Azimuth Mecha-1 Chrono GaugevsAzimuth Mr Roboto R1
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.
Mecha-1 Chrono Gauge
Mr Roboto R1
Diameter
43mm
43mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
50mm
Water Resistance
50m
highest
30m
Power Reserve
n/a
36h
MSRP
$6,096
lowest
$7,291
Movement
Valjoux 7750
ETA 2836-2
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Azimuth Mecha-1 Chrono Gauge for its unique and cool design, with some enjoying its substantial weight and one-of-a-kind nature. However, confusion exists regarding time-telling, with one owner suggesting the top indicator is the hour and the bottom the minute. Some find the 43mm case size makes their wrists look inadequate. Overall, owners consider the Azimuth Mecha-1 Chrono Gauge a fantastic and rare timepiece for its unique appeal.
Overall, owners praise the Azimuth Mr Roboto R1 for its unique, creative, and whimsical design, likening it to an engineering marvel. Some owners find the novelty and $6,000 price off-putting, suggesting it is better suited as a novelty item under $100, while others celebrate its character and unique key-wind crown. On balance, owners rate the Azimuth Mr Roboto R1 highly for its unique and creative design, despite some finding the price point high for its novelty.
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