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| The Perrelet Turbine Double Rotor | Rating: 
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| Posted: Fri Dec 4th, 2009 10:41 am |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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The Perrelet Turbine Double Rotor is another amazing watch that caught my eye recently especially in the all black steel....pretty cool and advanced accomplishment imho hand6.gif article courtesy of ablogtoread:   The perrelet-double-rotor-turbine-watch-collection/" TARGET="_blank">Perrelet Turbine watch caused a lot of stir when the images of the watch that will be released in October 2009 were displayed here on aBlogtoRead.com first. Then the perrelet-double-rotor-turbine-watch-video/" TARGET="_blank">Turbine Collection video was leaked was really hit home exactly what the Turbine Double Rotor watch was going to look like in action. I think it is clear that this special timepiece collection is going to be a big hit for Perrelet. A few days ago I got to experience pre-production models of the watch myself - and they are sweet! There will initially be three models of the watch. Two in DLC coated titanium with black faces (one with the red behind the turbine blades, and one all black). Another will be in polished titanium. I got to see all three and here are the wrist shots! The craftsmanship and finish of the cases is impeccable. Surprisingly good even for prototype models. The tapering of the case toward the base goes to the turbine engine look, and the unique crown that is flush with the case is pretty well done. You can pull the crown out a bit, but there is also that little hoop that folds out. The watches are smooth all the way around without and harsh edges as well and the high grade rubber strap comes with a quality titanium butterfly deployment clasp that features perlage polishing on the inside.    You can get a great feel for exactly what the watches look like here. I wish you could see the turbine spinning in action - it looks so cool. Nothing like wheel spinners :) The finish in the turbine blades is a brushed polish, to give that an authentic aviation look. Like I said in my original review, the spinning turbines (that spin with the automatic rotor to wind the mechanical automatic movement) do not hinder the view of the hands which are nicely conspicuous. The naked titanium model is the easiest to read due to the high contrast of the hands. Each is covered in lume which is nice. The face of the watch as a nice deep feeling to it. You can look down into it and see all the layers. The periphery of the dial is sloped inward, and you can see the easy to view hour makers that make this more than simply a showy watch. My favorite version is the DLC black version with the two-tone (black and red) dial. The spinning turbine looks the best there and will draw a ton of attention I am sure. Like I said, the polished titanium version is the easiest to read, and has the most industrial look. People will appreciate the finish on the turbine blades and the functionality of the timepiece. "Tool watch" lovers are going to choose this one. Fans of the still popular "phantom" all black watches will gravitate toward the mysterious all-black DLC model. As I hope you know, DLC is an amazing coating and will stay shiny and is damn hard to scratch. The watches will be available starting in about October 2009. Prices are going to be in the $7,000 - $9,000 dollar range. It is a pricey timepiece, but there is a lot of work in the details aside from the novelty of the functionality. Turn the watch over and see the P-181 automatic movement through the sapphire crystal caseback window and you can tell that Perrelet is a serious watch maker. The decorated rotor is just the start, but the finish on the dial along with the blued screws is almost as nice a view as the face of the watch. At 44mm wide you'd think that watch was really big. You can see that even on two pairs of smaller wrists, the watch looks totally comfortable and not super huge. Just wait until I show you a 60mm wide watch I shot while on my trip. So if you are in love with the Perrelet Turbine Double Rotor watch collection as so many people seem to be, you'll have to wait at least until the fall, but they are coming. For more information or a dealer network, visit Perrelet here.
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| Posted: Fri Dec 4th, 2009 01:38 pm |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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face4.gif Nice!!
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| Posted: Fri Dec 4th, 2009 02:38 pm |
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Hammerfjord Moderator 
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Saw it a little while ago on the net but it was great to see the video! Great watch!! Is the p-181 an inhouse from Perrelet? The rotor look a bit like a 2895 from eta...? Thanks for the post ;)
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| Posted: Fri Dec 4th, 2009 10:37 pm |
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wardog 3T WIS
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Perrelet has been on my radar lately. Not the turbine models (although they're fantastic) but the more conservative lower priced models, like the A1025/2 and the A1015/2. I do have a question on the double rotors if anyone can answer. Are the front and back rotors connected? I wouldn't think so but the videos I've seen look like it might be a possibility. For some reason I'd like one if they were connected, but think the front rotor is completely pointless if they're not. Last edited on Fri Dec 4th, 2009 10:39 pm by wardog |
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| Posted: Fri Dec 4th, 2009 11:46 pm |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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Hey Will for sure it is based on one of the eta 289x series of movements...an easy way to tell these movements from other eta is if you look closely in the center of the rotor you will see 3 dimples/indentations...this signifies eta 289x moevents...I believe this Perrelet is based on the eta 2892A2...and yes the vid is very cool...Man I love this watch!hand6.gif Wardog if you check out the video I think the rotors are connected but I would like to know for sure....so it's time to do some research....I have seen the under $1000. models in particular the power reserve model and they are very impressive...hand6.gif perrelet-double-rotor-turbine-watch-video/" TARGET="_blank">http://ablogtoread.com/perrelet/perrelet-double-rotor-turbine-watch-video/
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| Posted: Sat Dec 5th, 2009 01:00 am |
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Graham 3T WIS 
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How cool is that!Bouncy.gif
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| Posted: Sat Dec 5th, 2009 01:01 am |
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wardog 3T WIS
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oagaspar wrote: Hey Will for sure it is based on one of the eta 289x series of movements...an easy way to tell these movements from other eta is if you look closely in the center of the rotor you will see 3 dimples/indentations...this signifies eta 289x moevents...I believe this Perrelet is based on the eta 2892A2...and yes the vid is very cool...Man I love this watch!hand6.gif Yeah, I think more research is needed. All of the videos I've seen of the double rotors show them spinning in unison, but I've heard the front rotor described as a "secondary non-functional rotor" in articles/descriptions. I would think if they were connected the front rotor wouldn't be described as non-funtional. I guess you could make the case that both rotors would be spinning in unison even if they weren't connected. I think it's probably not a good idea for me to have a double rotor in any case as I would probably spend half the day at work at my desk trying to spin it around. goofy
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| Posted: Sat Dec 5th, 2009 06:34 am |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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Seems to me that (for exemple on the black/red model) , the black front turbine is a part of the dial: Fix. And the red turbine behind it is following the movement's rotor's rotations...I conclude that the movement's rotor is on the same axis as the red turbine. Offcourse, as thought by Wardog, the red turbine is just there for the effect...;)
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| Posted: Sat Dec 5th, 2009 09:49 am |
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sparkii 3T WIS 
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This wreaks of kewlness! You would think that the turbine would hinder the rotor in some way....just a marvel of engineering. Will have to wait until it hits Big Lots until I will be able to get one though!
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| Posted: Sat Dec 5th, 2009 11:01 am |
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max 3T WIS 
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All I can think of is Chris Rock when I see that watch. :cool: All kidding aside, great piece.
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| Posted: Mon Dec 7th, 2009 10:41 pm |
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watcher 3T WIS 
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That really is very cool. I only hope that the front rotor actually adds to the winding effort, otherwise it's just for show. Is there a price on these yet?
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| Posted: Mon Dec 7th, 2009 10:43 pm |
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watcher 3T WIS
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watcher wrote: Is there a price on these yet? Ah, to answer my own question it look lile the rotor models sell from £3600 to £3900 at retail. Not as much as I was expecting but more than I'll be paying any time soon. There is a UK retailer here: http://www.jurawatches.co.uk/watches-list.asp?gsubcat=530&sex=1&type=8 Last edited on Mon Dec 7th, 2009 10:44 pm by watcher |
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| Posted: Tue Dec 8th, 2009 04:18 pm |
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SHADY 3T WIS 
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It reminds me of Martin Braun for some reason...
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| Posted: Tue Dec 8th, 2009 05:52 pm |
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Scart 3T WIS 
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crazy watch I like this one :cool:
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