I got a couple of these in today, and while I like the design very much, I have some complaints about the quality. A close examination of both kits reveals that the gold center band section is a bit rough around the edges and does not mate up with the silver as perfectly as I'd like to see in a high end kit. Also the gold accent piece in the cap finial has a visible gap between it and the silver base in which it is mounted. This, too, is on both kits.
And the gold plating is rather rough, with visible flaws in the art deco "crown" part of the center band.
However, these are things one would notice only on a very close inspection. And hopefully, these are just "start-up" problems that will be rectified in future production runs.
Again, I take issue with PSI's infatuation with "pimp stones" in their kits. I thought maybe the darker stone at the top of the clip would work better than things I've seen on other kits like the Nouveau Scepter, but now that I have one in my hand, it's not that impressive. I'd rather they just add a bit more gold there. Or this might be one instance where a clear stone would have perfectly accented the "wings" engraving of these otherwise lovely clips.
Also, the clip ring seems a bit tight at the fitting point, but Dayacom kits often sport that weakness. No one is perfect, I suppose.
I am very happy with the overall look and as soon as some ADI I've ordered gets here, I'll make these two and see how they feel and write.
