REVIEW: The Time Sonar Re-edition, SRPJ41 (and 43, 45, 47)
Nov 8, 2022 18:24:12 GMT -8
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Post by dapellegrini on Nov 8, 2022 18:24:12 GMT -8
Here's my early take, after spending the evening around all of these.
The limited editions are clearly more detailed and seem a little more "expensive" to me in person (matching their MSRPs). They share the hands and a more similar dial to the vintage Time Sonar. They also have a lot more going on, around the edge of the dial, with a more compact groove texture on the dial, a more busy bezel etc. As someone who likes busy, but well laid out dials - this works for me, but it is certainly not for everyone... If you are drawn to these watches, but they feel alittle overwhelming visually, you may consider the 45 or 47.
My pick of the lot is still the SRPJ41, for its tumbled/frosted finish, and the two tone dial. The SRPJ43 is a close second for the more subtle dial, but with a strong and remarkable turquoise 5/12th dial. The 43 has polished sides and brushed finish on the case top, which goes well with my Strapcode BOR bracelet and is the more conservative of the two.
The standard fair SRPJ45 and 47 have a more simple and approachable feel. The bezel insert is a little pedestrian for my taste, but I like how the crystal is curved and really gives a strong reflective shine around the edge. The dial trim around the outer edge of the lume is also nicely done. The brown dial is nicer in person than in photos, but definitely more brown than the orange/brown area on the SRPJ41 dial. The seconds hand on each gives a nice contrasting pop of color. And if you are a fan of the standard 5KX hands and lume plots - you will find them here!
The limited editions are clearly more detailed and seem a little more "expensive" to me in person (matching their MSRPs). They share the hands and a more similar dial to the vintage Time Sonar. They also have a lot more going on, around the edge of the dial, with a more compact groove texture on the dial, a more busy bezel etc. As someone who likes busy, but well laid out dials - this works for me, but it is certainly not for everyone... If you are drawn to these watches, but they feel alittle overwhelming visually, you may consider the 45 or 47.
My pick of the lot is still the SRPJ41, for its tumbled/frosted finish, and the two tone dial. The SRPJ43 is a close second for the more subtle dial, but with a strong and remarkable turquoise 5/12th dial. The 43 has polished sides and brushed finish on the case top, which goes well with my Strapcode BOR bracelet and is the more conservative of the two.
The standard fair SRPJ45 and 47 have a more simple and approachable feel. The bezel insert is a little pedestrian for my taste, but I like how the crystal is curved and really gives a strong reflective shine around the edge. The dial trim around the outer edge of the lume is also nicely done. The brown dial is nicer in person than in photos, but definitely more brown than the orange/brown area on the SRPJ41 dial. The seconds hand on each gives a nice contrasting pop of color. And if you are a fan of the standard 5KX hands and lume plots - you will find them here!
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