FabR
[Senior Patek Moderator]
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As a first reaction: a very, very bold and superbly executed new Patek. Those not yet satisfied with the originality of the other special editions hadn't really been forgotten by the brand..
My main question is why the tourbillon is now in plain sight, a very unusual move for Patek... I will have to see it in person, including the new movement (if I ever get a chance, not being in Singapore!), but overall, I'm definitely impressed by this surprise. ;-)
Wow!!
I'm usually not big on skeleton watches, but WOW this one is a real killer. Love it!
Amazing!!!
I wonder if this is also limited to 5 pieces. Love the way the hammer/gong setup is on the front! Now can see the striking of the minute repeater mechanism whereas before can only hear it. Definitely unique and love it! In the past on skeleton minute repe...
As a first reaction: a very, very bold and superbly executed new Patek. Those not yet satisfied with the originality of the other special editions hadn't really been forgotten by the brand..
My main question is why the tourbillon is now in plain sight, a very unusual move for Patek... I will have to see it in person, including the new movement (if I ever get a chance, not being in Singapore!), but overall, I'm definitely impressed by this sur...
What you are seeing
Is the back of the tourbillon (which with a skeleton dial is bound to happen)
I have enjoyed the self righteous Indignation of purists
And brand protectors to this reference. I think it's quite fun and why shouldnt the tourbillon be on the front? It's not to show off but if I have a tourbillon I want to see the cage moving around!!! The hammers are a bit like 5520 and I think for the own...
I’m surprised to see so many positive reactions here.
This is not my cup of tea at all.
The watch is a killer, but not for my wrist (or should I say for my pocket 😜)
And I would definitely remove the word 'tourbillon'.
