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I can definitely understand the appeal just to look at the mechanics of it. When I first got in to watches, I was in search of an affordable Tourbillon as well.

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10-02-2013 , 11:39 PM

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KPowers

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Originally Posted by lurelore

But why?

Well if you're picking up the difference just say so.

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10-03-2013 , 12:10 PM

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J0hny

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Originally Posted by Jusbe

Maybe little bit large but still love it.

What watch is that?
Looks nice.

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10-03-2013 , 12:42 PM

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There are all kinds of skeleton designs out there if you just want to see the works. A tourbillon is a complication meant to improve accuracy.

Don't mean to offend by explaining the obvious.

Agree the Chinese Mechanical forum at WUS will be your best resource.

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10-03-2013 , 12:48 PM

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Jusbe

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Originally Posted by J0hny

What watch is that?
Looks nice.

It's a Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro, automatic chronograph.

Spoiler:

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10-03-2013 , 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ChipWrecked

There are all kinds of skeleton designs out there if you just want to see the works. A tourbillon is a complication meant to improve accuracy.

Did someone say accuracy?

Wristwatch Atomic Clock

Accurate to 1 second per 1000 years.

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10-03-2013 , 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ChipWrecked

There are all kinds of skeleton designs out there if you just want to see the works. A tourbillon is a complication meant to signal that you have a lot of money.

Don't mean to offend by explaining the obvious.

fyp

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10-03-2013 , 07:36 PM

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Dominic

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that atomic watch is nice but a little clunky

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10-03-2013 , 07:49 PM

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Gaddy

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Originally Posted by Dominic

that atomic watch is nice but a little clunky

I'm not sure if it would fit under my cuff.

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10-04-2013 , 07:00 AM

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sba9630

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Atomic Watch Article [watchuseek.com]

Forum [watchuseek.com]

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10-04-2013 , 09:14 AM

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nyc999

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Originally Posted by icepick

Did someone say accuracy?

Wristwatch Atomic Clock

Accurate to 1 second per 1000 years.

I imagine in 1000 years it will be fashionable.

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10-04-2013 , 10:39 AM

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thabighurt35

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Originally Posted by lurelore

But why?

because it looks really cool and i would rather drop 5k on a watch with a tourbillion thatn a date-just rolex.

Already have a tag and am looking to up my watch game a little

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10-04-2013 , 10:45 AM

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A chinese tourb is a step down even from a Tag IMO.

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10-04-2013 , 11:20 AM

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pokerplease

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ditto that

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10-04-2013 , 11:21 AM

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thabighurt35

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A chinese tourb is a step down even from a Tag IMO.

why? Just because its chinese and not swiss made?

what else would you steep it up with in a 5-7k range?

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10-04-2013 , 11:24 AM

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internet watch hipsters will tell you an IWC or JLC in 3.. 2...

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10-04-2013 , 11:34 AM

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USED HUBLOT SON

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10-04-2013 , 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by pokerplease

internet watch hipsters will tell you an IWC or JLC in 3.. 2...

that

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10-04-2013 , 11:44 AM

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Onitsuka

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Yeh the tourb is a pretty terrible idea that you'll regret

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10-04-2013 , 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by thabighurt35

why? Just because its chinese and not swiss made?

well, yeah, that's the short answer. There's nothing inherently bad about chinese made stuff nor inherently good about swiss made stuff, but when it comes to chinese tourbs, there's basically no data on long-term survivability, or value retention. If you really want one and you're OK with the idea that it's almost certainly going to be a throw-away when it breaks and/or needs servicing, then go for it.

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10-04-2013 , 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by pokerplease

internet watch hipsters will tell you an IWC or JLC in 3.. 2...

JLC or GO in that range, select Zeniths, select Rolex and Omega and even Breitlings. Nothing interesting from IWC between 5k and 7k.

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10-04-2013 , 01:36 PM

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pokerplease

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just sell the TAG and get a Rolex IMO..

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10-04-2013 , 01:53 PM

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thabighurt35

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Originally Posted by amoeba

JLC or GO in that range, select Zeniths, select Rolex and Omega and even Breitlings. Nothing interesting from IWC between 5k and 7k.

all of the JLC watches in that range are kinda meh IMO.
Never been a fan of zenith or omega.
Brietlings are so damn big that they are fairly lame IMO.
The only rolex i would really want is a gpld presidential, and i dont have 30k so i dont really want to go rolex.

see my dilema?