What kind of movement finishing do you prefer?
Hey folks! What are your thoughts on perlage decoration and blued screws on open case back movements? Bear in mind that the MSRP difference is about 150$ between the two options. In the pictures is our Essence 39mm case back with perlage decoration, blued screws, and our in-house rotor vs the Kickstarter version of the standard movement Essence.
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If the movement is going to be seen, the decoration is worth it. Otherwise, the undecprated one could do with a solid case back. My two cents.
Raphael, hope all is well. For me, where I have the opportunity to buy an upgraded movement, I will do so every time. Much of the community may not care about the differences in grades, but for those who do, we really appreciate it. There will of course be naysayers if it comes with a price hike.
To me, your watches already represent excellent value, even with $150+ added, they are still better than watches costing significantly more.
Ultimately, what I am reading from this is I will be getting another Essence 39? :-)
I’d prefer a solid caseback 99% of the time but it was a very nicely decorated movement I’d be fine with exhibition caseback.
One that works well!
See through case-back? blued. More important is quality of movement, regulation and accuracy. Just my opinion.
Assuming all other factors are the same:
Personally the overly high finishing, blue screws and rotor isn't for me aesthetically. I prefer the rugged look of kickstarter version in terms of looks.
Plus if I'm paying more just for decoration I'd prefer something simpler personally
(To elaborate i like decorated movements and rotors, just not overly so. I much prefer GS's approach to movement decoration, high quality but simple and refined)
If I can see it I want it decorated, otherwise a nice closed back is better IMO
I defently prefer the decerated movement it looks great, not sure why those screws are on the rotor but it looks good. Hope to see your watches in the boutique Teddy opened this year.
To help, blue screws, or heat treated screws (if real) are not simply an aesthetic choice, they do offer improved functionality. They are also good sign that other aspect of the movement has higher end materials or parts, again, there are various grades of each movement, say an ETA 2824 or SW-200. Not all are equal. Here is an excellent article about heat treated screws.
https://www.fratellowatches.com/what-are-blued-screws/#gref
One can really nerd out about every little movement part if they really want to.
Thank you all for your insights!
Thank you all for your feedback!