amanico[JLC Moderator]
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The dial of the Exotourbillon Slim is just awesome. The proportions as well as the micro rotor.
Jun 23, 2017,16:15 PM
The only thing is that I am not too keen on the presence of the tourbillon on the dial side....
Best,
Nicolas
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I fully agree with you, Nico!
By: KMII : June 23rd, 2017-23:17
If the dial was 100% aventurine and the tourbillon at the back, that would be so much cooler. Sadly, such solutions are quite rare nowadays...
Well, hnoestly, I don't see the point to hide a tourbillon.
By: foversta : July 2nd, 2017-07:17
In a wristwatch, it doesn't improve the accuracy... so if we hide it, it becomes totally useless. And the ExoTourbillon has a specific animation compared to other classic tourbillons. So I much prefer to see it dial side. Fx
Different tastes 😊
By: KMII : July 2nd, 2017-10:01
I agree that the tourbillon is there more as a demonstration of skill rather than for improving chronometric precision. As for wanting to see it all the time - probably lies in the eyes of the beholder 👍🏻
How tastes change
By: MTF : June 23rd, 2017-19:10
KMII Thanks for the update. It's funny how my tastes have changed with time and location. 17 years ago, the silver dial and red gold numerals of the Montblanc 4810 Dual Time would have been 'Da Bomb' but now, it's just not right for me. On the other hand,...
I hear you, MTF!
By: KMII : June 23rd, 2017-23:20
So the Aventurine may yet draw you into the Montblanc fold? 😉 Interestingly, when i tried to help some female friends look for a watch the steel case / gold numerals got mentioned as a good choice frequently - goes with more outfits or something to that e...
He he 😊
By: Alkiro1 : June 24th, 2017-01:40
Best wishes Alkiro
😊
By: Alkiro1 : June 24th, 2017-10:37
Best wishes Alkiro
Thanks Robin!
By: KMII : June 24th, 2017-23:11
You are fortunate in the watches coming to Singapore sooner than they come here 😊