That dial and handset are truly something special. Who needs lume with the presence of highly finished, multi-faceted, indices and hands, set against a circular brushed, matte-textured dial. Much like in photography, I feel like the capture and utilization of light, can make or break the design of a dial. IMHO, Grand Seiko, are the masters of this technique. TY for sharing this

Very informative excerpt in Europastar. I had actually read that exact article once before I believe. MOF, that was one of the articles I was citing to you from memory previous, in reference to the tourbillions. If memory serves me, I believe I found it a few years back, while researching info about tourbillions manufactured by a company called Peacock. Whom I'm quite sure you're aware of

Truly, the pleasure is all mine. I very much appreciate you taking the time out of your busy day, to offer me your thoughts and opinions on this very broad subject matter. Also for providing me w/ some suggested starting points, to help me hopefully achieve a higher level of understanding of this topic. Out of curiosity, were you ever invited inside to tour, any of these large scale component manufacturing, and assembly factories, that I've heard talks of??? Factories that produce, finish, and even in some cases assemble, some or all, of the different components, for a multitude of different watch brands, micro-brands, and movement distributors. Like H.K. Precision Technology. I realize also that this topic is not just simply limited to mainland China. Best wishes.... 

Such a cool piece. I must admit that I am quite interested to learn more about Chinese watchmaking, and the various brands encompassed by this general classification. Broadly speaking, I find the overall styling and design language, embraced by most Chinese brands, to be a breath of fresh air. To be known in the west, primarily for the production of "homages" and replicas, is a sad but harsh reality, for this arm of the eastern horologic production. With China's rapid advancements in terms of manufacturing and production technology, as well as their ability to leverage labor like no other area of the modern world can, I would estimate them, to have the ability to compete at a high-level, horologically speaking, with almost any other sub-section of watch companies in the world. Including both the Japanese, and the Swiss. From various things I've read recently, these Chinese companies, have invested heavily in the production of toubillions especially. If you don't mind me asking, in your experience, how much of my statement do you find to be accurate??? Thank you for your time....

What an intriguing story, and a truly classy piece. Thanks so much for sharing it

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Well played, Sir...well played. Also I agree w/ your alternative. I would actually prefer the SS, over the titanium. I prefer the wrist presence. Would love to see pics of the mod, when completed