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ToTW #23: What do the Eiffel Tower and the Tourbillon with three gold Bridges have in comm

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : November 1st, 2014-01:50
Tip of the Week #23: What do the Eiffel Tower and the Tourbillon with three gold Bridges have in common? Both were made for the Universal Exhibition of Paris in 1889! Two elements give the Tourbillon with three gold Bridges its uniqueness: - No other manu...  

I totally agree with your last point.

 
 By: amanico : November 1st, 2014-01:55
But about the long heritage, don't you think Breguet can compete, and can be seen, when it comes to the Tourbillon, as the Creator? Though, this Pocket Watch you are showing us, here, is just sublime. Do you have pictures of the movement reflection on the... 

To tell you the truth....

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : November 1st, 2014-02:03
These "tip of the week" are not my words... They come from the Manufacture. Breguet, yes - the Tourbillon, but the Tourbillon with three golden bridges..? As the shot... Yes, that is mine! Best Blomman ...  

Hard to beat! :) [nt]

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : November 1st, 2014-03:37

This very shot is amazing .. Splendid piece w great juwellry type appeal

 
 By: hs111 : November 1st, 2014-07:08
.. it is truly remarkable, which finesse has been used for time-pieces like this ! Thx for the share, Best, hs

Even better in real! :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : November 2nd, 2014-01:15
The three golden bridges movement is just mesmerizing! :) Best, my friend Blomman

I love how GP incorporates the...

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : November 1st, 2014-03:41
Shape from the past into their present! :) Best Blomman ...  

OK, let's look at another example....

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : November 2nd, 2014-01:23
:) Best Blomman ...  

Damn you! :) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : November 2nd, 2014-01:27

Yupp...! ;) [nt]

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : November 2nd, 2014-01:31

Sort of artisan work .. Indeed, very appealing backside..1 Q be allowed..

 
 By: hs111 : November 2nd, 2014-01:25
.. apologies for my ignorance, but which model / Ref is this one ? - maybe a dial side picture ? :-o Wishing you & yours a very nice Sunday, Best, hs :)

The Constant Escapement! :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : November 2nd, 2014-01:44
I love to share photos of this one, my friend! :) Best Blomman ...  

A marvel in all aspects! :) [nt]

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : November 2nd, 2014-09:09

Another stunning thing

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : November 1st, 2014-13:10
is how low this piece is priced in forthcoming grande auction of one of leading auction houses...still this low-ball is dream to me... L for Love as well as L for Looser :) Splendid shots of one of greatest pocket watches ever for me Thank you again Warme... 

L is for Love! :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : November 2nd, 2014-01:17
Yes, this one is also for me THE finest pocket watch ever! :) Best, my friend Blomman