TimAbz
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Alignment in the chrono mechanism...
...affected the early production...chrono hands stuck during operation. Had it happen to mine. No probs since the service and replacement/update of the centre bridge.
Tim
that's easy
By: eric.vonschonberg : November 3rd, 2009-02:22
The 5016 has perpetual calendar, tourbillon, and minute repeater. Tourbillon doesn't do anything useful in a wristwatch (only pocket watches benefit when vertical in vest pocket as worn in the 1800s). Minute repeater hasn't been useful since electricity w...
Actually no..
By: TimAbz : November 3rd, 2009-20:20
..I have a 5101P already....very nice watch. I have seen only pictures of a salmon dial/breguets 5016P...loved it. The 5004P is a great watch - one of my favourites...sent it to the factory for the upgrade on the chrono to make it reliable, as mine is one...
I really like the 5074
By: patrick_y : November 3rd, 2009-18:53
Personally, I prefer the 5074 over the 5016. I just really love the bezel on the 5074 (which is the same bezel as the 5070). My ultimate collection would be a 5074, 5078, 5070, and 5970. This is of course a dream. The 5004 is a great watch and Split-secon...
great advices.....
By: vic93 : November 4th, 2009-01:38
This topic does not have a easy answer.....one ultimate vs few good collections. I agree that most of the functions are not very useful in this century. However, I do have a passion on minute repeater....it "talks" to you instead of you read it......plus ...