Yesterday I was comparing my old and new Black Monsters and here's an update. First, the second hand on the new model is red, a significant different.
But most important after hearing that the lume wasn't as good on the new model, I was happily surprised while napping yesterday in a pitch dark office that the lume on the second generation is excellent. The stark white markers stand out. Were they brighter than my old model? It seemed to be the case but perhaps that's simply the whiter color of the markers. In any event, there's nothing to complain about regarding their lume.
That's good to hear and I really like it. All things being equal I probably like it as much, even more, as the first generation, although there is something so iconic about the SKX779. I mean, the main difference visually is the different shape of the lume markers; the second gen is more aggressive and, in a way, more aesthetically perfect, but the first gen has more of a classic look - it isn't quite as slick, but is somehow slightly more pleasing and even "friendly."
In the end, though, I can't see myself getting the second gen unless they come out with a Night version. It is just too similar to the first gen and, as you know, I've sold at least one watch because it was too similar to one I already owned, and they weren't nearly as similar as these two.
I'm wondering how you're going to dole out wrist-time for these two, at least after the newness of the second gen wears off. Keep us tuned in.
Posted by: jonnybardo | February 15, 2013 at 08:38 AM