New Benrus Type I

[logan2z]

^^ Saw that, great response from the manufacturer.

[Chocodove]

It’s an excellent response and now makes me more likely to get one.

[toxicavenger]

Weird, at this cost point they didn't eliminate the ghost date setting. I remember not too long ago micro brands being roasted over this, and there were watches under $1,000.

[logan2z]

Weird, at this cost point they didn't eliminate the ghost date setting. I remember not too long ago micro brands being roasted over this, and there were watches under $1,000.

Definitely would have been better if they'd removed it. I'm pretty sure that Stowa removes it on their no-date watches. But I've owned a watch with a ghost date and it didn't bug me too much.

[BBK357]

Weird, at this cost point they didn't eliminate the ghost date setting. I remember not too long ago micro brands being roasted over this, and there were watches under $1,000.

My Paradive has it and it’s so dumb. It does cheapen the watch for sure.

That being said I do want to try the new Benrus

[toxicavenger]

Weird, at this cost point they didn't eliminate the ghost date setting. I remember not too long ago micro brands being roasted over this, and there were watches under $1,000.

Definitely would have been better if they'd removed it. I'm pretty sure that Stowa removes it on their no-date watches. But I've owned a watch with a ghost date and it didn't bug me too much.

Honestly it doesn't bug me at all. But at one time people here were saying they wouldn't buy a watch with that attribute. For this price point it's something that should not be there. For example If Monta did this on their release they would have been grilled even more than they were.

[Selym]

Weird, at this cost point they didn't eliminate the ghost date setting. I remember not too long ago micro brands being roasted over this, and there were watches under $1,000.

Definitely would have been better if they'd removed it. I'm pretty sure that Stowa removes it on their no-date watches. But I've owned a watch with a ghost date and it didn't bug me too much.

Honestly it doesn't bug me at all. But at one time people here were saying they wouldn't buy a watch with that attribute. For this price point it's something that should not be there. For example If Monta did this on their release they would have been grilled even more than they were.

I see it as a feature. If you decide you want to switch to a dial with a date aperture, you're good to go.

[toxicavenger]

Weird, at this cost point they didn't eliminate the ghost date setting. I remember not too long ago micro brands being roasted over this, and there were watches under $1,000.

Definitely would have been better if they'd removed it. I'm pretty sure that Stowa removes it on their no-date watches. But I've owned a watch with a ghost date and it didn't bug me too much.

Honestly it doesn't bug me at all. But at one time people here were saying they wouldn't buy a watch with that attribute. For this price point it's something that should not be there. For example If Monta did this on their release they would have been grilled even more than they were.

I see it as a feature. If you decide you want to switch to a dial with a date aperture, you're good to go.

hahahaha

[streetracer101]

Weird, at this cost point they didn't eliminate the ghost date setting. I remember not too long ago micro brands being roasted over this, and there were watches under $1,000.

Definitely would have been better if they'd removed it. I'm pretty sure that Stowa removes it on their no-date watches. But I've owned a watch with a ghost date and it didn't bug me too much.

Honestly it doesn't bug me at all. But at one time people here were saying they wouldn't buy a watch with that attribute. For this price point it's something that should not be there. For example If Monta did this on their release they would have been grilled even more than they were.

Agreed, but watch nerds are a fickle group. I thought the response on MWR was excellent. It goes to show that so much more goes into the design of these than what often meets the eye. I want one, but not at retail. My guess is that these will find permanent homes and never leave (unless one lands at Hop's place).

[streetracer101]

Side note. These haven't sold out, so this made me laugh:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Benrus-Type-1- ... SwRVJfrKWm
I appreciate the NIB comment with a hairy wrist shot pic.

[hoppyjr]

Weird, at this cost point they didn't eliminate the ghost date setting. I remember not too long ago micro brands being roasted over this, and there were watches under $1,000.

Definitely would have been better if they'd removed it. I'm pretty sure that Stowa removes it on their no-date watches. But I've owned a watch with a ghost date and it didn't bug me too much.

Honestly it doesn't bug me at all. But at one time people here were saying they wouldn't buy a watch with that attribute. For this price point it's something that should not be there. For example If Monta did this on their release they would have been grilled even more than they were.

Agreed, but watch nerds are a fickle group. I thought the response on MWR was excellent. It goes to show that so much more goes into the design of these than what often meets the eye. I want one, but not at retail. My guess is that these will find permanent homes and never leave (unless one lands at Hop's place).

Mine isn’t going anywhere.

[jtbenson]

I will just add that I reached out to Darius with a few concerns after receiving my shipment from ‘dinkee today.
He replied directly via email addressing all my questions/concerns directly.
Extremely content with his responses.
I invited him to come here and join this discussion.

[CGSshorty]

Weird, at this cost point they didn't eliminate the ghost date setting. I remember not too long ago micro brands being roasted over this, and there were watches under $1,000.

Definitely would have been better if they'd removed it. I'm pretty sure that Stowa removes it on their no-date watches. But I've owned a watch with a ghost date and it didn't bug me too much.

People bitched about it on the U1-Pro. Removing it would have added about $100 to the price. Sinn didn’t have no-date movements in stock, obviously. When the price is getting higher than you’d like, sacrifices must be made. That was a choice I’ll defend any day.

[sierra11b]

Weird, at this cost point they didn't eliminate the ghost date setting. I remember not too long ago micro brands being roasted over this, and there were watches under $1,000.

Definitely would have been better if they'd removed it. I'm pretty sure that Stowa removes it on their no-date watches. But I've owned a watch with a ghost date and it didn't bug me too much.

Honestly it doesn't bug me at all. But at one time people here were saying they wouldn't buy a watch with that attribute. For this price point it's something that should not be there. For example If Monta did this on their release they would have been grilled even more than they were.

Agreed, but watch nerds are a fickle group. I thought the response on MWR was excellent. It goes to show that so much more goes into the design of these than what often meets the eye. I want one, but not at retail. My guess is that these will find permanent homes and never leave (unless one lands at Hop's place).

Mine isn’t going anywhere.

Sure!

[spring-diver]

Weird, at this cost point they didn't eliminate the ghost date setting. I remember not too long ago micro brands being roasted over this, and there were watches under $1,000.

Definitely would have been better if they'd removed it. I'm pretty sure that Stowa removes it on their no-date watches. But I've owned a watch with a ghost date and it didn't bug me too much.

Honestly it doesn't bug me at all. But at one time people here were saying they wouldn't buy a watch with that attribute. For this price point it's something that should not be there. For example If Monta did this on their release they would have been grilled even more than they were.

Agreed, but watch nerds are a fickle group. I thought the response on MWR was excellent. It goes to show that so much more goes into the design of these than what often meets the eye. I want one, but not at retail. My guess is that these will find permanent homes and never leave (unless one lands at Hop's place).

Mine isn’t going anywhere.

Congrats buddy


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[toxicavenger]

Side note. These haven't sold out, so this made me laugh:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Benrus-Type-1- ... SwRVJfrKWm
I appreciate the NIB comment with a hairy wrist shot pic.

they stole hodinkee's pics also. pretty shitty

[BBK357]

Weird, at this cost point they didn't eliminate the ghost date setting. I remember not too long ago micro brands being roasted over this, and there were watches under $1,000.

Definitely would have been better if they'd removed it. I'm pretty sure that Stowa removes it on their no-date watches. But I've owned a watch with a ghost date and it didn't bug me too much.

Honestly it doesn't bug me at all. But at one time people here were saying they wouldn't buy a watch with that attribute. For this price point it's something that should not be there. For example If Monta did this on their release they would have been grilled even more than they were.

Agreed, but watch nerds are a fickle group. I thought the response on MWR was excellent. It goes to show that so much more goes into the design of these than what often meets the eye. I want one, but not at retail. My guess is that these will find permanent homes and never leave (unless one lands at Hop's place).

Mine isn’t going anywhere.

And if history is correct——— it may live in Ohio.


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[BBK357]

Weird, at this cost point they didn't eliminate the ghost date setting. I remember not too long ago micro brands being roasted over this, and there were watches under $1,000.

Definitely would have been better if they'd removed it. I'm pretty sure that Stowa removes it on their no-date watches. But I've owned a watch with a ghost date and it didn't bug me too much.

People bitched about it on the U1-Pro. Removing it would have added about $100 to the price. Sinn didn’t have no-date movements in stock, obviously. When the price is getting higher than you’d like, sacrifices must be made. That was a choice I’ll defend any day.

That makes sense.
I’d rather pay $100 less and have the ghost date then.


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[logan2z]

Weird, at this cost point they didn't eliminate the ghost date setting. I remember not too long ago micro brands being roasted over this, and there were watches under $1,000.

Definitely would have been better if they'd removed it. I'm pretty sure that Stowa removes it on their no-date watches. But I've owned a watch with a ghost date and it didn't bug me too much.

People bitched about it on the U1-Pro. Removing it would have added about $100 to the price. Sinn didn’t have no-date movements in stock, obviously. When the price is getting higher than you’d like, sacrifices must be made. That was a choice I’ll defend any day.

Just to clarify the term 'ghost date', are we talking about removing the date mechanism from the movement but retaining the date setting position of the crown, or is the date mechanism left in place as well? I don't think I'd mind the 'ghost' position on the crown, but I don't think I'd like to hear the date clicking over in my no-date watch.

Possibly showing my ignorance about movement design here, maybe it's all or nothing.

[R@cerx]

Weird, at this cost point they didn't eliminate the ghost date setting. I remember not too long ago micro brands being roasted over this, and there were watches under $1,000.

Definitely would have been better if they'd removed it. I'm pretty sure that Stowa removes it on their no-date watches. But I've owned a watch with a ghost date and it didn't bug me too much.

People bitched about it on the U1-Pro. Removing it would have added about $100 to the price. Sinn didn’t have no-date movements in stock, obviously. When the price is getting higher than you’d like, sacrifices must be made. That was a choice I’ll defend any day.

That makes sense.
I’d rather pay $100 less and have the ghost date then.

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They could have made up the cost of making this change to the movement by selling these themselves.

[TSD]

Just to clarify the term 'ghost date', are we talking about removing the date mechanism from the movement but retaining the date setting position of the crown, or is the date mechanism left in place as well? I don't think I'd mind the 'ghost' position on the crown, but I don't think I'd like to hear the date clicking over in my no-date watch.

The U1 Pro is my only experience with this, but its just a 'ghost' position on the crown. There's no noise and nothing going on when the crown's in that position.

[BBK357]

Just to clarify the term 'ghost date', are we talking about removing the date mechanism from the movement but retaining the date setting position of the crown, or is the date mechanism left in place as well? I don't think I'd mind the 'ghost' position on the crown, but I don't think I'd like to hear the date clicking over in my no-date watch.

The U1 Pro is my only experience with this, but its just a 'ghost' position on the crown. There's no noise and nothing going on when the crown's in that position.

Oh yes- that’s not bad at all. And I don’t remember my u1p having the click with the date.

Now my paradong totally has the date function still working inside. That I what I don’t like- healing a click at midnight and it’s a no date


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[dukerules]

Just to clarify the term 'ghost date', are we talking about removing the date mechanism from the movement but retaining the date setting position of the crown, or is the date mechanism left in place as well? I don't think I'd mind the 'ghost' position on the crown, but I don't think I'd like to hear the date clicking over in my no-date watch.

The U1 Pro is my only experience with this, but its just a 'ghost' position on the crown. There's no noise and nothing going on when the crown's in that position.

Yep. Theoretically this should bother me, but it doesn’t in the slightest.

[streetracer101]

Weird, at this cost point they didn't eliminate the ghost date setting. I remember not too long ago micro brands being roasted over this, and there were watches under $1,000.

Definitely would have been better if they'd removed it. I'm pretty sure that Stowa removes it on their no-date watches. But I've owned a watch with a ghost date and it didn't bug me too much.

People bitched about it on the U1-Pro. Removing it would have added about $100 to the price. Sinn didn’t have no-date movements in stock, obviously. When the price is getting higher than you’d like, sacrifices must be made. That was a choice I’ll defend any day.

That makes sense.
I’d rather pay $100 less and have the ghost date then.

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They could have made up the cost of making this change to the movement by selling these themselves.

If they haven't sold out a small production # with the help of Hoodwinked, they probably wouldn't move many pieces at all without them.

[streetracer101]

Weird, at this cost point they didn't eliminate the ghost date setting. I remember not too long ago micro brands being roasted over this, and there were watches under $1,000.

Definitely would have been better if they'd removed it. I'm pretty sure that Stowa removes it on their no-date watches. But I've owned a watch with a ghost date and it didn't bug me too much.

Honestly it doesn't bug me at all. But at one time people here were saying they wouldn't buy a watch with that attribute. For this price point it's something that should not be there. For example If Monta did this on their release they would have been grilled even more than they were.

Agreed, but watch nerds are a fickle group. I thought the response on MWR was excellent. It goes to show that so much more goes into the design of these than what often meets the eye. I want one, but not at retail. My guess is that these will find permanent homes and never leave (unless one lands at Hop's place).

Mine isn’t going anywhere.

Shoot me a txt when you change your mind.