Horological Meandering

PuristSPro BaselWorld 2011 Live Reporting by Z3

 

Perrelet

 

Perrelet, the positioning as the inventor of the automatic movement and a brand has introduced wonderfully technical and aesthetic products such as double-rotor movement, the turbine, and the beautifully skeletonized movements, offers a refreshing new lineup this year.

 

 

 

 

Starting with the new diver's line the Seacraft. Very honest and solid construction.

 

 

The Turbine XS for ladies , which, similar to the Turbine line, has a double automatic rotor construction (one rotor on the front and one on the back). When the front rotor spins, you get a dizzying mesmerizing flash of the crystals (although the cases are set with diamonds, the dials are made of crystal, to keep the prices low). The effect is awesome, to say the least. Definitely a conversation piece!

The practical effect of the double rotor is also a more efficient winding system.

 

 

The Automatic Tourbillon. Linke below:

 http://basel.watchprosite.com/show-forumpost/fi-636/pi-4428198/ti-689778/s-0/

 

 

 

All in all, a very honest line of products introduced by a great brand with the consumers in mind. Well done!

 

Hope you have enjoyed the post.

 

Yours Truly,

Jon (Z3)

 

This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2011-03-29 07:49:34 This message has been edited by Z3 on 2011-03-29 18:20:57

I was quite taken by the Perrelet selling point of the double winding rotors; it made sense because it was different.

But now, most of the Perrelet watches look like other more famous brands'offerings, there is nothing unique anymore.  The double rotors still have some attraction but the rest of the dial designis not as striking as before.

Thanks Jon, for showing us the novelties, anyway.

 

Regards, MTF

Their positioning is still the double rotor and the "original inventor of the automatic winding system" (hard to get more mileage out of it anymore, without substantive product backings).

The incorporation of the double rotor to the aesthetics of the turbine is a clever one, you have to admit=) I was spinning that thing no stop for a good minute.

The original, literal rotor on the dial was a bit bizarre. 

But I agree that they need to curve out another strong design niche (although their skeleton chronographs are well-done) - hard to do in today's overcrowded market and without running the risk of looking outlandish...

Cheers,

Jon

Dear Jon,

thanks a lot for the pics. I agree with MTF's comment but nethertheless I like the Seacraft GMT. Case and bracelet looks very nice and solid. Do you know the function of the two pushers and the small "window"/indication at 9 o'clock?

Thanks in advance and kind regards