[kunwar]

Another watch that they say rivals the Blancpain 1735 but not a perpetual movement design, rahter a mechanical winder

name is Il Destriero Scafusia

 

[Flea Bag]

kunwar,

Until today, I've never come across a Blancpain which has a nice design. Somehow, I like the 1735, though. Perhaps you'll find this wierd but I can't stand dials which are interrupted or half-heartedly interrupted(just look at the state of the IWC Portuguese Rattrapante below to see what I mean).

However, the 1735 does well to have every sub-dial complete. Very nice looking.

Here's a watch with what is acknowledged to have the finest finished movement, ever. From what I've heard, you could look at the movement under a magnifying glass and not find a single flaw. This is the industry standard for perfectionism in watch finishing. The A. Lange & Söhne Datograph:

Even Breguets, Blancpain or Patek Philippe movements do not end up as well finished. No insult to anyone (I own Omegas) but this is where Rolex, Omega, Tag Heuer, Zenith, et cetera start to look really, really bad. However, I don't like the Datograph.

 

[bLue_oNioN]

Sorry to sound ignorant here, but do they hand assemble that last picture you showed?

 

[adhoc]

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Originally Posted by bLue_oNioN Sorry to sound ignorant here, but do they hand assemble that last picture you showed?

bLue_oNioN, just about everything that's been mentioned in this thread so far is 'assembled by hand'. not to mentioned crafted and finished too.

 

[kunwar]

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Originally Posted by adhoc bLue_oNioN, just about everything that's been mentioned in this thread so far is 'assembled by hand'. not to mentioned crafted and finished too.

the datograph that was pointed out and the Blancpain each have
upwards of 300 parts in them which move or are fixed.
First they are put together once and tuned, once this is done they take everything apart and then claen it.
after this the watch is put together again.
so yeah.

 

[AGR]

I love mechanicals. Most of mine are automatic. But; I do have a hand wound (Kienzle Atlantis), and a Russian Poljot Pilot hand wound. I also have a vintage Accutron, and a few others. A couple of quartz, for sure! But; in the past year, my passion for mechanicals has taken over.

(regarding 'Perpetual'; What that means on a Rolex is 'automatic' - meaning the constant motion of the rotor that keeps it wound with body movement). Rolex does not make a 'perpetual calendar watch'. Perpetual calendar movements typically are in watches costing 10s of thousands of dollars.

So; when you see 'Oyster Perpetual' on a Rolex dial, that means; an Oyster case (pressure proof), and automatic movement.
(

And no; I am no expert! I just hang out on a watch forum with a bunch of other WISs (watch idiot savants) that love watches, and we all learn together!)

Rado DiaStar automatic.. (Sapphire Crystal & Tungsten Carbide Case - scratchproof (except for a diamond)

My 1970 Bulova Accutron Spaceview...

Poljot..

Citizen Oxy automatic...

Omega Speedmaster automatic...

Citizen Titanium Eco-Drive...

Citizen Noblia Calendar...

Timex Expedition...

 

[bLue_oNioN]

o.O I know some people that don't have as many pairs of pants as you do watches...

 

[null]

Woah. No offence guys, but I didn't have the intention of turning this thread into a watch display thread.

 

[Entropism]

Well, too late for that!

This one's mine:

I got it fairly cheap (about $1500) and it's my first "real" watch. I don't count the crap Tags I had before. Anyways, I looked around, and was originally going to spend more, but this look just "does" it for me. I think once I finish school and get back into the real world, the gold version of this, with the display back will be my graduation present to myself. After 12 years in the office world, I forgot how tough college was.

 

[jnewman]

Speaking of Omega Seamasters:

I have this one with the other Seamaster band, in the automatic movement.

There's just something really nice about a machine that can keep good time.

 

[AGR]

Actually; I think this makes a fine 'Watch Display Thread'

One day, I want this Omega Seamaster GMT.... (absolutely gorgeous!!!!)

 

[jefemeister]

I admit I haven't read this entire thread, but a Perpetual Time (Calendar) watch is defined as one that never requires adjustment of the date. It will automatically adjust for 30/31 day months and will adjust itself to account for leap years. Some will even recognize that there are in fact 8 years inbetween leap years between 2096 and 2104 although some only claim perpetual time through the year 2100 to avoid this issue. All this is done with gears and represents a beautiful piece of mechanical innovation.

 

[AGR]

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Originally Posted by jefemeister I admit I haven't read this entire thread, but a Perpetual Time (Calendar) watch is defined as one that never requires adjustment of the date. It will automatically adjust for 30/31 day months and will adjust itself to account for leap years. Some will even recognize that there are in fact 8 years inbetween leap years between 2096 and 2104 although some only claim perpetual time through the year 2100 to avoid this issue. All this is done with gears and represents a beautiful piece of mechanical innovation.

Actually, some perpetual calendar watches are 'annual'. You still have to re-set them at the beginning of each year. One of those is by Patek Phillipe. It costs $26,000 (gold w/moon phase). And; $17,900 (gold). Some will track everything correctly for several years. But; they are all incredible pieces of watchmaking, and they are all very expensive.