Have not seen nor read the press release....

Thanks for your thoughts - everyone is entitled to their own opinions. However, from traveling to, and visiting Greubel Forsey on a number of occasions (as referenced in the text) I can honestly say that I believe what Stephen told me.
I have seen over time the development of the watches. From the first decision to commit resources and undertake a particular project - not all of which see the light of day in a finished watch - or that get finished in the form originally envisaged at the start - to the completion. Initial designs, prototypes (that run for months) to test the timing in a variety of positions, temperatures, daily wear; to trials with the form of the watch with different finishing; to an accepted final watch. I have known Greubel Forsey put a watch on hold for two years, at the penultimate finished watch because they wanted to change the cage design (two prong cage to three prong cage on the 24 second incline) or move a power reserve a few degrees on the dial.
Do GF have an OCD compulsion with chronometry, design, and finishing? Yes. Do I believe that after seeing their watches timed, designed, and finished at close hand over the past decade and written it down in the articles as referenced. Yes. Does this cost a great deal of time and effort? Yes....
Would I buy this watch if I had the funds? Yes.
Andrew H

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Simply signing their name! Greubel Forsey introduces three new models at SIHH2016.

By: 219 : January 31st, 2016-07:48

You have to admire Greubel Forsey. Each and every year they produce at least one new movement and watch; sometimes two or more; and this year proved no exception. This year the watches were more basic in terms of movement design, but were still, nonethele...

Thx for this so enjoyable read & splendid pictorial !.. It's cmprehensive reviews like yours, that bring informations &..

By: hs111 : January 31st, 2016-08:31

.. lots of admirative pleasure ! On a very humble note, I have never seen one of their treasures, but I am pretty sure, that will be hopefully changed by trying to get a glimpse on one of the "real things". Your points are so well taken, and have provided...

My thanks HS - very kind of you to say so.

By: 219 : February 1st, 2016-02:33

If you get a chance, do go and see a GF dealer. If nothing else: to see how beautifully designed, made, and finished the watches are. Much appreciated Andrew H

I'll try to do so.. Now a bit briefed by your so nice write-up !.. Thx again & Best !.. hs :)) [nt]

By: hs111 : February 1st, 2016-03:00

Thanks for the much appreciated thread

By: kolosstt : January 31st, 2016-09:25

very informative and enjoyable read. Thanks Kolosstt

Humble thanks.

By: 219 : February 1st, 2016-02:33

glad you enjoyed the read. Andrew H

Thanks a lot Andrew for this great post.

By: foversta : January 31st, 2016-09:38

I still have issues with the Vision. It is not my cup of tea. But the Signature 1 and the Double Balancier... we have here two amazing watches. I will write something about the Signature 1 later. I'm happy to see that even without Tourbillon Greubel Forse...

Thanks Fx.

By: 219 : February 1st, 2016-02:52

I tend to agree on the Vision - especially on the back of the watch - and equally agree on the new watches ! Thanks Andrew H

Signature for me. The simplest, the nicest, I mean.

By: amanico : January 31st, 2016-10:33

Now they should try a thinner and more elegant case, IMO... Best, Nicolas

Not sure if the Signature is a one-off in terms

By: 219 : February 1st, 2016-02:54

of dimensions, but GF have been producing watches with a thinner profile in recent years. Always found their watches fascinating and still wearable despite the depth to the case. Andrew H

Not always believe the press release ..

By: Goldenlutin : February 1st, 2016-14:39

Signature 1... six years in the making?!?. With all due respect but they must be kidding. It has the technical complexity of the ETA/Unitas 6497... If any other brand would have presented such a watch with such claims, we (at least I) would have laughed, ...

Have not seen nor read the press release....

By: 219 : February 2nd, 2016-02:42