AndrewD
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I recall very clearly ...
... visiting the Sea-Gull Boutique in Hong Kong a few years ago and looking at a series of single and double tourbillons manufactured over a period of about 5 years. There was a very clear improvement in finishing of parts and aesthetic design. The prices were still tens of thousands, but clearly much lower than the Swiss equivalent. But the beginnings of quality were present.
It will be interesting to see where they go with this. Obviously they need original designs and time to build up horological legitimacy with this complication. But if they do it well, it's better than buying an 'off the shelf' Swiss Tourbillon and popping it in the front of your watch for a good window display. Money can't really buy legitimacy.
Andrew
My Chinese Tourbillon - One Year Later...
It has been almost a year since the purchase of my first Chinese-made tourbillon and I thought itd be a good idea to revisit this rather inexpensive example of one of watch makings most difficult-to-execute mechanisms. And so, I have been wearing the wat...
You are spot on!
Hey Fernando - There is definitely a lot of potential here. I'd like to see some more inspired designs and attention to detail. I think we know that's coming. - Scott
Might be good
for the future pricing of the other brands - if the Chinese can bring up the level of originality and finishing quality while keeping their prices down, it might see the start of reduction of prices that will make watches more affordable for many of us. I...
I am surprised too...
... with the watch's overall accuracy. Very impressive for sure. And you are correct - if the Chinese (and others) can do the finish work up to the Swiss standards, as well as come up with some more inspired designs, then prices have to come down. - Scott...
i was very happy with my chinese tourbillon
I only let it go as i honestly have no use for a tourbillon in my life. It is a real shame that yours is in a radiomir style case as that automatically makes a lot of people think 'chinese fake' which the movement certainly is not. Mine was also very accu...
I am totally digging...
... the power reserve. I purchased the wrong design, that's for sure. Sorry you had to let yours go. I was thinking of getting another one soon. - Scott
i have a similar piece
and it does everything u described until a rainy day when it get wet and i sent it to get repaired. the watchman told me since most of its parts r stamped hence lack durability over time, can anyone confirmed that? na interesting toy nonetheless cheers, E...
impact stamping has on durability?
Aren't many of the parts in an ETA movement stamped? What impact would stamping have on the durability of the materials? Are stamped parts usually made using softer alloys? I'm not as hopeful that quality Chinese tourbillons will reduce global prices - th...
I do not think the stamping of parts...
... is the issue here. As you state, many movements utilize stamped parts, such as wheels and hands. I do believe the Chinese-made tourbillons will have to exhibit more finishing and attention to detail before the Swiss would even consider lowering prices...
I doubt the swiss will...
I doubt the swiss will lower their prices. It is more likely that the chinese will raise theirs as their quality improves. As for cases, they should stick to round cases which no one can claim they invented. Then everything should be good. G On Nov 5, 201...
Stamped Parts...
... are used in many types of movements. And so, durability is not the issue. Perhaps your watch guy is afraid to work on your waterlogged tourbillon. Just sayin'. - Scott
the wet chinese tourbillion
was keeping good time 1 days after getting wet even, & i ask the guy to dry it for me and he warned me about it... thx for clarification on the stamping parts, think i should visit the watch smith sometime cheers, Ed
I recall very clearly ...
... visiting the Sea-Gull Boutique in Hong Kong a few years ago and looking at a series of single and double tourbillons manufactured over a period of about 5 years. There was a very clear improvement in finishing of parts and aesthetic design. The prices...
I just received a fresh copy of...
... WatchTime - it has the new AP Royal Oak Thin on the cover. Ironically, there's a pretty good article about Chinese tourbillons, particularly the line from MemoOrigin, which I believe uses the Seagull movements. I am thinking of getting one from Stuhrl...