AndrewD
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"The mechanism on top of the dial"
That's certainly part of the magic, Stewart. Here are a couple more shots of the H8 by Valentin Blank which shows this beautifully. As much as I like the Omega skeletonised central tourbillon, there is NO competition with the Haldimann, IMVHO!
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show us 3 different brands
1 rule : You are not allowed to have already a watch from that brand So, 3 brands, 3 models from brands you never bought before Mine Breguet 5207 JLC Reverso 986 Journe CS I really love these 3 pieces but somehow I never buy them Well, if money wasn't the...
It depends on how much you want us to dream ...
Money-no-object watches from brands I don't own are easy ... But achievable watches from brands I don't own would include ......
Andrew, what is the make and model
of the first watch in you post? I don't think I have ever seen anything like it. Do you have any straight on pics? Thanks, Stewart
You are in for a treat then ...
This is Beat Haldimann's H1 flying central tourbillon. Hand made without the use of CNC machines. The large balance and tourbillon cage set up a type of resonance and the watch literally 'sings'. And then you should have a look at the H2 Resonance and H8 ...
WOW!
When watches that are clasically styled and conservative have a hole cut in the dial in order to show a tourbillon, it ruins the dial in my opinion. This works, though. The dial is not interupted due to the mechanism being on top of it and centrally locat...
H1 ThePuristS Edition
If you look carefully, the H1 illustrated is a special tribute edition and not "just an ordinary H1" There are modifications inspired by PuristS. One clue is the red font for numerals I, VII and VIII as the lucky numbers 1-7-8 for PuristS. Regards, MTF Th...
No: it was a very limited edition
some years back for a few PuristS....rumour is there were 5. It is amazing what some wine, whisky and cigars can do to stimulate conversation with the watchmaker present...... Regards, MTF
oops, thanks for clarification MTF
i got ahead of myself thinking it is a IGOTT limited series.
Price is an issue but then finding it, is another.
No particular order but independents preferred. cheers PAt...
I change my mind often (woman's prerogative) but today's 3...
If there were no concerns about price... If there were no concerns about size... Realistic - not sure which version yet... Best, Ginger...
