Quick question what’s the lug width on this, looking to order a strap today and not back in the house to measure mine, drawing shows 22 but spec says 20
I have a 7750 and it is barely noticeable noise wise but you do feel the weight sometimes as the rotor shifts, I like it, some don't. As James says it is all about personal preference. Personally I like the idea of an automatic I can hear as it just does its thing. Not experienced this movement before so I look forward to getting one.
Quick question what’s the lug width on this, looking to order a strap today and not back in the house to measure mine, drawing shows 22 but spec says 20
Thank’s, that clears thing up, no change in size then.
I could see something wasn’t quit right, case width or lug width had to be wrong. I wasn’t sure about the lug length as they looked proportionately longer than the old watch. I can now see this is because the lug ends are straight on the new renderings but curved/slanted on the old watch. Interestingly the original drawings also show straight lug ends.
Having just bought a Seafire, which is an excellent watch and caught the "Eddie" bug, I am quite certain I might get one of these. However, I too would have preferred a smaller watch, about 38mm.
I'd disagree.
It probably varies from watch to watch, but neither of the 7750 watches I own at the moment make any noticeable sound from the movement.
The Everest was by far the noisiest rotor I've had, although I found it part of the watch's character, rather than particularly annoying.
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Sorry if I've missed it somewhere.
Anybody know a proposed release date for this?
The urge to buy one of Eddie's creations is becoming irresistible. I'm currently torn between three very different models - the soon to be released PRS-18Q, the PRS-29B and the latest Everest. The only thing they have in coming is no date window !
Don't get a PRS29b....i did and now i want the Everest!
Could someone explain this whole Time Factors thing - would love to get a Smiths Everest but can't see them for sale anywhere on the net, and not on the Time Factors page on here? Is TF somehow linked to TZ? Thanks in advance.
I wonder if the use of Sapphire will reduce the rotor noise from the 9015 or make little difference?
I found mine quite noisy, not that it was a real problem mind.
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Want one!!!
This thread is pure evil. I had a Smiths Everest and couldn't get on with the bracelet and the central links just made the watch case feel too long for my liking, so it went.
Then reading this thread made me want another of the old ones with acrylic crystal before they all disappear and the new sapphire crystal model comes out.
Anyway, managed to snag one and put it straight on a Brady Sailcloth Strap and the result is superb, looks and feels a completely different watch. The bracelet can just stay in the wardrobe.
Last edited by Wallasey Runner; 20th March 2018 at 21:27.
The bracelet was the reason I sold mine about 4 years ago.
Reading through this has made me want to try again on a Hirsch!
I had a TSS Titan brown leather waiting for mine when it arrived in December 2011, the bracelet came straight off and has been in the case with stickers on ever since.
F.T.F.A.
At the time I tired mine on a Darleena I think. It was quite thick and bulky, well for my taste anyway. I think a thinner strap such as my now favourite, Hirsch Duke might work well.
The bracelet is indeed well made, with the lugs being 22mm though it was just too heavy for the watches style for me.
I see a lot of Everests on straps that are too thick/heavy for the size of the watch head (this happens with many watches). The archetypal error (to me) is to stick a Toshi on a watch. This is where the Titan works for me, just the right dimensions for this watch.
F.T.F.A.
Mines back on the bracelet, having worn it for 6 years I've tried it on most. Looks great on Zulus, not bad on leather, pretty damn good on sail cloth/fibre. IMG_0929.JPG
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Waited nearly a year to get mine and the bracelet has never been worn, only have it on a simple black leather, but might change to that tss Titan that’s was posted up earlier
I was in the "bracelet is too bulky" camp for a long time and wore my Everest on leather. Then I wanted the strap for something else and somehow the bracelet seems perfect.
Very excited about this, whenever it makes an appearance. The original 25 is one of the very few watches I regret flipping over the years. Put me down for one !
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
^^^ Now they are always some lovely curves!
Great looking tease Eddie.
Got a new watch, divers watch it is, had to drown the bastard to get it!
Wish the size could drop to 39mm.
Keep waiting for the email notice that these are available. Looks great.
Prototype unpacked 5 minutes ago. A couple of quick & dirty.
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
Hmm not bad at all.
n2
"Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it's enemy action."
'Populism, the last refuge of a Tory scoundrel'.
Great news and preliminary pictures. Can't wait to see more and details of when these are going to be available.
Looking good from what I can see.
Got a new watch, divers watch it is, had to drown the bastard to get it!
I'm really looking forward to this watch but why do the minute markers have to be so LOOOOOONG? Wasn't that one of the major criticisms of the first version?
Version A looks great;with a hand set that actually touches the the minute track(minutes and seconds)it would be perfection.
Lets hope nothing changes, or it will be a different watch.
F.T.F.A.
I've always liked the Everest but agree that the second markers are a bit on the long side. I also prefer the GB text below the second markers.
I also like the 3/6/9 text in Explorer 1016 dial. This has a slightly lower Smith logo and smaller Everest text.
Apologies if this muddies the water.