Complicated hand finished movements

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by Vasco

There are quite a few indeed. At the time I typed "Voutilainen Obervatoire" (or "Vingt-8" but it was just released back then) on google for the pictures (I have a file of 140+ pics) and had plenty of pattern samples I could choose from. You also have a video from Watchbox reviews on Youtube.

That’s exactly my dilemma. Too many to choose from

[Vasco]

Originally Posted by llngoc

That’s exactly my dilemma. Too many to choose from

Have a visit to your nearest Voutilainen official retailer ? => Finland!

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by Vasco

Here are 2 that I love as well

Lovely DB and RM
Thanks for sharing your collection. I do like your flat white dial Vingt-8. It is very minimalist and crisp.

[Vasco]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Lovely DB and RM
Thanks for sharing your collection. I do like your flat white dial Vingt-8. It is very minimalist and crisp.

Thank you and it's a pleasure to share. Yes, the white dial had this nice pure spirit I liked at first too :)

[Crazywis]

What do the experts opine as the pros and cons of a Laurent Ferrier Micro-Rotor based watch (objectively speaking) in any area you'd like to comment on?

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by Vasco

Have a visit to your nearest Voutilainen official retailer ? => Finland!

I may visit Milan next year, and I may hop on the train over to Switzerland to visit the atelier. If that cannot solve my dilemma, I am hopeless.

[alainniala]

Originally Posted by Crazywis

What do the experts opine as the pros and cons of a Laurent Ferrier Micro-Rotor based watch (objectively speaking) in any area you'd like to comment on?

I just received mine 1 month ago and I'm very happy with it. It's very understated which for me is important these days in that you can wear it everywhere. The back is beautifully finished. Mine is an autumn dial with Eastern Arabic numerals.

[Vasco]

Originally Posted by Crazywis

What do the experts opine as the pros and cons of a Laurent Ferrier Micro-Rotor based watch (objectively speaking) in any area you'd like to comment on?

To me, one of the most elegant watches out there, the movement is stunning. The only thing I would check is the kind of caliber spec.

The movement has a natural escapement. But a friend of mine told me a few years ago that they were thinking about providing some watches without this feature. I don't know if they did it finally or not. However, when buying, I would check the movement has this natural escapement if it's something important to you.

Originally Posted by llngoc

I may visit Milan next year, and I may hop on the train over to Switzerland to visit the atelier. If that cannot solve my dilemma, I am hopeless.

This would be awesome, so many things to see and models that have maybe not been disclosed, seeing how they do their handcrafting work...

For the dial, you will still be able to replace it in the future if you need too I guess.

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by Vasco

For the dial, you will still be able to replace it in the future if you need too I guess.

That is so true.

[Crazywis]

Originally Posted by Vasco

The movement has a natural escapement. But a friend of mine told me a few years ago that they were thinking about providing some watches without this feature. I don't know if they did it finally or not. However, when buying, I would check the movement has this natural escapement if it's something important to you.

Their newer calibers use a standard swiss lever escapement but the micro-rotor automatic movement still comes with the natural escapement. I had heard that adjusting it can be tricky and more time consuming than the standard swiss lever escapement.

I'd be curious to know about long term experiences of forum members with any of the 3 popular movements based on a variant of the natural escapement:

- LF's micro rotor movement
- KV's Vingt-8 movement
- FPJ's CO (apparently only 2 FPJ watchmakers can adjust this one)

[Vasco]

Originally Posted by Crazywis

Their newer calibers use a standard swiss lever escapement but the micro-rotor automatic movement still comes with the natural escapement.

Thank you for the info.

[Crazywis]

Originally Posted by Crazywis

With all references based on caliber CHR 27-527 PS now discontinued, anyone wanting hand finished sharp interior angles in a new PP watch would need to get into the MR territory.

CHR 27-527 is back in reference 5373P. Any takers?