Perrelet, why no love.

[2th Dr]

I mean, the company has a history and the watches seem to be well finished.

[Java]

I love them

I have had several and have one still

They make some great waches and make them extremely well.
They are owned by the Spanish Festina group who also own Soprod.
This gives them access to some great movements and modules . It also gives them the ability to be extremely flexible with design

They were commissioned by Richard Mille to make the movements for some of their watches. during this collaboration the learned a lot about modern design. The influence is apparent in some of their dials.

The one I have is the Skeleton Rattrapante. The movement is a Soprod built 7750 with Soprod's own Rattrapante module. It looks great and works very well.
caution needs to be applied to buying these. They are heavily discounted and often in the hands of closeout sellers.

IMO purchased at the right price , ownership can be quite residual safe. However if you make the mistake of paying full retail, you will lose your shirt on it.

This is mine



Notice that the sub dials are glass discs.

[2th Dr]

Thanks Tim. I've seen them heavily discounted. I really like them!

[2th Dr]

This is the one I'm eyeballing on WUS...

[FeelingTheBlues]

I'm afraid I haven't seen a lot of their models but as far as I know Perrelet does make some beautiful timepieces! I quite like them actually!

[Java]

That's really nice Mark. You won't be disappointed with the quality. They are incredibly well made.

[experimentjon]

I've seen some of their timepieces in person in a Hong Kong boutique. I think the coolest ones were their turbine models. They had a spring loaded arm that would occasionally snap and activate the turbine function...great for getting the attention of passerbys!

[2th Dr]

Originally Posted by Java

That's really nice Mark. You won't be disappointed with the quality. They are incredibly well made.

I really like yours too Tim! BernardWatch has one for sale just like it.

[kilyung]

In my case, I find them hard to read.

[nick c]

here is mine but sold it they are very nice watches

[2th Dr]

Originally Posted by nick c

here is mine but sold it they are very nice watches

Beauty Nick! Is the finish as nice as photos show? I've never seen one in the flesh.

[sushisummo]

Originally Posted by experimentjon

I've seen some of their timepieces in person in a Hong Kong boutique. I think the coolest ones were their turbine models. They had a spring loaded arm that would occasionally snap and activate the turbine function...great for getting the attention of passerbys!

I got one of the turbine watch.........it's a fun watch to wear. People always look and stare at it......lol.

[nick c]

Originally Posted by 2th DR

Beauty Nick! Is the finish as nice as photos show? I've never seen one in the flesh.

yes sir finish is nice thanks buddy

[malarky_hk]

The turbine watches look like a novelty Swatch to me rather than a high quality time piece. Overall, I think it's just a lack of brand awareness.

[Java]

Originally Posted by malarky_hk

The turbine watches look like a novelty Swatch to me rather than a high quality time piece. Overall, I think it's just a lack of brand awareness.

True, they look that way in a photo. But hold one in your hand and it is a whole different story.

[AmbSteve]

Originally Posted by 2th DR

I really like yours too Tim! BernardWatch has one for sale just like it.

Gonna check this out. I've ordered from Bernard Watch Co. before and they are great (got my Speedy from them). Customer service is amazing there and P.J. will always get back to you if you send him a message.

[J. Alan]

I find some of the Perrelet lines a little gimmicky and flashy for my liking. However, my wife loves the double rotor diamond flower with rubys model. The petals, bezel, and case shoulders are loaded with ice (Wesselton Brilliant cut VSI's, no less) all hand set. The movement is a modified ETA which is hand decorated by their own watch makers. They are heavily discounted - 40 to 60% being normal, so don't buy retail or you will take a depreciation licking!!

Perrelet has recently announced that they will introduce their own manufactured movement in most of their lines. I guess ETA wants to sever the connection, as they are doing with many other watch manufacturers not in their fold, so Perrelet is making the move to a full manufacture.

40th Wedding Anniversary (Ruby) coming up soon, maybe???!!!:

J. Alan