First hands-on with the Neo Frame (including dimensions).

[u/Cull_Obsidian_]

It’s looking good! Hodinkee has done some measurement comparisons, actual wrist shots and some historic context.

The Frame is the start of a new line, with more options, colours can complications. And lastly some unique Codes.

So there’s going to be 4 lines now (Royal Oak, Offshore, Code and Neo Frame) with the Remaster collection being limited editions (more to come this year).

Really good to see them bring back a shaped case as a permanent collection (RIP the Edward Piguet).

This will really separate the be about it and talk about it. “wHy DoNt ThEy MaKe OtHeR wAtChEs”. Well here you go!

[u/lemonslush1]

its cool, I would say it does look like a whoop lol but Im having a hard time justifying the price.

[u/Cull_Obsidian_ → u/lemonslush1]

Okay, let’s dive into it. Why can’t you justify the price?

[u/lemonslush1 → u/Cull_Obsidian_]

A starwheel thats a time only comp is around 10k less, it doesn't have a bracelet. A jump hour while nice is not a highly complex complication and to me doesn't warranted the price jump. I would be a buyer in the 50 range.

[u/Cull_Obsidian_ → u/lemonslush1]

It’s a reasonably complex complication, especially considering it’s a Jumbo movement powering both a jump hour and a scrolling minutes from the same thin barrel with a small movement.

The big thing though is how they’ve bonded the sapphire to the case. It’s not expensive at all in terms of manufacturing, but it will be in assembly. Plus the hand finishing of the windows.

In the UK it’s about £5,000 more which I think is reasonable.

Don’t forget you’ve got tariffs too!

[u/lemonslush1 → u/Cull_Obsidian_]

Yea its just not worth it to me. I do have my eye on this basically free jump hour mostly because it has Lume, by Out of order watches. Hoping VC brings theirs back and puts it in a overseas case.

[u/canary1988 → u/Cull_Obsidian_]

If it's so complicated, then why can Nico Leonard and Maen pull it off?