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Little Greubel Forsey Dble balancier 35 pictures
Hi everyone,
It is not so big on the wrist (the watch is more than 2mm thinner than the others)
The 2 angled balance wheels
THe sand blast finish is fantastic
Cheers, Mark This message has been edited by Mark in Paris on 2013-12-12 06:38:22
With the Parisian salon that stood at the end of November, I could see most of their beauties but especially try the new 6 pieces LE, Double Balancier 35°.
It's a stunning piece. One of their watch that suits best to my wrist.
First, let me say that their watches maybe the best of all, from my own tastes of course: it has a wonderful finish and the technical performance too.
When I first heard about the brand a few years ago, I thought double or quadruple tourbillons were too much. I thought, even if it was a performance, that it was an arm race. Putting more tourbillon just to say "our watch have more". What was the point?
But, as I learned about their products and especially the technical research and developement they made, the intent was really something else: try to make a different interpretation of the tourbillon we are used to seeing in many brands nowadays.
I think they achieved this goal in a very powerful way.
As for the finish, when we compare 2 watches, the difference is never that important. When we think a watch is better finished than another, it is not from 5 to 10, but usually from a 5 to a 6 or a 7 or maybe, at most, an 8.
Here, when you have one of their watches in your hand you really see there is a world between for instance an ALS or a Patek and a GF.
Maybe the type of decoration (more polished surfaces, more room in the watch) is different and make this finishing look better than it is.
Anyway, these are, from far, the best in their field imho (I imagine this can explain a part of the price they ask).
My only concern would be, if I decide to purchase a GF, wouldn't I want to have at least the 24seconds tourbillon for the same price? I guess I would.
Here are the pics:
It is not so big on the wrist (the watch is more than 2mm thinner than the others)
The 2 angled balance wheels
THe sand blast finish is fantastic
- I could also see the 2 balance wheels "Binome".
They work together with a different angle but under the same bridge (not yet used in a watch, except prototypes) :
Here is a little video and a picture of the movement+prototype watch:
Cheers, Mark This message has been edited by Mark in Paris on 2013-12-12 06:38:22
"What was the point?"
Mark, I had the same thoughts like you - double ... quadruple tourbillon ... .
But then I was asked to handle some pieces, to examine them with a good loupe, to try them on my wrist and on top I got a personal introduction by Stephen Forsey - lot´s of background information.
I was seriously impressed and not only by the watches I saw, also by the people behind and their approach.
Maybe one day ... with lot´s of luck ... I guess you know what I have in mind
Thanks for sharing!
Oliver
But then I was asked to handle some pieces, to examine them with a good loupe, to try them on my wrist and on top I got a personal introduction by Stephen Forsey - lot´s of background information.
I was seriously impressed and not only by the watches I saw, also by the people behind and their approach.
Maybe one day ... with lot´s of luck ... I guess you know what I have in mind
Thanks for sharing!
Oliver
"Certainly" one day...
Hey Oliver,
The only one who comes and visit my AHCI posts :p
I didn't have the chance to talk with him but viewed some YouTube videos from him and it seems to be a very clear and patient man.
Holding some of their timepieces is trully a great moment and I'm glad we had the same feeling there.
As you said, maybe one day !
Thanks for the thoughts 
Cheers, Mark
Let me be the second
to thank you for this post! I've seen the watches but never had them on my wrist. Well what to say, I think they are wonderfull. I'm with you concerning your analysis.
But realistically, I never will own one due to the pricepoint (and other hobbies ;-))
Thx again for sharing.
Best regards,
Dirk
But realistically, I never will own one due to the pricepoint (and other hobbies ;-))
Thx again for sharing.
Best regards,
Dirk
lol thanks :)
Yes we are some to be amazed by what they do.
Even ifcan't afford them! (boats are quite a budget
Thanks for chiming in
Cheers, Mark
haha
So true Oliver! Perhaps I should concentrate more on watches. It is just that over the last years, a lot of the magic has gone due to the lack of a relation between quality and feel and the associated pricing. Don't know, but it is somehow disapointing to see that everything can be done by everybody, marketing taking an ever bigger portion of the budget (even for smaller brands), too many novelties each year (that even are not yet working), .... It just doesn't feel right anymore. Or I'm getting old ;-)
Cheers my friend,
Dirk
Cheers my friend,
Dirk
With the knowledge you/we have ...
it gets more difficult, yes. To find the THE (next) one that feels just right/perfect is maybe more challenging today, I agree. Still it is possible after doing some homework and that is a huge part of the fun, isn´t it? Also we learn a lot about us, while taking such decisions. Hopefully
You and me, we can enjoy what we have and we still "cherish" our dreams.
By the way, I have a new and very proud boat owner in the family ;-)
Best,
Oliver
You and me, we can enjoy what we have and we still "cherish" our dreams.
By the way, I have a new and very proud boat owner in the family ;-)
Best,
Oliver
"name starts with R"
I know what you have in mind, but it is not me who owns the boat.
It starts with an "O" and ends with an "i". Most famous sailors started like this ...
At the moment he is training a lot, even in winter four hours each Saturday.
It starts with an "O" and ends with an "i". Most famous sailors started like this ...
At the moment he is training a lot, even in winter four hours each Saturday.
Homework.
I really find myself in what you just said.
Trying to learn more and more about watches and the watch industry make us be more and more hard to please, at least more demanding.
We try to navigate among the marketing or technical stuff but, as you said again, this is part of the trip (and the fun of course).
I'm sure I'm more encline to find the right watch for me today than at the beginning.
Cheers, Mark
This watch is a MUST buy.
It is very beautiful.
I can only say...look at the vertical winch tourbillon from Cabestan as well.
Or..buy both.
These are GIANTS of watch making to me.