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A gmt for 700 bucks, not bad. I got a feeling we'll see a lot of sub 1k GMTs this year. Would be nice if they also kept those sub 40mm...
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Yeah I think too big will return.
49mm lug to lug.
Black bay 58 or Cartier Santos medium may be better
...quite like this little had boy, especially the blue second hand...New Farer 36mm collection.
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Beaubleu have an original design (case and circle hands), are very well manufactured but I find them a tad expensive with their Miyota movement. For the price (especially the latest ones), they could include a Swiss movement (Selitta or Soprod) IMO. Also their strap suck IMO.
I could afford one as a second hand, otherwise I would not have pulled the trigger. Of course changed the strap.
I have a Furlan Marri too, second hand too (same remarks as Beaubleu), they include a quartz VK64, so definitely overpriced. They are blatantly copying Patek, and in this price range you have excellent reps
As they are located in Geneve, they probably thought they could raise the prices... Eventually they are high end chinese watches with marketing and a nice packaging.
Serica. I'm the proud owner of the 5503, love it, and am lucky I have no problem. Indeed the Soprod movements seem to be quite new and they have faced troubles. Paid full bucks. They now issued a GMT with "chronometer certification" and this time I don't follow : at 1800 EUR+, I'd rather go for something else.
And my Baltic MR01, definitely a stunner, although I don't like their choice for an hesalite glas. At least thei are honest on where the components come from.
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@Pix , That Beaubleu is unique. I've never looked at these before. Thanks for sharing!
Thx for stepping in
, the problem is indeed that you need glasses to read time and date
I don't disagree, and I love the baltic, proud owner of 3 thereof. Serica is on my radar, too, I particularly like the gmt.Beaubleu have an original design (case and circle hands), are very well manufactured but I find them a tad expensive with their Miyota movement. For the price (especially the latest ones), they could include a Swiss movement (Selitta or Soprod) IMO. Also their strap suck IMO.
I could afford one as a second hand, otherwise I would not have pulled the trigger. Of course changed the strap.
I have a Furlan Marri too, second hand too (same remarks as Beaubleu), they include a quartz VK64, so definitely overpriced. They are blatantly copying Patek, and in this price range you have excellent reps
As they are located in Geneve, they probably thought they could raise the prices... Eventually they are high end chinese watches with marketing and a nice packaging.
Serica. I'm the proud owner of the 5503, love it, and am lucky I have no problem. Indeed the Soprod movements seem to be quite new and they have faced troubles. Paid full bucks. They now issued a GMT with "chronometer certification" and this time I don't follow : at 1800 EUR+, I'd rather go for something else.
And my Baltic MR01, definitely a stunner, although I don't like their choice for an hesalite glas. At least thei are honest on where the components come from.
The Beaubleu is nice, I admit, it has something, but personally I get bored by fancier designs than by simpler ones, if you know what I mean...
Also wanna thank you, did not know Beaubleu, defo will give them a look. Very unique and interesting piece.
One advice though, I am definitely allergic to reflective glasses, for they spoil the dials. I have almost all my watches double ar'coated, and the Serica, Furlan and Beaubleu were no exception, despite advertized AR coatings. Not knowing your own tolerance, I strongly suggest that you check on videos or in real life, to avoid disappointment. As you know, pictures are mostly altered (including mine), and this led me to surprises sometimes (this include my first Beaubleu with red dial, which I resold)
Oh Im not buying anything I have not held in person in my grabby mits. Especially from a brand I've never heard of.
I wouldn't buy a car without test-driving it, Im not buying watches without putting them on. Exactly for the reason you point out - promo pics are anything, but a representation of reality.
I wouldn't buy a car without test-driving it, Im not buying watches without putting them on. Exactly for the reason you point out - promo pics are anything, but a representation of reality.
Yes, I had never heard of Beaubleu. Not my style of watches but interesting to see designers daring to explore new territories. So many brands…how can they all survive?
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Wow, I hadn’t realized my humble post was still alive and kicking!
I had no idea about Beaubleu either, so thank you for bringing that to our attention, guys.
Excited for the new Lorier release
I had no idea about Beaubleu either, so thank you for bringing that to our attention, guys.
Excited for the new Lorier release
