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Overview of some Urban Jürgensen

The models presented here are from 2016-2020. Best to you all. (credit: all photos from Monochrome) Steel Big 8, cal. Piguet FP1160 Platinum Blue, cal. P4 Big 8 London Edition, steel, cal. FP 1160 (Piguet based) Reference 1741 Platinum Perpetual Calendar,
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By: quattro
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quattro
5794

Movement?

Thanks guys.. one more silly question. KV calls it “double wheel escapement” Charles Frodsham “double impulse escapement” UJ’s P8 pivoted detent escapement RWS co axial Are they really the same thing or concept? By the way, one thing with indis, say KV, w
7Y
By: ialienam_AUS
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sham1
7440

Great feedback!

Great feedback guys! Appreciate it Unfortunately I currently live in Australia, and FPJ is probably the “best indie” I can get here, with very limited stocks. That’s why visiting workshops is very difficult for me, and I have to rely on internet research
7Y
By: ialienam_AUS
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sham1
7440

KV, RWS, RG and FPJ?

Been looking for my first independent watch, and done my research. Each comes with own merits, and own focus. My list comes down to KV, RWS, RG and FPJ (maybe Urban Jürgensen’s P8 too) So what would u guys say for each particular strength (or weakness)? O
7Y
By: ialienam_AUS
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sham1
7440

Same boat

I am looking for the exact same thing As my first independent watch, I will go with someone who is more well known I suppose (I will literally choose from GPHG award) Now come down to Roger W Smith Urban Jürgensen Kari Voutilainen FP Journe Each with own
5Y
By: Euroasianstar
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NautNut
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Pls share your opinion and feedback

Guys opinion needed Been looking into independent for a few months, and recently met a top collector in person. He made some suggestions so I have narrowed down my list (he was telling me to start from GPHG list) 1. Urban Jurgensen - P8 movement 2. kari v
7Y
By: benlee338
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Mitch K
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and now some fresh personal impressions

First of all, it was a pure joy to meet Mr Soren Petersen in person in Biel/Bienne and learn a lot about this historic brand, handle some of the watches from the current collection (and a couple of pieces from the past) and take the manufacture tour. A sp
7Y
By: jack johnson
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sham1
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Any Urban Jurgensen Chronometre experiences yet?

Good evening, I have been thinking lately about the Urban Jurgensen P8 Chronometre, and I am curious to know if any Purists have any extended experience with this watch and can speak to the performance of the escapement, especially in terms of reliability
11Y
By: brandon1
1
Ronald Held
784

PuristSPro report: Urban Jürgensen at Baselworld 2014

Urban Jrgensen Chronometer with sweep second, and Tourbillon Minute Repeater Regulator The Swiss manufacturer with the Danish tradition has reached a culmination point in its history three years ago, with the presentation of the first classic detent/chro
11Y
By: Marcus Hanke
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secretlife
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