amanico
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The combo Tourbillon, WT, Perpetual Calendar is uncommon and quite interesting.
Now, the 48 mm case is a big downside in terms of wearability...
Why do they all go for big watches?
I understand that a 39, 2 mm movement requires a big case, but hey...
Best,
Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2012-03-08 11:55:16
Baselworld 2012: Glashütte Original Grande Cosmopolite Tourbillon
Saxon watchmaker Glashütte Original packs the world and its 37 time zones into precisely 8.72 cubic centimetres and straps it onto the traveller's wrist. Following a highly focused development phase, Glashütte Original's constructors, designers and master...
The combo Tourbillon, WT, Perpetual Calendar is uncommon and quite interesting.
Now, the 48 mm case is a big downside in terms of wearability... Why do they all go for big watches? I understand that a 39, 2 mm movement requires a big case, but hey... Best, Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2012-03-08 11:55:16
Not that I'm an expert, Nicolas, but could it be that . . .
. . . the combination of complications - integral perpetual calendar with tourbillon plus world timer that adjusts for every time zone and DST - in conjunction with the imperative to display them with clarity and proportionality determines the size of the...
Seems as though . . .
. . . I've forgotten the Sport Evo Impact . . . . . . which, at 46 mm diameter, is definitely larger than 44 mm. My bad ;-) . . ....
44 mm for the JLC Hybris Mechanica à Grande Sonnerie
Which also includes a retrogrape perpetual calendar, a flying tourbillon, all in all the movement is made of 1300 parts. Yes, it is big, but not at that point. Best, Nicolas
This is interesting
And with the combo of size, material, and complication, highly appealing! Now, let's see if it pulls at my heart. Stephen
This is the masterpiece I first learned of . . .
. . . while visiting the Manufacture in May of 2008, when it was in development. My compliments to the designers and watchmakers at Glashütte Original. It would be difficult to imagine a watch as complex and functional as this. World travelers of not...
Wow.... just wow
I am greatly impressed with the functions, innovation and the design is stunning. I am moved on all fronts except the size. My wrist and budget can't handle it, but what a watch for the lucky 25 who can. Congrats to Glashutte Original.
If you have to ask...
OK, I'm asking... any idea as to ballpark price for this wondrous little bauble?
Yes, but . . .
. . . not willing to share just yet. I would need clearance from Our Man in Glashütte to release that detail . . .