I knew that Jeff...

Nov 25, 2013,12:06 PM
 

(and I think I commented on this years ago in respect to the open barrel of the otherwise non-skeletonised Cal. 71), but my main comment was directed of making use of the arch at 7 o'clock (note: putting a PR hand there would require some kind of mechanical crutches and thus would be no elegant solution (but certainly 'complicated' in terms of parts count;-))).

Keep in mind that my comment was more of an 'inspriation' than any sort of critique. The watch is really well done and lovely executed.

Cheers,
Magnus

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Villeret Squelette´s 8-Day, the latest ones from Basel 2013 and a view back to …

 
 By: small-luxury-world : November 21st, 2013-03:42
some previous skeleton watches from Blancpain. The detail shown above is from a novelty in 2013, but more on this later. First I would like to look back to the 80s/90s ... at Blancpain. Lets start with the Ref. 0021 which was part ( none skeleton version...  

Outstanding. The 6633 from 2012 is just outstanding!

 
 By: amanico : November 24th, 2013-01:42
A superb work on the Cal 13 RO, which makes a great Watch! A Watch I totally ignored! Thanks for putting the lights on it. Well, the jewelled version is less, much less my taste, because it brings some bling to a Watch which is, in my opinion, perfect wit... 

My pleasure, Nicolas.

 
 By: small-luxury-world : November 26th, 2013-07:46
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Superb skeletonisation with just a tiny omission...

 
 By: Ornatus-Mundi : November 25th, 2013-10:04
… of not using the empty arch at 7 o'clock for a neat power reserve indication: Second: am I right in assuming that the gorgeous large rubies are a bit smaller on the skeleton? Nevertheless, they are used with great effect (thanks Oliver particularly for ...  

There is a power reserve indication (of sorts)

 
 By: jkingston : November 25th, 2013-10:43
Hi Magnus Although you are correct that there is no power reserve indication shown with a hand, there is a very usable substitute. Just look at the skeleton barrels! You can see the state of wind of the mainsprings. Voila! A power reserve indication witho... 

I knew that Jeff...

 
 By: Ornatus-Mundi : November 25th, 2013-12:06
(and I think I commented on this years ago in respect to the open barrel of the otherwise non-skeletonised Cal. 71), but my main comment was directed of making use of the arch at 7 o'clock (note: putting a PR hand there would require some kind of mechanic... 

"the gorgeous large rubies"

 
 By: small-luxury-world : November 26th, 2013-07:45
Magnus, I didn´t see it before to be honest. I agree, the large rubies are gorgeous. But for the skeleton I prefer the smaller ones :-) Thanks! Oliver

thanks for sharing

 
 By: Simon S : June 18th, 2014-19:35
great pictures

I like various versions ;)

 
 By: Asad A Awan : June 27th, 2014-08:11
I really wanted to share here that I feel strange in that I like various versions with different executions :) I mean the first version from the masterpieces collection in Platinum is my absolute favouruite, and completely different in style, yet another ...