mahesh
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Derek Pratt by Luca Soprano
Recently I saw this marvel...since then I'm on an endless dilemma just to decides is it the dial or the movement that is attractive !
this example is made by Luca Soprano for Perpetual Gallery.
Grained salmon dial is sublime, refined & spot on ! The hands are 3 dimensional, a flat face on top and chamfers on the side (couldn't capture on the iPhone picture)
Now the movement...damn where do I start ?!
the movement designed by the LEGEND....Derek Pratt ! DP-07 is 38mm with a PR of 36 hours - definitely I would have preferred a bit more of juice but the best side of this, the pleasure of winding this every day !
twin flying barrel, remontoire and the frost finish just elevates the architecture.
On the wrist, it sits well and the 42mm x 12,6mm case on 316L steel has substantial presence on the wrist...
Hope you guys enjoy it.
Best,
mahesh.,
Derek Pratt by Luca Soprano
Recently I saw this marvel...since then I'm on an endless dilemma just to decides is it the dial or the movement that is attractive ! this example is made by Luca Soprano for Perpetual Gallery. Grained salmon dial is sublime, refined & spot on ! The hands...
Beautiful
And I really like this dial more than the Shapiro one. I didn't realize it was only 38mm.
Beautiful movement but big watch...
...if I loved it I would buy it. Power reserve not great but not a deal breaker for me...
The dial layout is similar to the Baltic piece made for Perpetuel Gallery…
but obviously this movement is on a different level.
The dials have same general design…
but quality and workmanship can’t be compared. I would love the Pratt, but it’s beyond me. ...
I see. Its a lovely, lovely movement, i think.
Isn’t it a bIt odd/misleading the watch isn’t signed/ Co-signed with the makers name? Even if it has the blessing by thePratt family. Do You know if Derek Pratt also designed the dial and case?
not sure it is misleading - if you think the name is used as 'Brand'....
Others might have better details on Derek Pratt....what I know is most of his pocket watches were Guilloche dial & the one he did for UJ was White dial with Roman numerals.
Yes, but Derek Pratt has never, ever been a brand
So suddenly using his name as a “brand” is, in my opinion, very speculative. He was a very humble soul who kept to working at the bench under other names doing some of the best watching available. I also see the “Invenit” inscribed on the back plate leavi...
completely understandable Christian, I hear you on the Invenit...
I feel like any other watchmakers, Luca will have his learning curve, he might figure out to use his name in future or bring in rest of elements consistent to Derek Pratt. This dial is particular as it is made for Perpetual.
The flying barrel is cool…
Going train is between base plate and dial making the architecture stunning imho
Gorgeous watch!
The color of the dial and texture are ally nice for this iteration! Thanks for sharing!!
A absolute stunning watch , i hope i get a chance to see it in person someday
It ticks all the boxes
