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  1. Shark01

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    #1 Shark01, Oct 1, 2023
    Not like a Chinese watch, but a good watch by a well-known company (like something on the watch pyramid). Can be a used one. Don't expect something like this to fit in the budget, but it sure looks good

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    So weird…I was thinking of posting this very question earlier today. :confused:
     
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    #3 Shark01, Oct 1, 2023
    Well, demented minds think alike.....

    Saw the Tag Carrera, didn't like it.....

    Did like the UN Marine (about $17k used)

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    Nothing beats a Breguet Tourbillon IMHO. He did invent it by the way.
     
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    At least $35k used.....
     
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    What's the budget range?
     
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    #10 Shark01, Oct 6, 2023
    Not set, just posting prices when I can.
     
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    Okay, have a look at Frederique Constant, Perrelet, Chronoswiss or Maurice Lacroix.
     
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    Just a side question: does it have to be a bonafide tourbillon? Or, do you just want a way to see the escapement in action?
    If it is the latter then look at a used Zenith chronomaster open T (or xt).
     
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    #15 Shark01, Jan 7, 2024
    Would be cool to have a classic type Tourbillon but can't say anything has been ruled out.
     
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    Question: how durable is a tourbillon in a wristwatch? Shock mounts have made the balance staff more durable but the structure strikes me as fragile.

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    #18 ArtS, Jan 16, 2024
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    Thanks, it was a fun read and a good sanity break on a rough day.

    To me George Smith (Daniels' apprentice) points out the timekeeping reality, which I understood, but I think the timekeeping analysis misses the mark answered in the last paragraph of the article: It's a cool option on your/our expensive toy.

    The thing that isn't answered but somewhat implied by Smith is that the complication, in reality, reduces reliability over simple but very fine craftsmanship. Smith and Daniels both refer to lubrication; I suspect a lack of physical durability in actual use. One well timed/placed bump and you are reworking half the movement to get it accurate again - this is merely my perception, not based on knowledge.

    Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't mind having one, but I think I'd take FLGT's comment to the extreme and get a Breguet but something like in the article made by the man himself! I'd also accept work by his apprentice I.K. Brunel... :^)

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