SteveL

Whilst I appreciate the history and faithfulness to the original design of this new issue, I can’t help but feel that the £42,500 is an exceptional price for a nice but unexceptional watch.

A nice review of a watch I like, particularly the general trend for physical down-sizing to 36mm or so. My experience with the Seagull movement is positive, and they can be regulated to run precisely. However, I will challenge your statement about being good value at £460, because import tax and Duty will need to be added for UK customers. Including €25 for the open caseback shown in the review plus my personal choice of €110 for the very pretty beads of rice bracelet, and finally an admin fee charged by DHL to claim the taxes, and you’re looking at a watch costing £720 or so. A lot of money when Alpha will sell you something not too dissimilar and with the same movement for less than £200.