch winder for my weekend timepiece.  But I like the look and can see the benefits

Good on some dials. 

My main complaint with power reserve complications is that they sometimes hurt an otherwise amazing dial (Grand Seiko, I'm looking at you).

I like the indicator... but not an automatic movements. It has its place on handwound movements. And for that matter, move it to be backside of the movement wouldn't hurt... something seen by more brands, recently.

I think it makes the watch more appealing and interesting if it's done properly. 

I think Grande Seikos implementation of the power reserve is the best ive seen and adds to the aesthetics of their dials. 

I think it’s more useful than moonphase complication 🤷‍♂️

On the whole I dislike it, and would usually prefer to be able to remove it from the watches that have it. I don't find it useful, and my tastes generally lean towards "as simple as possible".

However, I purchased an SBGA413 last year on a total whim. The thing just spoke to me, what can I say?! I've come to really appreciate the power reserve on that dial, and wouldn't change a thing.

In my defence, I never claimed to be rational or consistent.