Horological Meandering

While the Rolex, AP and FP Journe boutiques in Dubai mall had no actual merchandise to sell but we’re still teeming with tourists, these three absolute grails were sitting in the display cases; unloved, unrecognized, and looking for a foster watchbox (wit...  

The winding experience is unlike anything else, and the whole watch comes into motion after a single rotation of the winding crown (which is the beauty of the fusee and chain constant force mechanism). The finishing is very unique to that brand too. I’m a... 

...the finishing looks as good as anybody in the business...and I love the quirky case shape : )

financial benefit of Chopard, I sense big things from them

Any interesting insights on how GF and FB compare in wearability, finishing, etc. after having held both?

The finishing philosophy of the two brands is almost polar opposites. The FB is more austere and functional, and let’s the amazing tech be the star of the show. That suits me more. They even issued this watch in a scratch-resistant titanium case which mak... 

I was hoping the lack of lugs would have made it more manageable.

So don’t let lug overhang turn you off from the most spectacular watch that I’ve ever handled.

can't sell even with the heavy discount. After that they are still not accessible to most people....

I believe that both brands can revise them aggressive pricing strategy just a tad bit. They’d be able reach more customers, sell more units, and get more a following. I understand the amount of R+D and the hours of finishing entailed, but [to me] that doe... 

Probably still on display because there retail price is already up up there like you mentioned.

So it’s not just the pricing, but that plays a big role, as you said

It’s a watch company, status symbol and networking facilitator. All this while being so polarizing, I actually like a few of their watches.

But they were also more available before this bubble started

You have been wearing the Rolls Royce of watches - both GF and FB have raised the bar to a different level, hence the prices. My only qualm would be the size of their offerings even though Signature One and Balancier Contemporain are GFs wearable watches.... 

You and I share the same wrist size, so no wonder we gravitates to the more well-proportioned watches in the GF catalogue. That FB though…😍😍

All three are absolutely incredible!

Do come visit. Dubai watch week is an annual event which is garnering international attention

I would like to visit at some point and watch week would be a good excuse! Cheers!

“Albaif baitaik” (the Arabic equivalent of ‘su case me casa’)

I like how he puts it “ruins credit history, started criminal records or both…” hahaha, this cracked me up. I only know 1 person with a GF in real life. I think many forum members remember the doctor too.

A doctor with a GF, you say 🤔. Well, know the sense of unaccomplished for has settled in.

A few common friends told me he is close to GF and got this piece in a unique arrangement. That was many years ago when GF was still obscure. Imagine having a watchmaker as a close friend. I bet they will from time to time, offer unique deals, or make one... 

Let’s just say that I’ve tried to impress on my sister to become friends with this “co-worker” 🤣🤣🤣

like I, and frankly most of us, are.

. What about the credit score though?

career, there's a second jurisdiction in which your criminal a$$ would be covered right there, the Purist way. #lawyerup Cheers Marc P.S. "Judge, my client had a noble cause."

Like you said and also above my watch budget . But would love to add a GF or FB at some point ,especially the GF CB is a absolute dream watch for me .

That CB had the prettiest dial for sure. That mirror!

As for the ones you showed, I am more partial to this one 😉 ...  

Breath-taking piece , Justin

I’m curious