Porsche Design 1919 GLOBETIMER UTC all black

I really like to challenge my preconceived notions of Online cheap watch preferences. I think this is the only way to truly grow in this hobby and prevent it from becoming obsolete. Because I am open to almost everything, there are all kinds of watches in my collection at all times. Apparel watches, knife watches and other big-name watches, small watches, watches made in Switzerland, Japan, Germany, and good alcohol “The United States has come in, my personal collection at different times, and at different times I want each Of course, these small subcategories will lead my “collection journey” to the end, not that it really ends. And, as you might expect, every time, I am completely wrong.

There was a time when watches like Porsche Design 1919 Globetimer UTC All Black would be at the top of my “buy” list. This is a watch from an interesting brand with a fascinating history and a close connection with a car manufacturer that I personally like very much. It has a stylish and ultra-modern look. I happened to dig a lot. This is also a completely unique rotation of the GMT complication. The deceptive button on the strap does not operate the chronograph at all, but the hour hand jumps forwards and backwards, allowing tired travelers to click instead of loosening, Turn and additional tightening. I have gone through a stage of iron tools and sports watches. I only put it in the rearview mirror now. At its height, a watch like this will check a lot of boxes.

But our taste will develop. In the process, we will understand what we like, and more importantly, we will understand what we don’t like. Over the years, as I have moved in and out of watches, I have come to understand something that large, oversized watches are not suitable for me, both literally and figuratively. I’m tired of blacked out watches-in my opinion, they are not very versatile, and I rarely find them a suitable complement to anything I am making or wearing. There are also butterfly buckles. Oh man, there is no strap fastening system that I regret more than a butterfly buckle, especially when the strap is integrated with the case, it cannot be switched to something more elegant. I also found that in the strictest sense, the traditional “tool watch” may not be in my cab as I once imagined. Selling my Tudor Pelagos, every day there are obviously more refined (but still quite sturdy) things that reshape what I think are the ideal watch for my lifestyle, let’s face reality, it won’t be underwater, on a rocky one. Spend a lot of time beside the wall, or curl up in a tent somewhere in the wilderness of New Hampshire.

This is a rather long summary, just to say that Porsche Design 1919 Globetimer UTC (Globetimer from now on) is a watch that far exceeds my personal preferences. This is something you must consider when you accept it. Personally about it. Reaction. However, any form of criticism is not just a personal response, but should actually be an assessment of the degree of success of something when it has fully reached the initial setting. For example, if you don’t like a particular type of horror movie, you might think that Malignant is completely rubbish. But even if you personally don’t like it, you must praise it for evoking the Italian giallo of the 1970s in a unique and modern way, right? right!

In this spirit, let’s take a look at Porsche Design’s latest work. This watch is wrong to me on every level, but it does exactly what is said on the can, which happens to be a real Smart party skills, anyone who thinks they are fans of travel watches will enjoy it.

This case is a logical starting point, an extraordinary architectural work. You’ve heard that watches are described as hockey pucks, right? Well, this is probably the most hockey hockey design I can remember, even the color. The Globetimer is a cylinder with a diameter of about 42 mm and a height of about 15.4 mm, including sapphire crystal glass. It is titanium, so although it is not heavy on the wrist, you can feel every millimeter of these measurements (and then some, we will see why this is the case).

What makes the case unique is the open lug design-the cylinder is basically suspended within a thin titanium frame. The incredibly thin lugs protrude from the expected position, but are connected by another titanium metal strip to which the strap is connected. I really like the look of it-it is modern and modern, and it looks good in the photos, but unfortunately, it has some wear resistance issues, and we will fix these issues soon. Porsche Design 1919 fake watches

Although this open space is beautiful, it creates an ear-to-ear measurement of 50.8 mm. Unlike most ear-to-ear measurements, they end in an open space (where the strap is installed). On Globetimer, the measurement refers to the titanium frame or the case itself. The result is a watch that feels long on the wrist. Think of other integrated bracelet/strap sports watches, and compared to watches with traditional lug designs, the lug-to-lug measurement usually wears shorter. Here, the situation is just the opposite, and it feels like an aesthetic choice without considering ergonomics.

Perform a simple satin scrub on the Globetimer case. The polished edges are not visible, which seems to fit the general vibe of the watch as a rich tool. Although the surface treatment itself is not complicated, it is well processed and feels good. It is worth noting that the UTC scale is engraved on the bottom cover to display the offset of 24 time zones, which will definitely come in handy for some users, and the scale is easy to read on a black background, which is a good one Rewards (usually these types unless your vision is close to Superman, or you use a magnifying glass, otherwise this seems to defeat the purpose of the scale, at least to some extent).

The dial of Globetimer is my favorite watch element. It’s busy, but it almost solves the arduous task of presenting large amounts of information in a simple and (mostly) intuitive way. It also has some small details that bring a little bit of sophistication to the watch, otherwise it will be intoxicating because it lacks that quality.

Multi-time zone watches can be tricky. Watch designers can communicate the time in different parts of the world in many different ways. In this type of execution, the long 24-hour hand always points to the home time on the external scale. The traditional minute and hour hands are used for local time. In my opinion, it is preferable to other options. These options include difficult-to-read sub-registers or An additional window with additional time zones is displayed. I would like to add one point here, I think Porsche Design is correct to cancel the choice of rotating bezel on this watch. It is more concise and intuitive, and you can never convince me that one-third tracking time zone is indeed necessary, unless you are tracking from the cockpit of the plane on a transcontinental flight. The layout here, at least as far as the GMT function is concerned, is simple and easy to understand.

The wrinkle on this dial is that the inner part of the dial contains a date ring, which requires another hand. To be honest, this turned out to be a bit confusing at first, because both the 24-hour hand and the date indicator have arrows, and you can tell at a glance that they are bleeding together. It may be more effective to simply use a traditional date window somewhere on the dial, or even merge the date into a smaller sub-register at 6:00. However, this is a relatively minor complaint, because I think most people who wear any frequency watch will adapt quickly and easily find the blue hands that suit their home time. Review cheap watches

One advantage of the date ring is that it appears to be made up of an actual ring, which means a separate part is applied to the base of the dial. This brings some unexpected depth to the dial, as well as applied and luminous filled hour markers. The inner part of the dial is very cleverly used with a circular drawing effect, which can be easily seen with a magnifying glass, but only one surface can be seen with the naked eye, and its hue and luster are slightly different from the rest of the dial. On watches where almost all other design elements have adopted a minimalist approach, these little things are very popular, if a little bit incongruous.

The Globetimer is powered by the completely revamped Sellita SW200 pedestrian movement. The movement here is the core of the watch and the most convincing reason for its existence. I think this will be the driving force behind every purchase. For many people, their calculations are only because they prefer the function of the movement rather than dislike any other components, and it is impossible to argue with this logic because the machine The core effect is very good, it is unique at this price.

What Porsche Design is doing here is to move the actual GMT function outside the crown to the button next to the case, which will confuse those who don’t know the basic timing buttons. The button above the crown is engraved with a “+” symbol. Press the button to advance the hour hand to the next hour, and the button below the crown (with a “-” symbol) will move it back in time, all without stopping the balance. It is simple, intuitive, and very satisfying. The mechanical “click” sound feels more like the start of a beautiful chronograph. In my tests, both buttons are flawless and I have never missed a request to move the hour hand forward or backward.

Porsche Design’s Globetimer marketing materials use the simplicity and elegance of its mechanism as a solution for busy travelers in the real world. I think this is an idea worth exploring. Like any other GMT time, the features of Globetimer are only really useful for people who travel a lot. Having said that, frankly, it is hard to imagine that this watch is an ideal travel companion, simply because of its size and the difficulty of wearing it for a long time. But suppose you are Dawn Johnson, you really have the ability to take this down. I want to know whether the owners of beautiful GMT watches made by Rolex and Seiko that allow the local hour hand to jump independently through the crown have been calling for something easier. I own a Rolex watch with this function. I don’t remember thinking it was too troublesome. It feels like looking for a solution to the problem.

In other words, as the solution evolves, it is excellent and achieves an excellent implementation, but for most people, I don’t think this is more than just a fingertip spinner. I think it will depend on how much you value these buttons, i.e. whether you think this is a shocking value compared to the new GMT Master II, or the price is too high when you consider the basic Sellita hold time (It’s worth pointing out here) The movement is certified by the observatory, so it should keep very good time). After spending some time, my impression is that this watch is ultimately for gadgets and complication lovers, rather than people who are really trying to improve the travel experience by using new devices.

However, this type of function can be very attractive in a more wear-resistant packaging. The test for this is largely attested by the popularity and collectability of the button travel watches manufactured by Patek Philippe over the years (this article) The article James Stacey from Hodinkee is an excellent primer on complications). Needless to say, Porsche Design is not Patek Philippe, so it is unfair to completely deny the achievement represented by the movement based on the size of the watch. When it comes to stocking the modules on top of the movement, this is the inevitable end result. This seems particularly appropriate when we consider that the case itself (the cylindrical part that houses the movement) is not what ultimately makes the watch a wearing challenge.

Shoulder straps and abrasion resistance
When I wrote the introduction of this watch for the first time, I thought that if I had the opportunity to do it myself, I would definitely make the headlines, but I just didn’t fully prepare for the huge size of the watch, including me on the watch. Some of the craziest measurements encountered are for review. In my opinion, the wear resistance of this watch is severely limited by these measurements and Porsche Design’s decision regarding the strap and buckle combination.

We discussed the case size at the top, but it is worth reiterating that this is a big watch before you start to consider the impact of the strap on the wearing experience. According to my caliper, the measurement between the lugs of 50.8 and the lugs seriously underestimates the true length of this watch, thanks to the strong support at both ends of the strap. In other words, the part of the belt next to each lug is very stiff in design and feels like an extension of the lug itself. It is not easy to measure the end-to-end span between the ends of the strap. The supporting end is not simple, but if you measure the outside of the strap, it is about 73 mm in total.

Now, it is unfair to say that the effective lug-to-lug span of this watch is 73 mm. Of course, this is too much, because the case itself does not span that distance, and the leather strap is very hard, but it is certainly not as strong as the titanium structure of the case. Moreover, the material of the strap itself is very soft, so it won’t feel offensive if it sticks to the skin. However, the integration of the strap has a major impact on the wearability, because the outer side of the wrist does not have the natural drape that you will experience when wearing a bracelet, and the strap will not naturally form the curvature of the wrist as you expect. Any other leather strap, even These are the straps that are well-filled.

Unfortunately, the end result is a watch that I can only describe as uncomfortable to wear. To be honest, I haven’t left that impression on my wrist for a long time. I think having a big wrist means that most watches are either very fit or have what I describe as a “neutral” fit, because they don’t think they are made for you, but not being proactive will also cause discomfort. They are somewhere in the middle. Globetimer is not in the middle.

Then there is the problem of buttons. This is butterfly style. This is an attachment that I have never enjoyed. They are more difficult to use than folding clasps, but they are also more comfortable. They cannot be compared with the ease of use of simple clasps. They will always be my favorite. Frankly speaking, the ratio of the strap is also absurd, but it matches the size of the rest of the watch. At the lugs, the strap is integrated with the case and cannot be removed with any tools. The width is about 26.5 mm. It tapers to 22 mm at the buckle. It is well-made and the leather at the bottom of the strap is soft, but it just occupies a lot of space on the wrist and leaves an insurmountable visual impression.

I wore this watch for about a week of daily activities. I am quite used to wearing watches (obviously). No matter what watch I happen to wear, I am used to having something on my wrist. I rarely really think of having a metal object strapped to my non-dominant hand. The existence of Globetimer is constantly being felt because it needs regular adjustments. I find that it often inhibits my wrist activity. This makes daily tasks, such as driving, cutting onions or folding clothes, more like an endurance test than usual, even if For me, at best, I am an unqualified chef. If it is important for you to integrate the watch into your daily life (to be fair, this is not the stated goal of most “tool watches”) Globetimer is not a watch I can recommend.

Porsche Design 1919 Globetimer UTC is not without its charm. On the surface, it looks great, but due to over-design and over-complexity, it is not good for self-interest. This watch must look great on paper and in the initial drafting stage, but in the process, it becomes an object that serves a unique aesthetic and accommodates a specific movement, and becomes a pleasant part of people’s lives. Owning it becomes a secondary consideration. In our recent history, there are many such products. Beautiful sports cars that often break down, stylish shoes that fall apart after a season, or furniture that complements your decor.

This is not to say that no customer will own this watch and love it for many years. It is even possible that what I think is offensive may be the same as the favorite thing of the satisfied owner. This is the strangest thing about this hobby, and it’s also a criticism of something so subjective in the end. Saying “I’m glad this watch exists” is sometimes shorthand for “I hate it, but anyway…” in our world, but in this case, I’m actually very happy that this watch exists, and I have to experience it for a short time, because it solidifies in my own mind what I like and don’t like watches. This is a helpful exercise for any collector. Besides, it’s really fun to play with those promoters. replica Porsche Design