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I hear ya, it does all makes sense tho

Quartz jumping seconds was a novelty back in the day. No one now views it that way, being interested in it was a fad.

Spring Drive now is not a fad, but IMO a sustained niche for enthusiasts. It’s been around a while and has stood the test of time (pun intended!)

The F. P. Journe is high end mechanical art/creativity. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.