Horological Meandering

I have always been attracted to movement and  open faced manual watches. I almost purchased the unique ML Gravity as I love to look at the movement of the balance wheel. Ultimately just way too thick for my taste. I love the looks of both of these even though I know the price range is wide, I would love feedback on the brands and also the care and feeding of a Tourbillion. I would like to wear either of these at least a couple of times a week. I have had a La Tradition but ultimately the matte finish just took away from the elegance of the watch. Happy to hear any other possible suggestions.

Thanks in advance

Nick

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I hope Romain Gauthier does not read us because this comparison would certainly break his heart  The Bovet is not even close, especially regarding the finishing. Ok Gauthiers's work is superlative but the Bovet's finishing is more or less on par with a ML Gravity....

Which is strange for a Tourbillon " only ".

I would strongly suggest you to see both of them in the flesh.

Here are real pictures I could take of the Ulysse Nardin.

 

 

 

Best,

Nicolas

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You can just see the movement of the balance wheel. There is front and rear view of sweep minute hand and a 7 day power reserve. With my loupe the finish of Bovet is actually superlative way above the ML. Bovet only makes 2000 watches per-the recital 12 is one of their non tourbillion models. I hope to see the Nardin this coming week.

Yes, I find it quite good looking, even from my smartphone, but we would need more accurate pictures.

The UN is not my favourite, I much prefer the Royal Blue from the same brand.

But nothing can beat a real expeirence. Keep us updated.

Nicolas

This message has been edited by amanico on 2015-01-17 07:27:41

It will be when you will have to look at watches through the tiny screen of you Smart Watch

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I have one and it gives me endless joy! The rose gold version is just mesmerising and the seven day power reserve is superb.

thnx Rene, I will try it on this weds hopefully.

Loved tourbillon with silica parts but to me matte looking with minimal decoration even though it was highly skeletonized.. Really impressed by Bovet fit and finish. Truly superlative. Love the 18K red case with  lacquer face finish, 170 hour power reserve, ability to see minute sweep hand from front or back as well as balance wheel and escapement from front. I decided to go with white face with blue hands and hope to get blue strap very shortly and deployment buckle when available. My contact informed me a matte gray and blue face were seen at SIHH and will be available soon after Basel for a more casual look.