Monsieur_B 0 Posted September 20, 2011 (edited) Some stuff google spit out this morning Parmigiani Fleurier Bugatti 370 The Bugatti 370 was designed to mimic the appearance of a transversal engine, and the movement in this driver’s watch is actually spread across five separate plates lined in a row. The cylindrical design of this watch allows for easy viewing of the face while the wearer has his hands on the wheel and access to the award-winning movement. Only 150 of these watches are made each year. Parmigiani GreubelForsey Quadruple Tourbillon The Quadruple Tourbillon from GreubelForsey contains four separate tourbillons that operate independently of each other. It contains a differential much like a car that allows each tourbillon to contribute to the movement’s precision as needed.Greubel Maître du Temps Chapter One Manual-wind mechanical movement, one-minute tourbillon, a mono-pusher chronograph, retrograde date indicator, and a retrograde GMT indicator. Maitre Armin Strom Blue Chip Skeleton Armin MB&F HM2 Jumping Hour, Concentric Retrograde Minutes, Retrograde Date, Bi-Hemisphere Moon-Phase and Automatic Winding. MB Pita Barcelona Oceana Pita Barcelona holds the record as the deepest diving watch in production at a rating of 5000 meters below the water’s surface. The case features no winding crown and no back cover, thereby eliminating the two most common areas where the watertight seal of a watch is broken. There is also no seal between the 10mm thick crystal and the case. Only 80 units are produced each year and they are completely customizable by case material, face color, bezels, straps, and buckles. Pita EDIT: resources suck the truth is here (Thanks John! ): Swiss Military 20000FT Angular Momentum Verre Èglomisé Crystal Angular Momentum’s watches are true canvases on which art is created. Their Verre Èglomisé Crystal line of timepieces feature crystals on which miniature paintings have been created by hand. Dubbed “miniature painting”, the work is actually done on the inside of the crystal and only a select few artisans in the world are trained in this Roman era field of artistry. Angular Cabestan Winch Tourbillon Vertical The movement is wound with a large key that turns a set of visible cogs. A set wheels, pinions, and drums turn in synchronization to power this impressive timepiece. There is no face to this watch either, but instead two rotating drums set atop a ball bearing. The vertical tourbillon, which is run by what looks like a small bicycle chain, is the first of its kind. Even the crystal on this watch is unique; it consists of 6 hand blown pieces of Pyrex. Cabestan Urwerk 202 Urwerk 202 was the very first timepiece to integrate fluid dynamics into a watch’s movement. Each of the three minute gauges extend and retract to point to the appropriate time while the automatic winding is regulated by two small turbines seen through the back of the case. The hour is displayed via three orbiting and rotating satellites. These miniature air compressors act as shock absorbers to the movement and increase the lifespan and accuracy of the watch. But still ugly as hell imho... Urwerk Edited September 20, 2011 by egycsab Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted September 20, 2011 fascinating little machines, but nothing I would want to wear - except the Pita. Although I don't know why they say it is the deepest dive watch - the Swiss Military 20,000 Feet Diver goes quite a bit deeper than 5,000 meters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monsieur_B 0 Posted September 20, 2011 fascinating little machines, but nothing I would want to wear - except the Pita. Although I don't know why they say it is the deepest dive watch - the Swiss Military 20,000 Feet Diver goes quite a bit deeper than 5,000 meters. Thanks buddy corrected. Was thinking on the same when posting this, its just a mix for all tastets, something to admire... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wirral_guy 0 Posted September 20, 2011 Beautiful pieces of engineering. Not sure how many of these are practical as watches but, as a showcase of skill, they are superlative examples and makes my mind boggle at the skills needed to work on such miniaturised machinery. Thanks for the pics OP Dave PS: I fully expect to see 21j reps within weeks.....probably Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted September 20, 2011 Wondering whether the Pita really is a Pain In The Arse... Clever stuff - nothing I'd be caught dead wearing, though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monsieur_B 0 Posted September 20, 2011 Wondering whether the Pita really is a Pain In The Arse... Clever stuff - nothing I'd be caught dead wearing, though... Servicing must be a nightmare. Found this on their site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coca 0 Posted September 20, 2011 Urwerk watches are interesting, is there any good reps around? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtwc 1 Posted September 20, 2011 Lovely pics, thanks. Memo to self : must put that Gruebel Forsey on my Christmas 'wish-list'..................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wiz 0 Posted September 20, 2011 That GreubelForsey is very nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeandroBR 14 Posted September 20, 2011 Very interesting vid. Thanks for share. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LHOOQ 0 Posted September 20, 2011 The Bugatti looks like a portable pencil sharpener. Which might be pretty handy, now that I think about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monsieur_B 0 Posted September 20, 2011 Urwerk watches are interesting, is there any good reps around? No chance, but ask Mary. here is a video: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
