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Swiss Mad! · 16 January 2018, 03:28 PM

New release for 2018
L' Astronomo Luminor 1950 Tourbillons Moon Phases Equation of Time GMT - 50mm to give it it's official title!
Man, I think this is going to divide opinions.
The watch itself looks amazing on the website, the detail in that skeleton movement....Wow!
However, there is one element that may or may not be a little contravercial - the LCD date!
Personally I'm really on the fence - I can't decide whether I like it or not tbh
What do you guys think..?

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JM0127 · 16 January 2018, 03:36 PM

50mm? That's crazy. Not a fan of the digital date. Not sure how they thought that was neat or aesthetically pleasing.

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Helmi · 16 January 2018, 04:13 PM

Lcd date is a no-go for me. Next!

Ruud Van Driver · 16 January 2018, 04:35 PM

Love it! Absolutely love it. As I said in the other thread, if the price is right I'll be all over it like a shitty blanket.

I suspect it'll be very expensive though.

Henry F. · 16 January 2018, 05:02 PM

Is the moon phase complication only visible on the backside of the case ?

Swiss Mad! · 16 January 2018, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Henry F.

Is the moon phase complication only visible on the backside of the case ?

Good point! Looks like it.

a bit awkward..lol

chemistman · 16 January 2018, 05:57 PM

Very cool, but somehow multiple complications just doesn't go with a Panerai.

Was hoping they would release some simpler designs or new materials. Maybe with the new CEO coming on board ...

Andad · 16 January 2018, 07:51 PM

Amazing engineering and design.

Jspedersen · 16 January 2018, 07:54 PM

Like it a lot, but not sure my wallet would...

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Andad · 16 January 2018, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Helmi

Lcd date is a no-go for me. Next!

It's not an LCD date.

The date wheel is laser modified borosilicate glass and the date wiindow is polarised making the date non reflective and glare free.

But it does look like a LCD.

nick c · 16 January 2018, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

Love it! Absolutely love it. As I said in the other thread, if the price is right I'll be all over it like a shitty blanket.

I suspect it'll be very expensive though.

I agree with Paul, if the price is right I’ll buy one.

Swiss Mad! · 16 January 2018, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

It's not an LCD date.

The date wheel is laser modified borosilicate glass and the date wiindow is polarised making the date non reflective and glare free.

But it does look like a LCD.

Yes you are right - having had another closer look I can see that now, my earlier mistake - thanks for the clarification.

As another member said though, not sure about the moon phase being on the rear???

Apart from that it does look quite amazing.

50mm..yikes! Lol

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dysondiver · 16 January 2018, 11:49 PM

50mm is a clock .

the best bits at the back , nope not for me.

JM0127 · 17 January 2018, 04:42 PM

Found it. This is what it looks like when you put it on.

£70,000 by the way.

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Ruud Van Driver · 17 January 2018, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JM0127

£70,000 by the way.

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Oh well, that's me out then

tray_18 · 20 January 2018, 06:18 AM

The watch it's self is amazing, I can take it or leave it over the digital date,
But 50mm come on !!! How many people can wear a 50mm watch?
I really get disappointed when panerai over size the watch.
Basically a display watch imo.

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Swiss Mad! · 20 January 2018, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tray_18

The watch it's self is amazing, I can take it or leave it over the digital date,
But 50mm come on !!! How many people can wear a 50mm watch?
I really get disappointed when panerai over size the watch.
Basically a display watch imo.

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It has already been established that I made a mistake in my original observation that it had a digital or LCD date function.
Another member - directioneng - clarified that in post #10
Cheers

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Wildy · 20 January 2018, 09:44 PM

50mm is big, but not unwearable. Here my Pam is 47mm and is fine.

WJGESQ · 21 January 2018, 12:04 PM

Is the moonphase on the back?

tray_18 · 21 January 2018, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swiss Mad!

It has already been established that I made a mistake in my original observation that it had a digital or LCD date function.
Another member - directioneng - clarified that in post #10
Cheers

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I'm not sure why you are directing that statement at me ?

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nick c · 21 January 2018, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WJGESQ

Is the moonphase on the back?

Yes sir!

Swiss Mad! · 21 January 2018, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tray_18

I'm not sure why you are directing that statement at me ?

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because in your post #16 you said "I can take it or leave it over the digital date..."
I was just clarifying for the record that it has been established that in fact it doesn't actually have a digital or LCD date.
That's all

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tray_18 · 21 January 2018, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swiss Mad!

because in your post #16 you said "I can take it or leave it over the digital date..."
I was just clarifying for the record that it has been established that in fact it doesn't actually have a digital or LCD date.
That's all

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No worries

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16 January 2018, 04:35 PM	#4
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16 January 2018, 03:28 PM	#1
Swiss Mad! "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Max Location: UK Watch: Various Posts: 3,727	New for 2018 L' Astronomo Moonphase New release for 2018 L' Astronomo Luminor 1950 Tourbillons Moon Phases Equation of Time GMT - 50mm to give it it's official title! Man, I think this is going to divide opinions. The watch itself looks amazing on the website, the detail in that skeleton movement....Wow! However, there is one element that may or may not be a little contravercial - the LCD date! Personally I'm really on the fence - I can't decide whether I like it or not tbh What do you guys think..? Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk __________________ instagram: max.parkin

16 January 2018, 03:36 PM	#2
JM0127 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Spatula Location: Nowhere Fun. Posts: 283	50mm? That's crazy. Not a fan of the digital date. Not sure how they thought that was neat or aesthetically pleasing. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

16 January 2018, 04:13 PM	#3
Helmi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Doha Posts: 2,065	Lcd date is a no-go for me. Next!

16 January 2018, 05:02 PM	#5
Henry F. "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Henry Location: Switzerland Watch: Omega AT 150 Posts: 269	Is the moon phase complication only visible on the backside of the case ?

16 January 2018, 05:57 PM	#7
chemistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Auckland Watch: BLNR, Exp II, SubC Posts: 155	Very cool, but somehow multiple complications just doesn't go with a Panerai. Was hoping they would release some simpler designs or new materials. Maybe with the new CEO coming on board ...

16 January 2018, 07:54 PM	#9
Jspedersen "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Surabaya Posts: 59	Like it a lot, but not sure my wallet would... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 January 2018, 11:49 PM	#13
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,062	50mm is a clock . the best bits at the back , nope not for me.

17 January 2018, 04:42 PM	#14
JM0127 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Spatula Location: Nowhere Fun. Posts: 283	Found it. This is what it looks like when you put it on. £70,000 by the way. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

20 January 2018, 06:18 AM	#16
tray_18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 240	New for 2018 L' Astronomo Moonphase The watch it's self is amazing, I can take it or leave it over the digital date, But 50mm come on !!! How many people can wear a 50mm watch? I really get disappointed when panerai over size the watch. Basically a display watch imo. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 January 2018, 09:44 PM	#18
Wildy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: UK Posts: 500	50mm is big, but not unwearable. Here my Pam is 47mm and is fine.

21 January 2018, 12:04 PM	#19
WJGESQ Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,753	Is the moonphase on the back?

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