I can now safely say in the past year I have worn a LOT of different watches!
Contrary to popular marketing beliefs, the bracelet or strap is probably the single
most influential item in terms of whether the love affair with a new watch will last
past the honeymoon phase.
With their new bracelet for the Soleure, Eterna has hit the mark!
It is an easy measure for a watch company to simply make a bunch of bracelets that are, in essence, all the same. Same size, same style, same weight, etc. Chronograph, sport watch, dress watch - it doesn't matter - just sick on the bracelet!
This can often leave the watch appearing to be somewhat "slapped together" with a "stock" bracelet solution. The Soleure is not just an average "diver" or "sport" watch. It is truly a combination of some very desirable aspects - a beautiful face with applied gold markers, a moon phase, and a single-button chronograph. Just as you wouldn't wear your flip-flops and trucker's hat to the Oscars, your watch should be properly "accessorized" as well.
And the clasp is truly a wonderful feature! It uses the twin button, butterfly style that my two previous KonTikis had. It is secure, reliable, and a joy to use.
So with my (borrowed) Soleure on my wrist, I am off to enjoy my Saturday.
With their new bracelet for the Soleure, Eterna has hit the mark!
This can often leave the watch appearing to be somewhat "slapped together" with a "stock" bracelet solution. The Soleure is not just an average "diver" or "sport" watch. It is truly a combination of some very desirable aspects - a beautiful face with applied gold markers, a moon phase, and a single-button chronograph. Just as you wouldn't wear your flip-flops and trucker's hat to the Oscars, your watch should be properly "accessorized" as well.
So with my (borrowed) Soleure on my wrist, I am off to enjoy my Saturday.
I'm already starting to save my pennies for one of my own... yes, we are still
in the honeymoon phase, but it has been a good one!
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