... posts that you were eagerly waiting its arrival. I´m happy for you that you have already got it, and I´m sure it will help to better support these days of recovery from your recent surgery.
The watch looks magnificent, and I agree with you that these new models based on previous classics, like the Tudor BB and Ranger reviewed recently, should be evaluated as new timepieces, with modern technologies, and following the present trend towards bigger watch cases (this one I surely regret!), with glimpses or cosmetic touches taken from the classic they render homage.
I love the vintage these new watches come from, but I feel vintage play in a completely different league, with a personal charm, strong character and the signs of the 40, 50 or more years they have.
It is unfair to compare new with vintage, specially among vintage collectors, because in this case, the new watches will surely loose.
I have this clear in my mind, and this allows me to enjoy both worlds: new and vintage, and give to each its own. As a matter of fact it never occurs to me to take any of my vintage Subs to an scuba dive or even to the pool, but I have some new descendants to fulfill this task.
I wish you´ll enjoy so much your new SM, in good health, and I tell you that your fantastic pictures and your enthusiasm has fired my intention to visit our local AD to view it in the flesh!
Best cordial regards, Abel.