What a great video! I really enjoyed your explanation of how a tourbillon works, as well as the reason for its creation. After watching the video I have a new found respect for the tourbillon. I was really hoping see one of your hand made, working, cardboard tourbillon for illustration though. Congratulations of your successful build, you're getting quite good at it! Best regards, Brian
Hi Bill. Out of curiosity, I recently watched a You Tube review and splashed out for a sun and moon complication on AliExpress. When I say cheap here, price wise, it makes a similar type of model from Orient seem like a kings ransom in comparison. They claim that it has a Sea Gull movement - touch wood - up until now at least, it is performing well. Of course, it is Chinese and only time will tell. While no one could pretend that this is the finest example of Swiss horology, God only knows how they can afford to manufacture this kind of thing for so little.
Here you go Xin, Take care, Bill www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806123946568.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.11.4b4f1802l2BGwX&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805871377563.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.4.4b4f1802l2BGwX&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
Ali, this video sort of was matchmaking since it was so easy. The movement included the hands and dial, and that was required was putting it into the case. Take care, Bill
@@AliReza-do5my AliExpress -> Damowhale Shop: The only name they had was "fly Tourbillon mechanical watch Audiophile Manual DIY Modification extravagant Precision instruments"
What a great video! I really enjoyed your explanation of how a tourbillon works, as well as the reason for its creation. After watching the video I have a new found respect for the tourbillon. I was really hoping see one of your hand made, working, cardboard tourbillon for illustration though. Congratulations of your successful build, you're getting quite good at it!
Best regards, Brian
Bryan, it would take Origami way beyond my clumsy skills to model a cardboard tourbillon! Take care, Bill
Regulator and tourbillon: nice and rare complications combo! Great job!
Hey Emmanuel, thanks man! Take care Bill
Great video. Thanks Bill.
Hey Bricklayer, thanks man! Take care, Bill
Hi Bill. Out of curiosity, I recently watched a You Tube review and splashed out for a sun and moon complication on AliExpress. When I say cheap here, price wise, it makes a similar type of model from Orient seem like a kings ransom in comparison. They claim that it has a Sea Gull movement - touch wood - up until now at least, it is performing well. Of course, it is Chinese and only time will tell. While no one could pretend that this is the finest example of Swiss horology, God only knows how they can afford to manufacture this kind of thing for so little.
I would imagine low overhead Tuna, and higher cost of living? I dunno either... Take care Bill
Yes Bill. There must be an incredible difference. All the best.@@watchartsci
So why is the VC tourbillon $129,000?
The low number produced and difficulty in making them, I suppose Gary. Take care, Bill
Just because
Do you mind sharing the links for purchasing the components (movement, dial, case and tools)?
Here you go Xin, Take care, Bill
www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806123946568.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.11.4b4f1802l2BGwX&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
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Great music in close-up video. Dead Can Dance?
From a loop called "Middle East." Glad you liked it Jacqueline. Take care, Bill
Looking forward to tourbillon watch making series 🤌
Ali, this video sort of was matchmaking since it was so easy. The movement included the hands and dial, and that was required was putting it into the case. Take care, Bill
@@watchartsci what was the name of the movement?
@@AliReza-do5my AliExpress -> Damowhale Shop: The only name they had was "fly Tourbillon mechanical watch Audiophile Manual DIY Modification extravagant Precision instruments"
@@watchartsci thank you so much
And Bill's next project is a Tourbillon chronograph.
You didn't add "automatic' with a 'silicon' hairspring, Rog. Take care, Bill
tks great, making watch for 140US oh great, tks
My pleasure Saman! Take care, Bill
You need to change these awful hands, then the watch will look quite nice actually.
Yeah, the hands aren't much to look at. The problem will be with the shaft size for a hand with the right length, Scuba. Take care, Bill