{"id":2003,"date":"2017-03-15T00:53:38","date_gmt":"2017-03-14T16:53:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nargalzius.com\/blog\/?p=2003"},"modified":"2017-03-15T11:25:51","modified_gmt":"2017-03-15T03:25:51","slug":"visitor-calligraph-duneshore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/nargalzius.com\/blog\/archives\/2017\/03\/15\/visitor-calligraph-duneshore","title":{"rendered":"Visitor Calligraph Duneshore"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Visitor Watch’s<\/a> Calligraph Duneshore is a very<\/em> unique piece that doesn’t ascribe to the typical aesthetic you see in other watches. Its case design was inspired by the sloping hills of sand in Dunes National Lakeshore, Indiana – whereas its hands take cues from fountain\/calligraphy pens. And in my opinion, it works very well.<\/p>\n\n

Impressions<\/h1>\n

The watch box itself is a single-watch travel case with compartments for tools and possibly extra straps. A lot of attention to detail was put into this product. Even the embossing<\/a> on the case was nice and crisp.<\/p>\n

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I would say the strength of this watch [and probably the most apt term to be throwing at it] would be its presence.<\/strong> The first time I saw the campaign video<\/a>, it somehow reminded me of a Panerai for some reason. They’re totally different watches, obviously – but for me, the Duneshore could hold its own against the established brand on the presence<\/em> department. Hell, it even trumps the PAM on the tang buckle design<\/a><\/p>\n

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Looks just as expensive<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The display back exposing the workhorse Miyota 9015, is even more stunning to look at<\/p>\n

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Those curves… that rotor – delicious!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

And take a look at that lume. Notice how the sandwich dial works for those little [lumed] minute indices. The white on black date text (also lumed) is not commonly done, but it looks fantastic both in daylight or in the dark. Having a circular date window would’ve probably worked better with the design language, but no biggie.<\/p>\n

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Conclusion<\/h1>\n

All in all, wearing the watch is a joy. Its unique enough to pass off as formal or<\/em> preppy (business casual would be its element), it uses premium materials and is powered by a reliable mechanical movement – what’s not to like? <\/p>\n

Specifications \/ Features<\/h3>\n