Do we take correction from fellow enthusiasts, or are we SET in our ways?

I really enjoy your videos.  Thanks. 😀

I feel our unique hobby friends have a right to pass comment, views and most importantly their hands on impression should they have one. I believe any of the Crunchers would do nothing less than offer true honesty. All of this combined helps the asker to form his own decisions 👍

It’s the perfect GADA

And o love the OEM leather

Really enjoyed that vid, Pete. Your storytelling and aesthetics always make for a relaxed yet compelling view. I love the fact you’re getting on with the 38mm. I tried on a 41 in a dealers a few months ago and wasn’t overly fussed, but I could see myself warming to this reference. Thx again 

Awesome video!  My most recent pick up was a 41mm version and I adore it. The orange pop of color on the silver dial in particular. 
 

But I’m curious, you say you were wrong about some of the features of the 3rd generation 38mm, but given the choice which would you keep?  This one or the one you traded (2nd gen) to get this one?  

Answering the question: it is a bit of both. I like what I like, and I generally do not judge watches and their brands by the same criteria as the next man, but sometimes I miss things, have incomplete knowledge,...

To give an example where I wouldn't budge: I gave here a review of a Pagani homage of the moonwatch, resulting in a lukewarm endorsement. One watchcruncher trumpeted in the comments his other homage to the watch which allegedly had nicer hands movement and a dial closer to the Omega. The claim about the movement was questionable as both watches contain the same movement, but the dial created a mismatch with the movement. He wanted a watch that imitates the Omega, I wanted a nice looking chrono.

On the other hand, when people report their experience regarding cheap movements, or vintage watches on ebay, I take notice. I prefer not to learn all the lessons the hard way.

I also noticed that my taste in watches has shifted. Some nuances on dials and cases I used to ignore now start to matter to me. Some styles that would have left me unmoved a year ago have grown on me, e.g. I have grown to like certain vintage styles, my default GADA has moved from field to dress watch, etc.

I'm not set in my ways because I'm always willing to listen to those who agree with me.

I enjoyed watching your review of the 38mm AT, but there is something that spiked my interest when you said that it's not as stable at time keeping as your older generation AT. Can you expand a bit on this subject please?

I've always loved the AT.  I've tried the 41mm a few times and it was on my 'list', until my wife declared that such a watch just wasn't 'me'. 

However, I tried a 38mm last week and even my wife had to admit it looked stunning.  But still not 'me'...

It was very easy to bond with the 38, so Id have to say this is staying..the 41.5 was lovely, but also being black dialled, another observation I found was the smudging on the glass is more evident than a lighter coloured dial..

The 8500 has twin barrels and I noticed as it gets to the end of its power reserve, that accuracy was still excellent

Then single barrel 8800 is still excellent but as the power reserve almost diminishes, the accuracy falls away a little, nothing to be really bothered about..but just mention it 👍

You gotta convince that wife brother...

She loves my Speedy though, so I’ll take that as a win!

I often ask for opinions/experience with a watch if I see someone has a watch I'm interested in.