Should I or should I not?

"enalyze"

Got an email from Perpetual Watch that the GMT watch G-01/02 is ready and is asking if I am keen. Should I or should I not? :( :( :(

... ...The movement originated in the early 1980s as a thin hand-winding replacement for both the SM1A produced by the Shanghai Diamond watch factory and the ZSH (Chinese Standard movement) produced by the Shanghai watch factory. As it happened, the ZSH remained in parallel production. An auto-winding module was later developed. Diamond factory closed in 2000 but the SWF continues to produce the movement.



To keep the movement thin, the 2nd wheel has been offset (like it's ancestor the SM1A) in the ETA tradition. This also reduces stresses on the centre of the movement. Auto-winding is also in the ETA tradition with double-reverser wheels, however these incorporate 5 ball jewels in each reverser rather than the ETA's troublesome ratchet click, hence the high jewel count of 35. The recent versions have replaced the low-friction 'eccentric' type crown-wheel with a fixed-axis unit, and the auto module has grown wider (making regulating the movement a bit more fiddly). I like this movement for its durability, robust 'feel' (like a Russian watch), smooth winding and large balance wheel for stable timekeeping.



The GMT variant has been the popular choice for Chinese GMT watches for the last decade or so, although increasingly the Guangzhou DG28 is favoured for its lower cost and more common base movement. The Shanghai however remains the preferred choice for higher-quality watch makers like Perpetual.



One point of criticism leveled against all current Chinese GMTs is the fact that tey are set up like a 'stay at home' GMT, rather than a 'travelling' GMT i.e. primary time is the 12 hour hand and the 24 hour hand is secondary, however if the movement is installed in a case with a GMT bezel then this is less of an issue. Also the GMT setting is continuous rather than incremental, which can seem fiddly if you are more accustomed to the Rolex GMT-II system... ...

"lunarin79"

Oh, this is a handsome piece.

the white is nicer.

"enalyze"

Seems like more $$$ gonna fly. Gonna collect my Gruppo gamma vanguard preorder thia weekend... Haha

"enalyze"

Bad thing is that I am heading to Japan in Dec.... Sure faintzzz. Seriously might have to give up on the GMT.

"Cosmograph"

Personally, I have not handled a Perpetual piece and though the price is attractive, I'd still steer clear of non established brands unless you know the maker. (my personal opinion).



If you are picking up a GG dark vanguard, enjoy that first. Going to Japan will be tempting I am sure for all. :D

"enalyze"

[quote="Cosmograph"]Personally, I have not handled a Perpetual piece and though the price is attractive, I'd still steer clear of non established brands unless you know the maker. (my personal opinion).



If you are picking up a GG dark vanguard, enjoy that first. Going to Japan will be tempting I am sure for all. :D

"Ed.YEO"

I was just about to send him the enquiry on the stock availability of the ST19 Moonphase Chronos, since it was listed as available for order since Monday...

We only offer 5 x chronographs every month, it is a long wait list. The 2014 &

2015's 1st quarter is fully booked already.

We will not accept any new orders nor reservations until early 2015.

"Ed.YEO"

[quote]We only offer 5 x chronographs every month, it is a long wait list. The 2014 &

2015's 1st quarter is fully booked already.

We will not accept any new orders nor reservations until early 2015.