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You'll always be able to get another Lange with the same superlative finish and quality... On the other hand, the goldpfeil is a classic, one of a kind, quite unique piece from one of the greatest independant ever. The opportunity to get your hand on a second one is close to zero... So, my advice: k

That's really an amazing piece. If it's indeed a 3 bridge tourbillon from 1875 in good shape, it's definitely museum worth. As per forum usual rules I can't give an estimate, but look into Antiquorum online database for similar pocket watches and you'll see. It's a remarkable family heirloom, hold o

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it's very hard to set my objectives for more than a couple of month. However, I'm a sucker for these: Lange "pour le Merite" with fusée chain (the regular version is also a great choice A bit of artisanal dream: Observatoire: The most elegant QP in my opinion: Some vintage dream: Longines 30ch anoth

Yes, it's what GC calls a Sliding hour. I think it's quite a setback from genta's usual jumping hours, but if it's well integrated, why not. I'm unable to find a picture of the caliber (GC22 from the website)

That's one hell of a security system. Never triggered the alarm when YOU walked into your office?

Thanks a lot. I guess we could call it the holy trinity of independant watchmaking. It's nothing short of perfect.

Ferrier's work is not only of top quality, but i'm particularly in une with the assumed understatement of the watch: nothing but the best, although only a true purist would recognise it! I love it! Could you do us a favor? I'd love to see the last comparison shoot in high res quality! Congrats on yo

In terms of watch, the villeret is my choice, but not with the MOP dial. I just think that its clearly appealing on the first look, but you get quickly tired of it. Also it removes a key point of the villeret: perfect lisibility. IMO mouvement and finish of the Villeret is way beyond that of the Rie

For the fun, the two cams to be changed can be seen here: (credit to horlogerie-suisse.com) Notice how the center cam (not sur of the exact term) mimics perfectly the course of the sun in a specific spot: They are custom made to mimic the sun movement in the sky for a specific location. Major locati