☠️ Official Openworked Appreciation Thread ☠️

[Gravity]

Big shout of to Sam for helping point out where to get this great book!

[mnl]

Originally Posted by Gravity

Big shout of to Sam for helping point out where to get this great book!

Book, loupe, and watch! Triple jealous!!

[benlee]

Originally Posted by Gravity

Big shout of to Sam for helping point out where to get this great book!

Nice, I have this book too.

[SC11]

Originally Posted by Gravity

Big shout of to Sam for helping point out where to get this great book!

Yep the book and loupe is a must have to really appreciate the work that goes into these movements

[benlee]

Good Morning....

[benlee]

Comparison with 15305OR. AP actually enlarged the movement to fit the larger dial

[mnl]

Originally Posted by benlee

Comparison with 15305OR. AP actually enlarged the movement to fit the larger dial

What a pair!!

[Burlington]

Originally Posted by mnl

What a pair!!

Yes a magnificent duo indeed !

[SC11]

Originally Posted by benlee

Comparison with 15305OR. AP actually enlarged the movement to fit the larger dial

Interesting as I was told something slighty different but they both could just be different interpretations of the same thing!

The info I was told was the movements are in essence the same ignoring the bridge and DBW for a minute, on the 407 the outer minute counter ring was enlarged and moved further out of the movement to allow fitment to the 41mm case, this was highlighted to me by the similar if not exact same size clear case back and by looking at were the counter ring seats on the movement and how on the 305 you can see it overlaps on certain mount points and jewel bearings.

Are we talking the same thing? If not that interesting as I wonder what’s happening with the new 37mm as I was told it was the same movement cal:3132 as the 407 but with the reverse of above.

[benlee]

Originally Posted by SC11

Interesting as I was told something slighty different but they both could just be different interpretations of the same thing!

The info I was told was the movements are in essence the same ignoring the bridge and DBW for a minute, on the 407 the outer minute counter ring was enlarged and moved further out of the movement to allow fitment to the 41mm case, this was highlighted to me by the similar if not exact same size clear case back and by looking at were the counter ring seats on the movement and how on the 305 you can see it overlaps on certain mount points and jewel bearings.

Maybe my eyes are playing tricks on me but the movement does looks bigger on the 407. Anyway will compare closer when next time.

[SC11]

Originally Posted by benlee

Maybe my eyes are playing tricks on me but the movement does looks bigger on the 407. Anyway will compare closer when next time.

Hard one as to me looking at certain reference points rather then the whole movement it does look the same size.

Maybe measure from certain reference points like hand stack > balance wheel bearing or mainspring bearing etc.

[ragsk]

Totally mesmerising watch. Could look at it all day.

I'm actually warming to the gold as well. Looks just as fetching as the steel.

[SC11]

Originally Posted by ragsk

Totally mesmerising watch. Could look at it all day.

I'm actually warming to the gold as well. Looks just as fetching as the steel.

All four are great, not sold on the lighter rhodium movement as in the 37mm variants.

Must say the 15407st is my favourite SS openworked even hold it over the 26518ST but for the OR it’s the 26518OR > 15305OR > 15407OR.

So let’s forget the tourbillons as they make my wallet flinch, Ben’s duo is the best of the 41/39’s

[ragsk]

I would rather have both in 41mm.

Prefer the look of the double balanced and the size would suit me better

[SC11]

Originally Posted by ragsk

I would rather have both in 41mm.

Prefer the look of the double balanced and the size would suit me better

Likewise I do find the 39mm too small for my taste but do find the lovely contrast of the gold balance bridge isn’t the same on the OR as it is on the ST.

Deep pockets for this one but it’s nice and 41mm my favourite OR Openworked

[benlee]

Originally Posted by SC11

Likewise I do find the 39mm too small for my taste but do find the lovely contrast of the gold balance bridge isn’t the same on the OR as it is on the ST.

Deep pockets for this one but it’s nice and 41mm my favourite OR Openworked

While the tourbillon is impressive ( and so is the eye-watering price ), I actually think don't like skeleton movement that does not fill up the dial. Seems kind of wierd to see skin on the watch dial. That's my nitpick on this watch.

[OP15]

Originally Posted by benlee

While the tourbillon is impressive ( and so is the eye-watering price ), I actually think don't like skeleton movement that does not fill up the dial. Seems kind of wierd to see skin on the watch dial. That's my nitpick on this watch.

I think it’s a gorgeous watch, but off the wrist. I agree with you...something just doesn’t feel right seeing through the dial down to the wrist.

[SC11]

Originally Posted by benlee

While the tourbillon is impressive ( and so is the eye-watering price ), I actually think don't like skeleton movement that does not fill up the dial. Seems kind of wierd to see skin on the watch dial. That's my nitpick on this watch.

Originally Posted by OP15

I think it’s a gorgeous watch, but off the wrist. I agree with you...something just doesn’t feel right seeing through the dial down to the wrist.

Yeah do get that and it did concern me at first but most pics we see are under strong lighting and that does make it really stand out but on the wrist under normal lighting its more subtle.



I havent got any wrist shots of my own but a couple I’ve found but again its under lighting and a pictured closer then you’d view on your wrist.

[sokoloka]

This thread is my kryptonite ... find myself edging ever closer to sacking up and paying the premium for the 15407ST!

[benlee]

Time to update this thread with new pics!




Sam, where is yours?

[Superburrito]

Originally Posted by benlee

Time to update this thread with new pics!

Stunning photo, thanks for posting!

[benlee]

Originally Posted by Superburrito

Stunning photo, thanks for posting!

[SC11]

Originally Posted by benlee

Time to update this thread with new pics!




Sam, where is yours?

Behind enemy lines at a Rolex event tonight...

[Gravity]

Great pic Ben!

Originally Posted by benlee

Time to update this thread with new pics!




Sam, where is yours?

[kurgan999]

killin game with this topic


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[SC11]

Made it out alive!

Had the chance to try on some lovely Rolex models and may have came away waiting a couple but the 407st stood its ground and came away victorious!

[benlee]

Originally Posted by SC11

Made it out alive!

Had the chance to try on some lovely Rolex models and may have came away waiting a couple but the 407st stood its ground and came away victorious!

[benlee]

Another Shot :




Group shot with Roger's magnificent Concept Tourbillon GMT

[mnl]

Originally Posted by benlee

Another Shot :

Group shot with Roger's magnificent Concept Tourbillon GMT

[ragsk]

Totally in love with it !

Lovely pictures all of you