Harry Winston

The world's first close up look at the Z4 sold and delivered
Jun 01 2008,01:04 AM

The dial and case work is incredible in fine detail...

 

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Thanks a lot, Bernard, this Z4 is a very interesting HW!
Jun 01 2008,01:09 AM

I'll really have to see it in the flesh, but since I fall in love with the unaffordable HW Nr 5, this one is much more affordable, allowing me to make my dream come true!
I love the way the dial is designed, the complication, the metal used for the case...
For me, a TRUE HW watch, if you know what I mean..LOL
Best, my " bad boy " friend!
Nicolas

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Yes. THIS is a work that places the company as a relevant player.
Jun 03 2008,17:32 PM

Thanks for reading this.

From now on..I guess I will stop writing IMHO after most of my posts...because the spirit of what I write is opinion.

Opinion is neutral from me..can't be humble opinion, just honest opinion.

I feel, with much exposure to many fine watches from so many makers..that the Z watch we see here is a good, relevant work. It will bring much joy to the owner for a long time.

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Congrats to new owner and wear in good health!
Jun 01 2008,19:44 PM

I keep thinking that I should have ordered one earlier to compliment my Z1; maybe it's not too late to begin the hunt--great looking travel watch.

This message has been edited by AV on 2008-06-01 19:49:27

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Did you order an Opus 3?
Jun 03 2008,17:33 PM

AV...did you order an Opus 3? I sort of recall that you may have..if not..hint....do it..like..now.

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Thanks for hint Bernard, but unfortunately O3 is beyond my reach. [nt]
Jun 04 2008,22:32 PM

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Boutique vs non-boutique
Jun 03 2008,18:29 PM

Thanks for the wonderful photos. Fantastic detailing on the dial making it look 3D (to me anyway).

Any news of the slow release of these watches to the public and any comments on the boutique editions versus the non-boutique versions? Thanks for your opinion

All the best.

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Thanks for asking..it made me think of sharing this above
Jun 04 2008,16:59 PM

Your questions have provoked thoughts...so I have written above some rare information.

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The rotating(?) small dial..
Jun 04 2008,08:25 AM

Hi Dr Cheong,

Do the "blades" in the small off-centre dial rotate as in are they the second hands?

The blades design is also repeated on the back of the watch and is reminiscent of the "hakken" rotor in MB&F's watches. Was Mr Busser also involved in the Z-series during his tenure at Harry Winston? I noticed this design feature in all the Z-series watches.

Look forward to your clarification.

Regards,

Tat

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Shuriken
Jun 04 2008,16:40 PM

This shows that the mechanism is running and a feature of the Z series. This is a concealed multi-blade throwing weapon of the ninja. The literal translation is "sword hidden in the hand". The question would be how is this related to the Z series ?? Perhaps Bernard can enlighten on the thinking behind this design at HW.

Thanks.

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Quoting Max Busser..
Jun 04 2008,17:09 PM

 

November 2004

Max Busser:  " ..well even though we are in the ultra high end we still like to have some element of fun in our watches. The Shrukinen comes from Japanese Manga Culture so we decided to put a drop of this culture in the Z-1. The watch that really opened our doors creatively was the Opus 3. It was great because we had these crazy ideas inspired by little robots and adding machines. The Opus 3 showed us that we could have fun when created a high end watch. It gave me such a kick that I could suddenly see products that I?m looking forward to creating in the next 10 years.

That is the stem of the seconds wheel. Aesthetically we couldn?t put a continuous seconds hand anywhere so we created this to show the watch was under power. Also it acts as a visual anchor. When you see the Z-2 and Z3 you?ll understand how it really anchors the watch. It?s like the Lord of the Rings you have to see part 2 and 3 to understand it. Internally we call this the Shrukinen because it?s modeled after a Japanese Ninja throwing star ( a famous martial arts weapon)."

 

 

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Thank you!
Jun 05 2008,08:22 AM

Thank you, mdcleekh, for the clarification on the "blades". Shuriken, must remember that.

And thanks, too, Dr Cheong, for sharing the rare bit of information. It has deepened my appreciation of this quirkiness in the Z-series. Interesting indeed.

Regards,

Tat

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