Held it under the loupe again today. The updates to the crystal—especially the subtle rounding of the surface—are astounding. True to the original’s specs, it catches light in a softened halo now. The movement is fluid, with no hitch in the sweep. Engravings on the new-gen bracelet are sharply defined, and that folding clasp clicks with authority.

I’d always admired the Day-Date, but this one? Carnelian, just like the pendant she wore on our first date. The weight, the gleam, the tiny etched crown in the crystal.

What I admire most is the cohesion: carnelian—a chalcedony stone steeped in warmth—offers a deep red-orange hue that, paired with the yellow gold case, creates a harmony of Earth tones rarely matched in watchmaking. The diamonds serve as punctuation rather than spectacle. The precision of the rehaut’s crisp engraving is on par with authentic releases, and the date window's magnification is perfectly executed. With its scratch-proof crystal and etched crown barely visible, it's both a visual and tactile delight.

Every detail, from the magnification to the beveled sapphire crystal, speaks of knowing restraint.

The moment I saw the carnelian dial, I knew I wasn’t just looking at a watch—I was witnessing an embodiment of warmth and permanence. Set against yellow gold and kissed with diamond hour markers, it glows like a sunset poured into time. The smooth sweep of the movement whispers quality, while the brilliant clarity of the sapphire crystal teases my eyes with soft reflections. And then there’s that President bracelet... seamless, solid, opulent.