CaliforniaJed
[Purist]
5164
Micro-rotor madness.
Well, okay, not madness, but my collection now includes two -- both from Chopard, both L.U.C. One is the 16/1860, with the cal. 1.96 Geneva Seal movement, the other the Tech QF, with the cal. 9.96 movement that carries the Qualite Fleurier certification. Here they are together, served on a platter!
Here's the 1.96:
And the 9.96:
I've begun to fall for these micro movements in a big way! If I commit to another it will most certainly be another L.U.C, as I am now a complete and unequivocal fan, though I am in a love affair with the Laurent Ferrier Galet Micro-Rotor as well! And of course, there's more than one Patek micro-rotor I wouldn't kick out of bed. Then there are the vintage Polerouters from Universal Geneve. What can I say -- I guess it IS madness.
How about you? Let's see your favorites from your collection, or that you would like to own.
Best,
CaliforniaJed
Micro-rotor madness.
Well, okay, not madness, but my collection now includes two -- both from Chopard, both L.U.C. One is the 16/1860, with the cal. 1.96 Geneva Seal movement, the other the Tech QF, with the cal. 9.96 movement that carries the Qualite Fleurier certification. ...
Based on your pics ...
It's far from madness. Those movements are gorgeous! The 1.96 is to die for. You are correct. You must get a Universal and then a Caliber 11/12 to continue your micro rotor quest. Cheers, Nilo
I think you're right! I definitely need to go vintage.
Help me -- Caliber 12 in the Chronomatic movement? Best, CaliforniaJed
One is all you need, FX
when it is a Patek (5131?). Beautiful on both sides. Thanks for posting. Best, CaliforniaJed
Mine went with me to a musical last evening
Thought the musical & the watch paired quite nicely :) Melvin the micro rotor the fishes the musical & a great one it is ...
Absolutely stunning, Mell!
I'm sure I would walk into walls if I had that on my wrist! I've still not had the pleasure of seeing one in the metal. Thanks so much for sharing this one with us. Best, CaliforniaJed
My L.U.C Qualite Fleurier - Cal. 9.96 says hi.
My L.U.C Qualite Fleurier - Cal. 9.96 says hi. ...
Stunning photos, Merv, of a stunning QF!
Great to see so many QFs showing up in the thread! Best, CaliforniaJed
And where it all began...
Buren – the originator of the micro-rotor (Hamilton soon followed). ...
Gorgeous, Tony.
Yours? If so, do you wear it much? Thanks for the pic. Best, CaliforniaJed
Thanks C-Jed...
yes, they are mine. I don't wear either of them often, but I like them both very much. The Super Slender (not really by today's standards) has a particularly nice case that rivals those of more highly regarded brands. Cheers, Tony C.
I had three, I still have two.
UG Polerouter Sub, Cal 215-2: And, of course, the Patek Cal 240, housed in the 5110: The Chopard one is beautiful. Really like their level of finish, more than their dials, most often, even if I could enjoy your open dial one! Best, Jed. Nicolas ...
Another Cal. 240 makes the thread, and the first UG makes the thread!
The 5110 is such a great example of a world time. How about a dial shot of the UG? We'll agree to disagree about the L.U.C dials! Some have things that bother me (like all Manufactures), but most hit the mark with me. Best, CaliforniaJed
Dial shot of the UG Polerouter Sub. Just for your eyes.
Hmmmm! All the best, my friend. Nicolas ...
I still want to see more micro-rotors!
I've also posted a closer look at the two L.U.Cs in the Chopard forum here: Best, CaliforniaJed
well, you DID ask for more .........
a dangerous request from a Breitling collector, here are a bit more; starting with a pair of UG Polerouters an some Breitling & 12s ;) ref. 2105 ref. 2111 ref. 2112 ref. 2117 ref. 2129 ref. 2130 forgice the mini-tsunami; Fred ...
Wow, Fred! Wow1\!
Fantastic! Thanks so much. That's got to take the prize as the most Breitlings ever in one post, no? (And the Polerouters were great, too.) So help a novice -- what are the differences between the cal 11 and cal 12? Best, CaliforniaJed
Cal.11/12
thx, CaliforniaJed, happy to add a bit of info. Cal. 11 was the first version of the "Project 99" Breitling/Heuer/Bueren Chrono-Matic, a pre-series was produced in 1968, official launch was March 3rd, 1969; it combined a Bueren micro-rotor base movement w...
My one and only Micro-rotor
Hey CJ, Great Micro-rotor thread you have going here! Please let me join with my (so far) one and only Micro-rotor. An early Patented rights pending... Well, history tells us that Universal Geneve lost the patent war, but the Genta design lives on! :) Bes...
Chocolate at its best...
I might have more on that theme.... Let's see if I can get some decent pics of my news kinder egg! ;) Best Blomman
In agree with Nicolas.
The Geneva stripes on the movement look amazing, and I really like the center of the dial -- almost like burled wood. Thanks for posting, Blomman. Best, CaliforniaJed
My none and never UG micro-rotor . . .
[image credits: mrsnak] . . . discovered five years ago at an NAWCC event. I'm still kicking myself for not getting this one. ...
Nice one!
Interesting to see a Chronometre with only 2 positions adjustment. Most you see are with 5p. Best Blomman
My one and only micro rotor............
[URL=] [/URL] [URL=] [/URL] Patek 3940R :) ...
If you're only going to own one, Tony,
why not a Patek! A gorgeous one at that. I have often dreamed of owning a 3940. For now, your picture will suffice! Best, CaliforniaJed
Naw, he screwed up, too! . . .
. . . either of us could've walked away with it (the seller was asking for $1200, and this was back in '08), but we both passed.