eric.vonschonberg
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here's the difference ...
While Blancpain's thin rattrapante was quite an achievement, keep in mind it has vertical coupling.
That makes it much easier. It is considerably more difficult to design a rattrapante in the
classical way with horizontal coupling.
Eric von Schonberg
Split second movement - putting it in perspective
The 5959P, 5950A, and 5951P are very expensive watches, costing beyond $400,000 because of the great difficulty it takes to produce them by hand. The reason for the difficulty is that their movement, the CHR 27-525 PS, is the thinnest split second movemen...
here's the difference ...
While Blancpain's thin rattrapante was quite an achievement, keep in mind it has vertical coupling. That makes it much easier. It is considerably more difficult to design a rattrapante in the classical way with horizontal coupling. Eric von Schonberg
Please
Hi, You're discussing value here and as per forum rules we don't allow it. Although I understand your question we won't persuade anybody to buy anything! Those who feel the CH 27-525 PS calibre models are overpriced, well, let them away for those who love...