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Rsvrider · 28 February 2012, 02:02 AM

Hi, are there any sport watches the feature this movement? The only one i've found was a Zenith and it reminded me of the movie Aliens. Plus the price! Over $70k! I understand why these brands (AP PP Lang etc) command the premium $, they are works of art, not just a watch. So my Q is: is there an entry level? I find the tourbillion fascinating to look at, maybe in the company of a 16 year old (dont get excited! I love Lagavulin). I can see myself getting hypnotized n a nice rainy afternoon.
Thanks

MrJ320 · 28 February 2012, 02:25 AM

To my knowledge one of the best value quality Tourbillons you can get is from JLC. I believe their entry level Tourbillon is under $40K, at least when I checked about a year ago. Not sure how the price increases might have been since, but still much lower than offerings from other manufacturers.

subtona · 28 February 2012, 02:49 AM

here are some recent threads about some Tourbillion options for a nice price that seemed legit.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ht=Tourbillion

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=206248

not for me, but if you have to have one ... get it out of your system at a nice price?

capote · 28 February 2012, 02:52 AM

Seagull is a China tourbillion. But I think that complication - not only is worthless from a practical point of view - but also fragile, and therefor wouldn't be suitable for a sport watch.

Rsvrider · 28 February 2012, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capote

Seagull is a China tourbillion. But I think that complication - not only is worthless from a practical point of view - but also fragile, and therefor wouldn't be suitable for a sport watch.

Thanks for the suggestion, but I don't think it would be for me. I'm looking for a Swiss/German made brand, one that is easily recog. I can't see myself starring at a $500 watch and appreciating its craftsmanship. Nothing wrong with a $500 watch btw, I'm looking for exquisite details and beauty. Just not in a position of paying $80k for a watch.
I think I Knew the answer before I posted the Q. There are none

mboverst · 28 February 2012, 02:52 AM

I remember seeing a chinese tourbillon on WUS, or one of the other forums for like $500...I'm sure you get what you pay for, but apparently it was a working tourbillon.

kilyung · 28 February 2012, 09:42 AM

None that fit your needs.

ohfivepro · 29 February 2012, 01:23 AM

http://www.habring2.com/en/collection/tourbillon-3d

Hardly 'cheap' but certainly affordable for a tourbillon

28 February 2012, 02:02 AM	#1
Rsvrider "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dallas TX Watch: It cming frm above Posts: 807	Tourbillion watch suggestions Hi, are there any sport watches the feature this movement? The only one i've found was a Zenith and it reminded me of the movie Aliens. Plus the price! Over $70k! I understand why these brands (AP PP Lang etc) command the premium $, they are works of art, not just a watch. So my Q is: is there an entry level? I find the tourbillion fascinating to look at, maybe in the company of a 16 year old (dont get excited! I love Lagavulin). I can see myself getting hypnotized n a nice rainy afternoon. Thanks __________________ "The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday"

28 February 2012, 02:49 AM	#3
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	here are some recent threads about some Tourbillion options for a nice price that seemed legit. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ht=Tourbillion http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=206248 not for me, but if you have to have one ... get it out of your system at a nice price? __________________

28 February 2012, 02:25 AM	#2
MrJ320 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: James Location: Toronto Watch: IG: @j.project Posts: 2,194	To my knowledge one of the best value quality Tourbillons you can get is from JLC. I believe their entry level Tourbillon is under $40K, at least when I checked about a year ago. Not sure how the price increases might have been since, but still much lower than offerings from other manufacturers.

28 February 2012, 02:52 AM	#4
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Seagull is a China tourbillion. But I think that complication - not only is worthless from a practical point of view - but also fragile, and therefor wouldn't be suitable for a sport watch.

28 February 2012, 02:52 AM	#6
mboverst "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Dallas Posts: 1,683	I remember seeing a chinese tourbillon on WUS, or one of the other forums for like $500...I'm sure you get what you pay for, but apparently it was a working tourbillon.

28 February 2012, 09:42 AM	#7
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	None that fit your needs.

29 February 2012, 01:23 AM	#8
ohfivepro "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Scotand Watch: Too many :o) Posts: 262	http://www.habring2.com/en/collection/tourbillon-3d Hardly 'cheap' but certainly affordable for a tourbillon

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