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This message has been edited by SJX on 2007-12-28 02:18:45
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.
The new IWC Portuguese Regulateur Tourbillon
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 new calibre which is exclusively available in this watch as of now.
The movement decoration is a nod to the IWC pocket watch movements of old, just like the decoration in the F. A. Jones Portuguese. Usually I don't appreciate Geneva stripes in fancy patterns but this movement looks beautiful.
Many brands are opening their own boutiques and thus competing directly with retailers. But on the positive side many brands are collaborating with retailers to create unique limited editions - not just a dial change - which are unavailable elsewhere. This tourbillon is a perfect example of a fruitful collaboration.
- SJX
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.
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
In my opinion ...
... the aesthetic design of the tourbillon cage does not justify its prominent display on the dial.
Regards,
Marcus
Regards,
Marcus
Interesting; I've had a similar discussion, but regarding finishing aesthetics, with
senior IWC execs.
TM
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
Just my 2 cents.
Marcus
When I look at the dial, there's just something missing IMO
I prefer the Sincere Titanium Big Pilot over this Portuguese Regulateur Tourbillon 
Thanks for the sneak peek SJX!
Cheers,
Anthony
Hidden Mickey
Do you know the game of Hidden Mickey on Disney Channel, where you have to found 3 circles that represent mickey head and its 2 ears?
Well on your 1st pictures you can find the hidden mickey. So this watch might be considered the most expensive mickey watch?
The most expensive hidden Mickey
is reputedly the piece unique Vianney Halter perpetual
calendar with thermometer made for Goldpfeil. Although it did not sell at
auction, apparently it changed hands later on for well north of half a million.
:-)
calendar with thermometer made for Goldpfeil. Although it did not sell at
auction, apparently it changed hands later on for well north of half a million.
:-)
- SJX