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For me...
...the individual parts are more desirable than the sum. I can appreciate the whole package certainly, and there is a great deal of technical and aesthetic prowess on display, but I do not find myself "falling for" the dial and overall presentation of the amazing tourbillon. I find that I wish to take all the parts and move them around a bit. I like the multi-level treatment of the dial, but feel perhaps it is too avant-garde for my personal taste. I feel that perhaps a solution could've been found to segment all the "windows" in a more cohesive format. Still, the tourbillon IS mesmerizing and I love the time display.
Thanks especially for the video! This was a great report, Fr.Xavier!
Daos
Histoire de Tourbillon 2: a light and heavy hypnotizing watch !
First of all, please note that the pictures watch is a prototype. I have to tell you something: when I first saw the pictures of the press release of the Histoire de Tourbillon 2, I was a bit afraid by the watch size: the watch looked very bulky and I rea...
Technically superb. Love it.
My first feeling were more or less the same as yours when I saw the pics for the first time, so it's nice to read it is not as bulky as it looks. That's a very nice movement and a pleasure to stare at. Always enjoy your HW posts, and this is no exception....
Thanks a lot Vincente !
I'm glad you enjoyed the pics ! Thanks a lot for your comments which are always welcome. Fr.Xavier
For me...
...the individual parts are more desirable than the sum. I can appreciate the whole package certainly, and there is a great deal of technical and aesthetic prowess on display, but I do not find myself "falling for" the dial and overall presentation of the...
Thanks a lot Daos for your comments.
And I have to tell you: I have a Harry Winston surprise for you coming within a few weeks ! Stay tuned here ! Fr.Xavier
Woot! *clapping*
Oooh! So looking forward to the report on this interesting Diane minute repeater! Can't wait! Cheers, Daos
Whoa, thank you for your detailed report...
Quite an interesting model. Reminds me of Gyro Tourbillon but more artistically placed three sub dials makes this more fun to wear. Yes, seeing is believing and rather two dimensional move of the tourbillon makes sense on this well place dial on single pl...
Thanks Ken !
Yes it's big but as you know, a large size is always mandatory to give enough room for the double-axis Tourbillon. And again, I like the contrast between the delicate feeling of the Tourbillon with the big case. Fr.Xavier
Great review I really enjoyed the video too
When I read the release and saw the flat press release photo I had the same impression that it would be too bulky on the wrist. I thought the tourbillon would get lost in that deep well and large bezel. Your video dispelled that fear. Thanks, Mike
Thanks Mike !
The HDT 2 belongs to the category of watches which require to be seen "at work" to be appreciated. Fr.Xavier
What are the lugs like?
FrX, Thank you (or maybe not) for showing this watch in the Lunar New Year period..... Some say that the first watch you see in the New Year of the Bunny is the one that you MUST get I am worried about the diameter of the case as my 'rule' is nothing more...
Thanks Melvin !
For me the lugs are moveable with a similar system used with the Ocean cases. Fr.Xavier
Great review of the watch Fr Xavier - I am still wary of the
Histoire series. It generally means 'story', but not sure what the narrative is. For example, how is watch 1 conntected to watch 2? I would have thought that the series started with the most basic of tourbillons and work up. Instead, it just seems a strin...
Well Andrew...
As I wrote in the report, the purpose of the Histoire de Tourbillon is to explore the diversity of this fascinating Tourbillon. The HDT2 is clearly not linked to the HDT1 (double-tourbillon vs twin-tourbillon)... and I'm very happy with that. I really thi...
Very nice review!
I have to say, I'm afraid the technicality of this piece is beyond my realm of understanding in watch mechanics. I am still amazed at the modern look with hints of vintage detailing. For me, there seems to be a bit too much metal on the face of the watch ...
Impressive prototype
Thanks foversta for sharing pics and the full report on this prototype. I had a chance recently to visit the new Harry Winston Boutique inside Crystals Mall at Las Vegas City Center and they had some impressive watches in stock. Regards, ED-209
Thanks Ed !
Don't hesitate to post pics if you took some during your visit ! Fr.Xavier
GREAT pictures which should be shared more!
This is one of the watches I like....too many obvious reasons, and you won't really care why. A thematic carry on from Opus 6 seems to be there, with the colors and hands...very subtle though.
Hypnotizing indeed.
I could spend all afternoon looking at that thing! A real piece of work. Juust superb!