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I deliberately left aside the quality aspect ....

 

... since I cannot check the finish of this particular model. Yet I think a tourbillon displayed in a dial cutout should be subjected to some care in its optical design: just think of those beautiful tourbillon cages made by Breguet, Vacheron, AP or Claret. This one in the IWC appears to be a bit sloppily designed. This does by no means describe the mechanism's quality, but I think that tourbillon cages can either be technically reduced to the minimum, then they are "pure" and functional, like those made by Habring. Or you decide to spend some extra mass on a pleasing design of the cage. And the IWC regulateur appears to my eyes as if its makers simplay stopped after stage 1 "build a tourbillon", before stage 2 "design a tourbillon".

Just my 2 cents.
Marcus

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The new IWC Portuguese Regulateur Tourbillon

 
By: SJX : December 28th, 2007-02:14
Like the titanium Big Pilot , the IWC Portuguese Regulateur Tourbillon is a limited edition for Sincere Haute Horlogerie. Only 15 pieces will be made, all in rose gold. It is not a rejigged version of the existing Portguese tourbillon, the movement is a n...  

Maybe a bit too busy dial? >>>

 
By: amanico : December 28th, 2007-03:14
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 ...

 
By: Marcus Hanke : December 28th, 2007-04:05
... the aesthetic design of the tourbillon cage does not justify its prominent display on the dial. Regards, Marcus

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