Tourbillons: A Collector's Journey Through Horological Artistry
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Tourbillons: A Collector's Journey Through Horological Artistry

By samwan · Apr 4, 2020 · 26 replies
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Samwan's post on tourbillons offers a captivating visual journey through some of horology's most exquisite complications. His personal collection, showcased through stunning photography, invites readers to appreciate the artistry and engineering behind these intricate movements. This article delves into the community's insights on these exceptional timepieces, exploring their design, value, and the unique stories behind their creation.

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Which one do you prefer, and why?

Sam

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Mohannad (aka Riddler)
Apr 4, 2020

I’d pick the journe (phenomenal) and the Lange with grey dial

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samwan
Apr 4, 2020

Those are my favorites too

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Claudio S.
Apr 4, 2020

Actually this is only watch I would buy out of those. This is my personal taste - I just don’t like holes in dials. But overall looks, of Laurent Ferrier is wonderful for me, the slim hands and indexes, perfect movement finish and look. Since beginning I love this watch. I was lucky to meet personally Mr Ferrier in Baselworld 2010, when the brand was launched and I still remember how big impression it makes to me. And Mr Laurent, so nice and passionate gentleman. Mr Ferrier used to work for 37 y

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samwan
Apr 4, 2020

Funnily enough, every time I wear this watch, it grows on me. The enamel dial, the Roman indices, the minimalist dial, the size and the weight - everything is just perfect...

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samwan
Apr 4, 2020

This watch immediate caught my attention when it was launched, and I had to wait until the AD advised me they received one. I think I got the first piece that hit the market here. One pitfall of collecting tourbillons is that they usually do not hold their values well because of a weak secondary market. I soon learned this lesson and as a result, bought most of the above pieces in the after/secondary market... Here is another Laurent Ferrier I have - the Traveler

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samwan
Apr 4, 2020

The Piaget Emperador Tourbillon....got it through an auction

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