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12 September 2020, 02:53 PM | #1 |
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Greubal Forsey Balanicer S
I am wondering what you think about this one. I really love the shape. The writing on the case is not optimal but over really like this one
Balancier S In titanium Hand-wound movement Patents pending Timepiece with four hands hours and minutes small seconds power-reserve 30° inclined GREUBEL FORSEY balance wheel system Displays Hours and minutes, on suspended arch bridge Small seconds 72-hours power reserve on a sector Exterior Case Titanium with curved synthetic sapphire crystal Three-dimensional, variable geometry-shaped bezel with raised engraved text Profiled lugs, screwed fixing Caseband with rubber Transparent back with high domed synthetic sapphire crystal Titanium security screws Raised engraving Balancier Inclinι and Greubel Forsey Case dimensions Caseband diameter : 43.00 mm Bezel diameter : 45.00 mm Case height : 13.75 mm Height on synthetic sapphire crystals : 15.60 mm Water resistance of the case Water-resistant 10 atm - 100 m - 328 ft (standard NIHS 92-20/SN ISO 22810:2010) Crown Titanium and rubber with GF logo Colour-coded rubber capping, interchangeable Dial side Three-dimensional, variable geometry hour-ring, with lacquered hours and minutes indexes Power-reserve indicator, engraved and lacquered Gold small seconds dial, rhodium-coloured, polished bevel Hands Hours and minutes, curved profile, polished steel Small seconds, red finish Power-reserve in polished steel, flat black polished head Strap and clasp Rubber with text in relief Titanium folding clasp, engraved GF logo Movement Movement dimensions Diameter : 37.00 mm Thickness : 10.62 mm Number of parts Movement : 308 parts Escapement platform : 68 parts Number of jewels 42 Olived-domed jewels in gold chatons Chronometric power reserve 72 hours Barrels Two coaxial series-coupled fast-rotating barrels (1 turn in 3.2 hours), one of which is equipped with a slipping spring to avoid excess tension Relief-engraved text, circular-grained, black treatment, polished chamfer Balance wheel In-house variable-inertia with 6 gold mean-time screws (12.60 mm diameter) Frequency 21600 vibrations/hour Balance spring Phillips terminal curve Geneva-style stud Bridges and main plate Titanium Frosted, polished bevelling and countersinks Multi-level, suspended-arch bridge, polished with black treatment in relief, polished bevelling and countersinks Movement side, frosted bridges, polished edges and bevelling Gold plate with engraved limitation number, circular-grained, polished bevelling and countersinks, straight-grained flanks Escapement platform Inclined at a 30° angle Titanium, frosted, polished countersinks, large straight-grained inclined facet, black treatment Multi-level, titanium balance wheel bridge, polished with black treatment in relief, polished bevelling and countersinks Gearing Involute circle profile Inclined gear and profiled teeth on intermediate wheels of the sethands mechanism and small seconds |
12 September 2020, 03:17 PM | #2 |
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Would totally buy one if I had more money. Agreed re case writing
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12 September 2020, 03:37 PM | #3 |
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Awesome response to the Richard Mille.
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12 September 2020, 11:37 PM | #4 |
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GF is the absolute pinnacle of today's horology IMHO. And the Balancier S is their best watch all considered.
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12 September 2020, 11:47 PM | #5 |
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It’s very nice! Have you also considered the GMT Sport (same case shape, water resistance etc but with tourbillon and world time globe)? If I were to pick one of them it would be the GMT for me.
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Ive only seen pics and read about the GF. IMO it is stellar.
I have had the privilege to see this LV Flying Tourbillon (with a geneva zeal) which I consider in the same ballpark. A true marvel. Both though are out of my league at the moment. Happy to admire them from the sidelines. |
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The watch is technically quite impressive, not my personal aesthetic. Finishing is likely amazing, every Greuble watch I’ve seen has been impeccably finished.
I agree with you about the text on the bezel etc.., sort of their signature, look at the back of most of their watches. I don’t really care for it, but many seem to like it. |
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I agree..about the. technical and finishing.. I do like the aesthetics.
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What is LV?
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I think it’s an absolutely stunning watch without the GMT, which makes it less than half the cost. The curved sapphire is unique and I love the shade of the blue. Just buy it at the right price because GFs get massacred in the secondary as you probably know.
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Yes I know the secondary market is not too good to G-F.. I am hoping this one does not do as badly
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Their pricing is absurd, and thus they get butchered in the secondary market. That said, I absolutely love GF. I'd love to be able to say they're worth every penny, and I definitely don't buy to resell, but it's a tough pill to swallow when the haircut is ~65% in some cases. That's Jaquet Droz percentages! |
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Louis Vuitton. They have a High Watchmaking catalogue that is separate and quite distinct from the local boutique watch catalogue marketed to the typical LV fashion consumer. I know there is a general stigma against the brand and even the LVHW arent for everyone but its they are at the highest horological standards. Flying tourbillons, minute repeaters. Not the run of the mill stuff. And not the run of the mill price tag either unfortunately lol....this one is close to 250k if I recall. Got the chance to see it in the flesh, it is a masterpiece. More pics and info in article below.
https://www.ablogtowatch.com/louis-v...-novelty-2020/ |
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