TheMadDruid
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I guess the latter.
May 15, 2019,12:22 PM
At the time I got it I thought I had achieved horological heaven: a Breguet tourbillon. Then I quickly realized that tourbillons did nothing enchanting for me. I came to the opinion that they were vanity projects for watchmakers. Which is fine-much of mechanical watches and watchmaking is that. But this particular endeavor didnโt excite me like flybacks and rattrapantes did. And now chronometres. Having said all that (bet you wish you hadnโt asked) this movement in particular is stunning. But get the YG Marine!!!!
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I had this one once.
By: TheMadDruid : May 15th, 2019-11:23
Gorgeous movement. But tourbillons arenโt magical to me. Make sure that that complication alone will satisfy you.
I guess the latter.
By: TheMadDruid : May 15th, 2019-12:22
At the time I got it I thought I had achieved horological heaven: a Breguet tourbillon. Then I quickly realized that tourbillons did nothing enchanting for me. I came to the opinion that they were vanity projects for watchmakers. Which is fine-much of mec...
Lugs apart, I love Breguets
By: sham1 : May 15th, 2019-11:40
and its wide selection of tourbillons, the 5317 being no exception! That 5 day power reserve was quite something in its day and still is actually. The engraved movement is a huge plus and I will not even mention the dial
Thanks Sham!
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : May 15th, 2019-12:05
The engraved movement is part of the allure!
Stunning movement
By: Uncle Chico : May 15th, 2019-12:00
Very balanced dial. If the goal is to own a tourbillon this is the classic example. I think there are other Breguet references that are more graceful with more complicated guilloche but this is definitely a serious presence on the wrist. I wouldn't say no...
At 66%off, still decided to pass.
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : May 15th, 2019-14:35
Won't see that deal again, but it's not the watch for me. Not a buy and flip person either.
I agree sincerely
By: ChristianDK : May 16th, 2019-21:20
Iโm much more hesitant now, before pulling the trigger. It has to be a burning desire to own it, before I buy it. There are so many watches that I like - but Iโm not sure they would make me a happier person. Ownership is an other issue.
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By: ChristianDK : May 17th, 2019-08:01
I passed on it!
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : May 17th, 2019-05:51
Bought a good example of a yellow gold bracelet pre-swatch Breguet that I think will be fun to own.
I hate excessive text
By: Spartacus : May 17th, 2019-08:42
Especially on a dress watch. That means the "five days" on the top example is a non-starter for me. I much prefer using all Roman numerals like the bottom example. I find the shape of the power reserve window, specifically the hard acute angle at the bott...