SJX
[Purist]
8540
I agree
The tourbillon regulateur looks MUCH better than the
regular Portuguese tourbillon with the odd space around the tourbillon cage on
the dial.
regular Portuguese tourbillon with the odd space around the tourbillon cage on
the dial.
That being said, you are right, the dial is busy and there
are many elements competing for your attention. My ideal design would be to have
a tourbillon visible from the back only, a discreet tourbillon in the style of
the Patek 10-day ref. 5101. But I suspect only Patek can pull that off, any
other brand needs to put the tourbillon in front to attract buyers.
are many elements competing for your attention. My ideal design would be to have
a tourbillon visible from the back only, a discreet tourbillon in the style of
the Patek 10-day ref. 5101. But I suspect only Patek can pull that off, any
other brand needs to put the tourbillon in front to attract buyers.
- SJX
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Maybe a bit too busy dial? >>>
I'm not very fan. The Portuguese is a fine watch to include a tourbillon in it, but in a regulateur???? Not very sure. In the Regulateurs range, I certainly prefer this one: This last one has a more classic and simple look, IMHO....
In my opinion ...
... the aesthetic design of the tourbillon cage does not justify its prominent display on the dial. Regards, Marcus
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