Stuhrling Original Tourbillion #61/75

This rose tone execution was sold in April 2010.

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Education

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• Tourbillon

[guitartec]

The one thing I never hear during any tourbillion videos is, actual proof (of any kind) that it's really more accurate than let's say any traditional automatic or manual wind watch.

I totally get the "art" part of this type of movement, and the fact that quartz is a tough act to follow, but wouldn't ya think someone would be touting their tourbillion's accuracy.

Anyone know of any tourbillion vids that talk about factual accuracy?

[samuelrz209]

@guitartec

It was a theory proposed when this movement was more for pocket watches and tended to sit upright in a vest pocket. There is no proof that it is more accurate, just more difficult to create.

[samuelrz209]

@guitartec

In short I'd say it is no more accurate than any other automatic or mechanical movement. Some are COSC quality and some aren't.

Tourby's allowed distributed wear over the whole circumference of seat and pivot to achieve better lubrication and a more regular working performance. Nowadays, with the development of advanced lubricants and better surface finishing of watch components, the need for a tourbillon for watch maintenance is rather a moot point.

[lindapittsburgh]

these are works of art!

[itfc1959]

Let's clear one thing up. It's not about accuracy. Accuracy has nothing to do with it. Let's look at it this way. For what possible reason did VW build the Veyron? Because they could, that's why. Vanity, pure and simple. Tourbillons are beautiful creations and for watchmakers, a good Tourbie is their Veyron.

[mcreprog]

@asharperrazor

I don't agree that's why people like mechanical watches. A nicely made automatic Swiss watch is a work of art and craftsmanship. Yes quartz is more accurate and RF-tuned watches even more so. So what? That's technology, not good old human obsession.

[guitartec]

@asharperrazor Never said anything about anyone claiming more accuracy. Don't know where ya got that. And yes, we all know they are incredible complicated to make. And yes, no manufacturer has specs of their tourbillon "period". Great, thanks for clarifying this again.

[asharperrazor]

@guitartec

"Why do none of the tourbillon manufacturers (as in EVERY SINGLE ONE of them) advertise their specs (like you'd see with ANY good watch) ESPECIALLY accuracy specs."

First, no one claims they are more accurate. Second, watch makers make no claims about tourbillons period. If the question is why they don't make any claims, the answer is obvious, its not any better. Its just incredibly complicated to make.

[guitartec]

@asharperrazor As I stated a few times now... I totally get the "art" part of making and owning a tourbillon. My basic question still remains... Why do none of the tourbillon manufacturers (as in EVERY SINGLE ONE of them) advertise their specs (like you'd see with ANY good watch) ESPECIALLY accuracy specs. I think I've answered my own question because it's now painfully clear. Thanks for your time (which I hope wasn't measured with a tourbillon :).

[asharperrazor]

@guitartec

They're completely functionless outside of the mechanical feat of simply making them. Mechanical watches are replaced by quartz watches because quartz is superior in accuracy.

But that doesn't mean a mechanical watch has no value to the owner. Like all luxury items, most of the value is derived from the "you can't have it" factor.

[GenerallyAOK]

I really like Stuhrling, but have found out over the course of a few watches, that they do not have good power reserves.

[FishBowl911]

$150 Geez ? I feel like swallowing this watch and walking out of the store.

[insolvancy]

@guitartec In all honesty, people aren't going to buy a nice mechanical watch if they're concerned about accuracy. If you compare the time keeping performance of a multi-thousand dollar tourbillion watch and a $20 casio, the casio will win every time.