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  1. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Jul 16, 2018

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    As to which crown to use.

    Standard, Onion or Turnip. Which one suits the style/aesthetics of the watch?

    Constructive feedback appreciated.

    1-Standard.JPG

    2-Onion.JPG

    3-Turnip.JPG
     
  2. gostang9 Jul 16, 2018

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    Door #3 for me, no scientific logic...
     
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  3. Mtek Jul 16, 2018

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    I’d go 2, matches the circular patterns on the dial. Nice looking watch regardless of choice.
     
  4. ANALOGUE Jul 16, 2018

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    I would go for 1, but a bit thinner if possible. I believe the larger crowns take too much attention from the lovely dial :)
     
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  5. Noddyman Jul 16, 2018

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    After a few viewings I go for #1, keep it simple.
     
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  6. Rman Jul 16, 2018

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    Maybe a flatter crown would suit the watch better but 2 and 3 work pretty well.
     
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  7. rob#1 Jul 16, 2018

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    I’d go for #1 - the turnip makes the small seconds look off-centre, and while the onion looks good I think the standard is more subtle
     
  8. makaria indica Jul 16, 2018

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    #2 aesthetically matches the small silver dots outside the numerals
     
  9. ConElPueblo Jul 16, 2018

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    What he said.

    Have a look at Breguet's choice of crowns for their watches; none are very big nor do they take away attention from the dial.
     
  10. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Jul 16, 2018

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    Hidden crown :whistling:
     
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  11. alam Jul 16, 2018

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    I’m moving with the #3 crowd :thumbsup:
     
  12. michael22 Jul 16, 2018

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    #1 looks better because it is smaller.
     
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  13. ext1 Jul 16, 2018

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    #3 Because I think historically that style of aesthetic fits better with that type of crown. #1 doesn't look like it belongs somehow.
     
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  14. Vitezi Jul 16, 2018

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    When faced with a difficult decision such as this, one could ponder: "What would the world renown Wandolec Art Studio do?" and then select either the turnip or the onion.
    In which case, you should choose something else.
     
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  15. SeanO Jul 16, 2018

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    for busted arse old hands like yours probably 3.

    or something like this one off the Ball in the FS Forum

    [​IMG]
     
  16. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Jul 16, 2018

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    Knew I had seen 2 before, in my Dremel ;)

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  17. UncleBuck understands the decision making hierarchy Jul 16, 2018

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    Beautiful watch!
    The only suggestion I dislike is #2, it seems to throw off the balance.
    I tend to favor a smaller crown as to not detract from that dial.

    Another option:
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  18. akshayluc420 Jul 16, 2018

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    The Turnip screams 'Aviator' to me and this watch looks far to refined, and the Standard is exactly that: standard, plain, nothing special.

    Is the watch a manual wind? The Onion would certainly be helpful when winding, as well as look good!
     
  19. ulackfocus Jul 16, 2018

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    Onion! Onion! Onion!

    (that's a vote for #2 if I didn't make myself clear.)

    They're cooler than a rooftop vent. :p

    industrial-ventilator-500x500.jpg
     
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  20. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Jul 16, 2018

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    Of those shown, #2 goes best IMO. Is this a 6498? If so let me know and I may have another option for you along the lines of what several have suggested...