It looks like Suunto has shifted their focus slightly with the new n3i. The n3i
is a modest redesign of the n3, and my feeling is that they have shifted their
target market slightly toward the business user. The two primary differences between
the n3 and the n3i are the size and color of the watch. Both are noticeably more
conservative in the newer model. The n3i is 3mm thinner than its predecessor which
allows it to more easily slip beneath a starched cuff. It is also silver and gray
with stainless steel buttons, giving it a lower-key, more mature look. Here’s a
comprehensive breakdown of the changes:
- 3mm thinner. Shaving some height off this substantial timepiece makes it slightly
more compatible with office attire. (Note that the face of the n3i is still
the same circumference as that of the n3.) - Silver and gray as opposed to the old (and more conspicuous) gold and black.
- Interchangeable leather strap. Substantially more elegant than the n3’s black
plastic band. - Stainless steel buttons replace the old plastic ones.
- Improved audibility. The n3i is louder than the n3. That may seem inconsistent
with its shift toward the more conservative, however the faintness of the n3’s
alarm was a frequent complaint. - Addition of a logbook function within the time channel. The logbook allows you
to easily review splits and lap times recorded with the stopwatch.
It’s good to see Suunto still investing in MSN Direct technology, and to see the
technology evolving in a positive direction. I only hope Suunto is still planning
on launching the rumored
n6 this year (MSN Direct technology combined with an altimeter,
barometer, heart rate monitor, and possibly a thermometer — more as the story
unfolds).
Additional Resources
- Detailed review on SpotStop.
One look at the Rolex Lady Datejust and your heart misses a beat. Not only because this stunning Rolex watch dazzles you with the exquisite display of diamonds that are encased within the watch but also because when you come to a Rolex watch you expect it to display some serious business of displaying time. Well, like Lisa Kudrow has made nonconformity fashionable the Rolex Lady Datejust also refuses to kowtow to traditional expectations of it. And both the stunners do it in such a glamorous way that they make traditions look passé and harboring preconceived notions a silly thing to do. Kudrow is most famous or infamous on a more lighthearted note for the quirky characters that she has always made her own. Rolex may not have bordered on the quirky lines but it has definitely given some good beating to traditional lines and styles that a watch brand is associated with. The Rolex aesthetics are not compromised when it moves away from the convention because it constantly reinvents itself for the benefit of Rolex aficionados and wearers globally.
making changes in a design that had been loved by wearers but needed that something extra to create a more permanent customer base. Rolex redesigned the Lady Datejust with smoother lines this time around and smoothened out any probable complaints that a wearer may have with the watch. The Lady Datejust is also equipped with an enhanced dial that gives more clarity to the process of time watching. Lady Datejust is made in diamonds and white gold and its striking bezel is set with exquisite brilliants. The dial of the watch is also in white mother-of-pearl and is offset to a striking effect with the diamonds that encircle it. Lady Datejust bracelet is a President featuring Crown clasp and keeps the watch conformed to your wrist at all times. The self wound watch is also waterproof to 100 meters and is crystallized in sapphire. The Lady Datejust is available in both steel and steel and 18ct white gold combinations and its Cyclops magnifier features specially to help tell time in the smoggiest of weathers. Lisa Kudrow and the Rolex Lady Datejust reaffirm our faith in an otherwise shaky belief that nonconformity can be beautiful as well.
I need some help here and hopefully you guys can help me. I know of the new model Submariner (116619) and its variants showcased at Baselworld last year. I’m familiar with the white gold and gold variations, but I noticed on previous posts of what looks like a 14060M non date Stainless steel version with a red lettering of submariner and that it isn’t COSC certified. I can make out the cera-chrom bezel and its rated for 1000 ft. I can can also see the Rolex rehaut engraving as well. I’m guessing the red lettering is marking a transitional model
. I checked Rolex’s official website and it isn’t showcased as a current model. So if anyone can give me any answers, that would be greatly appreciated, and if you’re ever in State College(PA) I’ll buy ya a drink
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