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I happen to be a fan...
Jan 17, 2014,20:04 PM
… of this unusual Offshore reference, which is often nicknamed "The Beetle" (well… it's a well known band isn't it?)
Michael, I enjoy reading your article very much and appreciate all the details and design thoughts you have rightfully pointed out in this special piece. I have handled one some time ago and the impression is deep. The watch is not as uncomfortable to wear as imagined, and the polarizing design (paper-clip?) is indeed a love-it or hate-it… For me, it is a unique reference I would love to add into my collection one day.
Allow me to add some more pictures of this beauty, please
Lots of special details: Ribbed ceramic bezel, Ribbed side-case, Through-holes on the case, Unique sub-dials, fonts and min/hour/sec hands, etc
More unique details on the crown, chrono pushers and pusher guards.
The case back is rich of unique designs too. Love the molded octagonal cover with recessed "grips" along the edges, the hexagonal bolt heads, embossed labels and the beaded case centre.
Look at that crown and "paper clips"!
A battle-ready Beetle
Cool on the wrist
Love it or hate it? I want it some day...