I confess I'm still a bit disappointed with the 1887's 7750-alike layout, but I like what they've done with the dial finish on the watch. Looks softer and more classy than the current finishes. Now they just need to ditch the external bezel and give me a 3-6-9 or 3-9 register layout and I'll be happy!

And I love the finish on the Grand Carrera dial!. That heavy brushing is very distinctive. In fact, I wish it continued over the register and the register was just printed over it, in the fashion of the Silverstone reissues. Just looks a bit fussy as is with the different register finish and two graduated scales around it. I like the movement window but think that would look nicer in a matte brushed finish too, more in keeping with the rest of the dial.

Still, definitely an intriguing start! Thanks for reporting David.