All the watches you mentioned are already masterpieces

Mar 12, 2015,14:17 PM
 

i think all these watches, from MB&F to Romain Gauthier, are the state of the art, each watch with its own features.


these are artwork, rare and just for few people.

IMHO your comparison between GF to Stradivari was not right because stradivari probably was not aware of the fact that he was manufacturing some of the best violins ever made from his age till nowadays.

For instance, if we talk about the pocket watches, iwe can find unbelievable complications; once they were privilege for aristocracy (and expensive), today are affordable, some times the same price of rolex and other common stuff.

None of them has really changed the watch into something new, maybe only seiko's spring drive is a real innovation.

Like a car with a fuel engine, the technology has improved but it's the same OLD concept.

Still dreaming of something new.


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I see the Greubel Forsey (most basic one) as an iconic product

 
 By: bernard cheong : March 12th, 2015-02:08
The comparison to it being a great violin is an illustration. It may as well be the volumes of Sherlock Holmes, great cars, the Apple products of Steve Jobs and et cetera. The big advantages are the 1 reliable life spans, 2 relevance they hold and retain ...  
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All the watches you mentioned are already masterpieces

 
 By: dsgalaxy1 : March 12th, 2015-14:17
i think all these watches, from MB&F to Romain Gauthier, are the state of the art, each watch with its own features. these are artwork, rare and just for few people. IMHO your comparison between GF to Stradivari was not right because stradivari probab... 
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Thank you...this is a POV I have missed 100%

 
 By: bernard cheong : March 12th, 2015-20:12
I never thought of it. Sincerely appreciated.
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Compare them to anything you want, except violins.

 
 By: mkvc : March 12th, 2015-19:14
A 300-year old violin (the right one) does not derive its value from being art. It derives its value from being a tool that not only is state of the art but that is actually functionally superior to anything people are capable of making now. To be compara... 
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This is evidence that my working class background is real. Chuckles.

 
 By: bernard cheong : March 12th, 2015-20:26
Sincerely, and totally appreciated comment. Just like above. I never played a violin, my wife does. This and the earlier POV made me think of the motivation behind the grandmasters of the pre industrial, pre electronic, pre consumerism age....people bough... 
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For modern times the GF definitely is a stand out

 
 By: Nicko16 : March 13th, 2015-02:33
Modern technology has allowed for the parts to be produced with precision. Which in turn has allowed these stunning timepieces to be created. The rare violins have been brought up & I still find it amazing the craftsmanship that was able to be produced ba... 
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can you even determine an iconic product without a significant...

 
 By: Ronald Held : March 13th, 2015-05:16
Passage of time? I wonder of the ability to afford such high end watches influences one's judgement as to its desirability?
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"iconic product" WITH the passage of time...

 
 By: cazalea : March 13th, 2015-16:17
Archangel Michael icon, ca 1300 Constantinople Sorry Ronald & Bernard, I couldn't resist. I saw this original last summer and it knocked me out. Cheers Cazalea ...  
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Another point which I have missed...arrggh

 
 By: bernard cheong : March 13th, 2015-22:19
You are 100% spot on. I have always mentioned that I was working class. I couldn't put my finger on how to say it. You did. I am certainly not within the "can afford" or "the haves" group. It's just that I am a persistent and motivated saver. And because ... 
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you are welcome, Bernard. I too was in the working class, and had to save...

 
 By: Ronald Held : March 14th, 2015-06:39
For many years. Now being retired most desirable watches are out of range.
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Ronald...come to Singapore

 
 By: bernard cheong : March 16th, 2015-17:28
Do you have anyone that depends on you? Or are you a "free" person when people retire in the USA?
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