• Master
    11 Jul 2011, 10:17 a.m.

    I had a very busy and noisy weekend at Silverstone and did not get an opportunity to visit the Forum. I took dozens of photos but none of watches. I wore my Wempe regulator on Saturday and the BP5002 on Sunday.

    I thought I would post a pic of this little thing I bumped into in Geneva last year.

    img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/RAVE54/L1010304c.jpg

  • Master
    11 Jul 2011, 10:24 a.m.

    agreed. here's a related contribution over the weekend:
    i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l497/vanhalen812/Flagship%20Novelties%20and%20Special%20Items%20Jul%202011/3774sGrandeComplication1.jpg

  • Master
    11 Jul 2011, 2:11 p.m.

    I would love to bump into that "little thing" myself someday, Ralph! It is far beyond my reach...but I would enjoy having it on my wrist for even just a moment. Thanks for the pic!

  • Master
    17 Jul 2011, 9:58 p.m.

    Hi Ralph, don't blame me for saying, but I saw it at SIHH and really don't like it...

    Thanks for sharing though!

    Bob

  • Master
    17 Jul 2011, 10:15 p.m.

    Hey Bob - have you been drinking ! How can one not appreciate the skill, talent and unique craftmanship (or craftwomanship) behind such a splendid way to represent time passing towards the future.

  • Master
    17 Jul 2011, 11:22 p.m.

    I must say, I see the point of both statements. As much as I can admire skill, craftmanship, I sometimes notice that the end result is not "it". It certainly says more about the viewer than anything else, and we are talking about exquisite luxury goods. That said, I rather see the original Grande Complication, where the size of the watch is more in line with the size of the movement: with the Portuguese the subdials are quite centered, cleverly hidden by the Portuguese number ring. Of course, if someone would lend it to me for five minutes, I would very proudly wear it, and return it with a bleeding heart.

    Kind regards,
    Paul