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Great engineering and taste...very impressive indeed.
Apr 07, 2014,20:29 PM
Being a Patek wearer for some time, I am increasingly being disappointed by the bulky pieces Patek is producing these days. The new Pateks seem to be the same old movement, which is good for reliability, fitted into increasingly bulky and thick cases, which really turn me off. There are very few (1-3) Patek pieces in current production that I consider wearing. All my pieces are discontinued 36-37 mm diameter models, to make my point.
I am very impressed by the increasing quality of Bulgari and Piaget, and some others, as they re-claim the classicism of watches while emphasizing innovation and artistry in producing elegant pieces that I am very tempted to wear. Too bad Patek is rapidly forgetting its wonderful past and follows the trend of chunky and bulky watches. Well, I guess all good things eventually must come to an end. Maybe the next generation of Sterns will realize their roots. Cheers. Jim
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The Bulgari is NOT the thinnest tourbillon ever made
By: Goldenlutin : April 6th, 2014-00:51
The thinnest tourbillon in a wristwatch is and was the Audemars Piguet from 1986 with 4.8mm and it even is AUTOMATIC! The Bulgari is a nice watch though, but not the thinnest ever made ... Best, Goldenlutin
The Bulgari IS the thinnest tourbillon.....
By: timekeeper703 : April 6th, 2014-14:31
Hi, The AP your referring to is Calibre 2870 where the back of the case is part of the base plate.....that movement is 5mm thick. The point of that watch wasnt being thinnest....it was the size of the tourbillon cage being the smallest. The Bulgari Tourb....
The iconic Octo
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : April 6th, 2014-05:28
Is growing into a family with complications! Very exciting for Bulgari. I like the black lacquered dial and iconic Octo case. Even the simplest Octo in steel and black lacquer will attract me. This Octo tourbillon, whether the thinnest or not, is simply f...
Great engineering and taste...very impressive indeed.
By: jimjenkins : April 7th, 2014-20:29
Being a Patek wearer for some time, I am increasingly being disappointed by the bulky pieces Patek is producing these days. The new Pateks seem to be the same old movement, which is good for reliability, fitted into increasingly bulky and thick cases, whi...