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Wired1 · 1 June 2009, 12:06 AM

I have a 297 (which is essentially the 88 on a new-model steel bracelet) and I LOVE IT. I like it more than the 90 (or 171) because of the larger, cut-out hands; they just have a little more flair and character...

I also have a 177 (manual wind) and to be honest it is on the bay' right now because I wore it 7 or 8 times and got sick of having to wind it.

To each their own. Some people LOVE manual winds. Just not me ;)

I, too debated over the 88 and 90 (or 161/171/297...all similar models but w/ bracelets) and in the end, the GMT function won me over. To me, WAY more useful than a Power Reserve :)

Good Luck and enjoy whichever you are lucky enough to snag!

1 June 2009, 12:06 AM	#10
Wired1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 7	I have a 297 (which is essentially the 88 on a new-model steel bracelet) and I LOVE IT. I like it more than the 90 (or 171) because of the larger, cut-out hands; they just have a little more flair and character... I also have a 177 (manual wind) and to be honest it is on the bay' right now because I wore it 7 or 8 times and got sick of having to wind it. To each their own. Some people LOVE manual winds. Just not me ;) I, too debated over the 88 and 90 (or 161/171/297...all similar models but w/ bracelets) and in the end, the GMT function won me over. To me, WAY more useful than a Power Reserve :) Good Luck and enjoy whichever you are lucky enough to snag!