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the celestial
Always liked the white metal with blue. Not for the movement cause that is the only thing I don't like. For such an impressive complication and such a price tag it could have been more 'special' than the same base movement we find in a world timer. Nothing wrong with a 240, I absolutely love it in my WT but in a watch at a similar price level of a 5204 and 5370 I want to see more.
That aside, if I had the money, I would buy one definitely. Since I got crazy about watches I never really cared about a repeater not tourbillon, it's just not for me. I appreciate the complication but I would buy other complications. Chronographs!
This Celestial on the other hand would probably be another serious candidate. In the non discontinued market I would put this in the top 3. If the budget was big enough ... a 5204, a 5370 and probably the 6102
just gorgeous
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the celestial
Always liked the white metal with blue. Not for the movement cause that is the only thing I don't like. For such an impressive complication and such a price tag it could have been more 'special' than the same base movement we find in a world timer. Nothin...
I 90% agree with you. The movement is also an issue for me. The list, too... Except that I much prefer the 5102 to the 6102. The date is disturbing me. I prefer the 5102 for the purity of
Its dial. And like you, I consider it as a dream watch... Now, the movement, once again... Best, Nicolas
Apparently, I am desensitized in the question of base movements ....
... but astronomic complications and indications are energy hungry. A fine and delicate movement might be exclusive, but mostly not reasonable. This is why I have no problems at all with the ETA 2892A2 being the base movement of Ulysse Nardin's astronomic...
Agreed
Agree with your comment about the movement. Could have been more special. I love the central months indicator. Wish there were more models with this complication.
I think I totally agree with you
I've seen the 6102P a year ago and indeed, I'm also very attracted by the way the sky has been represented and what it brings in terms of poetry. Maybe that the 44mm are necessary for such a dial... I've never found any problem in having a smaller movemen...
No problems with the movement. It needs to be thin!
I think ... so long as it's solid and reliable ... the movement is not an issue. On the contrary the 240 is probably the ideal movement if self-winding is desired. In other threads I've seen concerning this watch and specifically complaining about the mov...
True, the thickness is really an issue
And getting a thin movement base, especially an automatic wound one, is not that easy to find. I overlooked that point. Thanks for your input Best, Mark
Feel free to remove if its in bad taste but
May I understand why, mechanically or artistically, does this fall within the price categories of much more complex pieces like perpetual chronos/rattrapantes? Regards, skyeriding
No problem about asking if done as respectfully as you did :)
There are watches (like the 5959P www.watchprosite.com ) that are proposed at a quite high priced compared to others and which assets are not always visible. The construction of the complication and the different layers (3 Sapphire glasses, moonph...
Your Premise Might Not Be Right?
I'm not sure if your premise that a Celestial is less complicated than a perpetual is true? While it is a fact that a Perpetual has a lot more dials, this may NOT be the only measure of complexity. Indeed, the 5078 only displays Hours, Minutes and Seconds...
Not to say it is "less complicated", but trying to get an insight as to its category compared to other similar movements
I believe each complications have their own issues and adjustments required to work properly, and there should be a somewhat tangible justification of why a watch within a brand's catalogue may be put in a certain pricing category to justify its value. I ...
Functional but perhaps not "special ?" I don't know the right answer here...
...I understand the comment regarding the movement. At that money, the expectation is there, rightly or wrongly, for a bit "more." The 5204, for example, gets as much time backside up for good reason IMO. On the other hand, all of these pieces are first a...
Everyone's Opinion is Right
If your opinion is that a Celestial does not meet your expectations for the money then you're right not to pursue one. For those of us who do covet this complication, however, it all makes terrific sense. I'll let you in on a very unexpected observation I...
Hahaha ... You're Right!
Only jewelers have asked to see the watch when I've worn it. I've never bumped into another aficionado/collector with it on. Most of us are pretty low key at events that attempt to assemble a watch loving crowd ... so ... Nautilus 5980! Lol ... BTW I mean...
Congratulations!
I understand you have one, if ever you can take some pictures, we'd love to see them (in a new post). It is a rare reference to see and it would be great to have also your feedback as an owner Best, Mark
OK
Maybe the next full moon I'll combine several Moon Phase pieces along with the Celestial for a unique shot
Agreed on dial
Mean Solar Time, I saw this watch at my dealer. I am very interested in astronomical complications. I walked away with mixed feelings. You're right, the dial indoors (and that's where I got to see it) is pretty dark and not at all like the photos, at leas...
I learned something!
I was not aware that there exists a 2nd version of the night sky? Interesting!
