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Marciano490 · 14 July 2015, 01:44 AM

I've become increasingly enamored with tourbillons lately. I'd love to see pictures of everyone's favorites, either those in your collection already or those you hope to own one day.

yjfang · 14 July 2015, 07:06 AM

Either something by FPJ or ALS.

daytonaTBR · 14 July 2015, 07:59 AM

My favorite has to be either the Journe Tourbillon Souverain in PT with Jade dial or the RM27-02 that was just released

Slider817 · 14 July 2015, 08:09 AM

Easy answer, unfortunately not my watch

HL65 · 14 July 2015, 08:29 AM

Maybe the sickest watch ever

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/introdu...illon-sapphire

texex91 · 14 July 2015, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Maybe the sickest watch ever

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/introdu...illon-sapphire

That would be one of my tops without a doubt

HL65 · 14 July 2015, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by texex91

That would be one of my tops without a doubt

Especially the new 10 year anniversary piece with blue accents and only 10 made.

http://www.hautetime.com/richard-mil...watches/66129/

texex91 · 14 July 2015, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Especially the new 10 year anniversary piece with blue accents and only 10 made.

http://www.hautetime.com/richard-mil...watches/66129/

That's the other one

Was told easily over $2M.

http://www.richardmille.com/watch/rm-056/

HL65 · 14 July 2015, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by texex91

That's the other one

Was told easily over $2M.

Yep and absolutely craziest watch I've ever seen...Amazing!

AMCK87 · 14 July 2015, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Especially the new 10 year anniversary piece with blue accents and only 10 made.

http://www.hautetime.com/richard-mil...watches/66129/

x100

conkers · 14 July 2015, 11:48 AM

RM12 for me.

texex91 · 14 July 2015, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by conkers

RM12 for me.

Platinum is amazing Roger

CWIN · 14 July 2015, 12:13 PM

I like ALS and JLC offerings but I'd probably choose the sportier RG RO Tourbillon

el1125 · 14 July 2015, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Aw15

My favorite has to be either the Journe Tourbillon Souverain in PT with Jade dial or the RM27-02 that was just released

Agree w you on the FPJ choice. One of my fav tourbillions. In the meantime I'm quite happy and content with this one...

el1125 · 14 July 2015, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Maybe the sickest watch ever

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/introdu...illon-sapphire

Great choice Ken. Forgot about this one. I would agree w you 110%

wdin · 14 July 2015, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Maybe the sickest watch ever

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/introdu...illon-sapphire

I shouldn't have clicked this....

Im still in awe.....

dysondiver · 14 July 2015, 09:03 PM

crystal watch , can you imagine what it would look like dropped on a tile floor ,,,
its stunning , but do people ever actually wear them.

texex91 · 14 July 2015, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dysondiver

crystal watch , can you imagine what it would look like dropped on a tile floor ,,,
its stunning , but do people ever actually wear them.

People that have $2M to spend on a watch do

Slider817 · 14 July 2015, 10:09 PM

I really love looking at a Tourbillon, and I appreciate what goes into a high end one, I just can't shake the feeling that an Tourbillon visible through the face In a watch that is not open worked is just gimmicky, I would almost say that Tourbillons in general are just a gimmick in modern watchmaking, especially in wrist watches, but they are so mezmerizing to look at, you just not love them. Therefore, I appreciate Pateks and a few other brands that put the Tourbillon on the back only.

regnant · 14 July 2015, 11:11 PM

Greubel Forsey ,The Rolls Royce of the tourbillons

el1125 · 14 July 2015, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Slider817

I really love looking at a Tourbillon, and I appreciate what goes into a high end one, I just can't shake the feeling that an Tourbillon visible through the face In a watch that is not open worked is just gimmicky, I would almost say that Tourbillons in general are just a gimmick in modern watchmaking, especially in wrist watches, but they are so mezmerizing to look at, you just not love them. Therefore, I appreciate Pateks and a few other brands that put the Tourbillon on the back only.

I personally feel a Tourbillion that cannot be seen is a waste and quite useless

kilyung · 14 July 2015, 11:43 PM

I'm a simple guy so a Patek 3939 would suffice.

dysondiver · 14 July 2015, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by texex91

People that have $2M to spend on a watch do

cant argue with that

Slider817 · 14 July 2015, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slider817

I really love looking at a Tourbillon, and I appreciate what goes into a high end one, I just can't shake the feeling that an Tourbillon visible through the face In a watch that is not open worked is just gimmicky, I would almost say that Tourbillons in general are just a gimmick in modern watchmaking, especially in wrist watches, but they are so mesmerizing to look at, you just not love them. Therefore, I appreciate Pateks and a few other brands that put the Tourbillon on the back only.

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Originally Posted by el1125

I personally feel a Tourbillion that cannot be seen is a waste and quite useless

Agreed, just the beautiful movement finishing on a Patek, it can be seen through the Sapphire display back.

PJ S · 15 July 2015, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Slider817

I really love looking at a Tourbillon, and I appreciate what goes into a high end one, I just can't shake the feeling that an Tourbillon visible through the face In a watch that is not open worked is just gimmicky, I would almost say that Tourbillons in general are just a gimmick in modern watchmaking, especially in wrist watches, but they are so mezmerizing to look at, you just not love them. Therefore, I appreciate Pateks and a few other brands that put the Tourbillon on the back only.

They are a (expensive) gimmick - they point of a tourbillon is to correct against the effect of gravity, which affects pocket watches due to their static position in a waistcoat.
Wristwatches are constantly varying their position, thus making a tourbillon redundant.

Still doesn't stop them being impressive pieces of micro-engineering, but that's the only point in buying one.

daytonaTBR · 15 July 2015, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by el1125

Agree w you on the FPJ choice. One of my fav tourbillions. In the meantime I'm quite happy and content with this one...

Love the ROC Tourbillon!

capote · 15 July 2015, 03:17 AM

Journe's T10 all day

el1125 · 15 July 2015, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by aw15

love the roc tourbillon!

👍👍

tom2517 · 15 July 2015, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by regnant

Greubel Forsey ,The Rolls Royce of the tourbillons

Yeah, real work goes into them, the hand finishes are impeccable, though with a price to match.

AK797 · 15 July 2015, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by regnant

Greubel Forsey ,The Rolls Royce of the tourbillons

14 July 2015, 01:44 AM	#1
Marciano490 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,431	Your Favorite Tourbillon I've become increasingly enamored with tourbillons lately. I'd love to see pictures of everyone's favorites, either those in your collection already or those you hope to own one day.

14 July 2015, 08:29 AM	#5
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Maybe the sickest watch ever http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/introdu...illon-sapphire __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

14 July 2015, 12:13 PM	#13
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	I like ALS and JLC offerings but I'd probably choose the sportier RG RO Tourbillon __________________ *Instagram* @cwin

14 July 2015, 11:11 PM	#20
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	Greubel Forsey ,The Rolls Royce of the tourbillons __________________

14 July 2015, 07:06 AM	#2
yjfang "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: JF Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 Posts: 1,426	Either something by FPJ or ALS.

14 July 2015, 07:59 AM	#3
daytonaTBR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: N/A Posts: 1,466	My favorite has to be either the Journe Tourbillon Souverain in PT with Jade dial or the RM27-02 that was just released

14 July 2015, 08:09 AM	#4
Slider817 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: William Location: New York Watch: Journe, AP & Lange Posts: 868	Easy answer, unfortunately not my watch

14 July 2015, 11:48 AM	#11
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 6,116	RM12 for me.

14 July 2015, 09:03 PM	#17
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	crystal watch , can you imagine what it would look like dropped on a tile floor ,,, its stunning , but do people ever actually wear them.

14 July 2015, 10:09 PM	#19
Slider817 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: William Location: New York Watch: Journe, AP & Lange Posts: 868	I really love looking at a Tourbillon, and I appreciate what goes into a high end one, I just can't shake the feeling that an Tourbillon visible through the face In a watch that is not open worked is just gimmicky, I would almost say that Tourbillons in general are just a gimmick in modern watchmaking, especially in wrist watches, but they are so mezmerizing to look at, you just not love them. Therefore, I appreciate Pateks and a few other brands that put the Tourbillon on the back only.

14 July 2015, 11:43 PM	#22
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I'm a simple guy so a Patek 3939 would suffice.

15 July 2015, 03:17 AM	#27
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Journe's T10 all day

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