Lilienthal Berlin (L1 All Blue)

tobdom · 29-03-2019 01:08PM #1

I'm very close to pulling the trigger on this: https://www.lilienthal.berlin/en/l1-all-blue-blue

It sought me out via a Facebook ad, right in & around the time when we got our bonus payment at work, how very clever of it.....

I think it's a really nice looking watch, but was just wondering if anyone had any comments on the maker, or any other related comments? It's German, and I don't think they're seen as a watch-making stalwart, but generally German-made is quite good.....

blue5000 · 29-03-2019 04:12PM

Sub dial for the second hand is a no no for me, but I would make an exception for Nomos.

theheavyhitter · 29-03-2019 05:27PM

I don't like the design to be honest. No offence implied, each to their own. My concern would be that the coating, which could be PVD would wear badly or scratch easily which would make it look bad quickly. I do like the German minimalist designs of Braun, Stowa, etc. But in this case I just don't like the dial layout.
For example, I think this Stowa does it better.
https://ibb.co/3rb5FDY
I also prefer this Nomos.
https://ibb.co/gV6xRhF

tobdom · 29-03-2019 10:08PM

Appreciate the replies. Was moreso wondering if anyone knew anything about the manufacturer quality wise, taste is of course very individual and I like it a lot.

I can get it for €190 so it's not breaking the bank. My day of spending big on a watch has not yet arrived! The collection so far consists of 5 or 6 others ranging from £100 up to about €350....

funkyouup · 29-03-2019 11:08PM

Really nice looking watch, i was on their site alot over xmas looking at there Zeitgeist Automatik, for 190 that one is a great deal.

theheavyhitter · 29-03-2019 11:09PM

tobdom wrote: »

Appreciate the replies. Was moreso wondering if anyone knew anything about the manufacturer quality wise, taste is of course very individual and I like it a lot.

I can get it for €190 so it's not breaking the bank. My day of spending big on a watch has not yet arrived! The collection so far consists of 5 or 6 others ranging from £100 up to about €350....

Best thing to do is read through the 31 customer reviews on Amazon.
There are people that parted with money for one, so gives a good idea of the quality.
A concern would be the review that states the blue dye used in the strap stains ones wrist.
https://www.amazon.com/Lilienthal-Berlin-Watch-Designed-Stainless/dp/B01HVNLYM6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8#customerReviews
My own personal view is the Ronda quartz movement used is reliable.
But with a budget of circa 190 Euro I would go for an Orient Bambino over this.
For example, this one is much less expensive; and the finish level excellent for the price tier.
Also the blue sunburst dial has a lovely finish which changes in the light.
Honestly, even if they were even money; I would still go for the Orient due to the automatic movement over the Ronda quartz.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Orient-Japanese-Automatic-Leather-Calfskin-FAC08004D0/dp/B01NAXJ661/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=orient+bambino&qid=1553897246&s=gateway&sr=8-6
Or if that design isn't to your taste, how about this day-date one?
I really think the value/quality is excellent for the price tier.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/ORIENT-FEV0U003WH-Orient-Analogue-Automatic/dp/B00MWORXIO/ref=pd_sbs_241_54?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00MWORXIO&pd_rd_r=6dd45479-526f-11e9-97a2-5b84abf1db59&pd_rd_w=AmKnN&pd_rd_wg=jMhRN&pf_rd_p=4fe8124b-f455-49bd-9e7d-c251837661fc&pf_rd_r=GG1JJP5NY4EPRCY26KYN&psc=1&refRID=GG1JJP5NY4EPRCY26KYN

Lilienthal Berlin (L1 All Blue)

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