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Don’t judge a book by its cover, never judge a watch by its render. There is a reason we all use the phrase ‘in the metal’ within the watch community. As great as a photo, video, reel, or review of a watch is put together, nothing beats getting to hold it in hand yourself. Too often, we are forced to judge a watch from afar, and as a result, our first impressions can be radically different from our in-hand final verdicts. In the latest Time+Tribe video below, Andrew, Marcus, and Zach each share a watch they got totally wrong. A watch they were at first not particularly fond of, only to later fall in lust once they held it ‘in the metal’.
What watches would you put your hands up and cop to getting completely wrong at first? Let us know in the comments.
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Andrew’s pick – Panerai Submersible QuarantaQuattro Bianco PAM01226
| Brand | Panerai |
| Model | QuarantaQuattro PAM01226 (Bianco) |
| Case Dimensions | 44mm (D) x 13.3mm (T) |
| Case Material | 316L stainless steel |
| Water Resistance | 300 metres |
| Crystal(s) | Sapphire |
| Dial | Matte white |
| Lug Width | 24mm |
| Strap | Caoutchouc rubber, partially recycled stitched fabric |
| Movement | P.900 automatic, hours, minutes, sub-seconds, date |
| Power Reserve | 72 hours |
| Availability | Now |
| Price | US$9,400 |
Marcus’ pick – Piaget Polo 79
| Brand | Piaget |
| Model | Polo 79 |
| Case Dimensions | 38mm (D) x 7.45mm (T) |
| Case Material | 18k yellow gold |
| Water Resistance | 50 metres |
| Crystal(s) | Sapphire |
| Dial | Ridged gold |
| Bracelet | Integrated solid 18k yellow gold |
| Movement | 1200P1, in-house, automatic, micro-rotor |
| Power Reserve | 44 hours |
| Functions | Hours and minutes |
| Availability | Available now |
| Price | A$120,000 |
Zach’s pick – Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton ‘Night Surfer’ Time+Tide Edition
| Brand | Zenith |
| Model | Defy Classic Skeleton Night Surfer Time+Tide Edition |
| Case Dimensions | 41mm (D) x 10.75mm (T) x 45mm (LTL) |
| Case Material | Microblasted titanium |
| Water Resistance | 100 metres |
| Crystal(s) | Sapphire crystal front and back |
| Dial | Openworked, blue |
| Strap | Microblasted titanium bracelet, butterfly clasp |
| Movement | Elite 670SK, in-house, automatic |
| Power Reserve | 50 hours |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, seconds, date |
| Availability | Sold out |
| Price | US$9,000 |