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There you go using the "U" word to describe watches :-) | |
| Apr 11, 2008,17:16 PM - (view entire thread) | |
Like it or not the design of the Opus 3 was inspired eventhough to this point the watch is undelivered. I wonder if the customers who have a down payment on the Opus 3 will take an Opus 8 instead?
I like the mechanical engineering behind the Opus 8. Could it be that while trying to perfect the mechanics of the Opus 3 that this was one of the possible solutions? Either way I would like to see if the mechanism works and is reliable enough for everyday wear. I'll grant that HW achieved the technical half of the formula with the Opus 8.
Everyone will have their own opinion on this but designwise I feel that the Opus 8 a complete swing and miss. Finding inspiration from the past is one thing but what design twist does the "Opus" 8 have that sets it apart? Isn't the Opus series supposed to combine the best of innovation with high art? Perhaps I just don't have a pulse on current pop culture/art 
but the Opus 8 looks like a Fossil watch that I own.
First and foremost Harry Winston, as a brand, sells beauty and elegance. Opus 2 and Opus 4 I think hit the right note. Technically complicated (not cutting edge) and balanced by the beautiful craftsmanship.
In the end if I had to choose an Opus...I'd still choose an Opus 3
- raphmeister (registered) on April 13th, 2008-06:48 - mkt33 (registered) on April 11th, 2008-17:16 
