So which is the best 18?
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So which is the best 18?
I prefer the JJ...
The barely 18?
The looks under 18 but isn't!
‘Best’ needs criteria.
R
I went for the A because it has a better bezel action, larger digits and a second hand that can't miss the markers.
There's a couple of 18's on eBay at the moment.
The Q for me. I currently own the COSC and while it's a great watch, the lume is a massive let down. There is none :dontknow:
Hi,
I've only had the 18Q but from the many images in the new owner's thread, I prefer the colour and shape of the original to the newer COSC model. Please have a look here and here and here for some comparison shots. There's not a huge amount of difference but there are some, just as there were when Eddie moved production from his original 18s from Fricker to Kemmner.
Cheers
David
I don’t believe they are as they now have Swiss Made on the dial, so I don’t think the cases are German. I’ve never had the original but the movement in the COSC is a big plus for me. Pretty much the same movement as the Certina Precidrive and the one used in Tissot Cosc’s.
Can’t think of a cheaper HAQ with a thermo-compensated movement.
I am going to say the early 18a with ETA movement and England on the dial.
Only because I have one and it's the only one I have held.
I have to agree with David on this in my opinion... I have the original Q like you too. Was interested in the new version, but I think there are to many design changes that take it away from the original design. I prefer the silver numbers on the bezel on the original particularly over the new design.