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Harry Winston's Opus Eleven coming together at the MCT atelier in NeuchâtelPosted by IanS
I had the opportunity recently to see Opus Elevens in the process of being assembled at MCT's watchmaking atelier in Neuchâtel.
Just a few of the Opus Eleven components waiting to be assembled 
A prototype Opus Eleven on the wrist of its creator, MCT's Denis Guiget 
A partially assembled prototype Opus Eleven movement 
The back bridges of the Opus Eleven 
Wheels within wheels in the Opus Eleven 
A partially assembled prototype Opus Eleven movement 
This doesn't just look complicated . . . it is complicated! 
The distinctive Opus Eleven balance wheel which sits off to the side of the main case section
Back of the Opus Eleven for Harry Winston 
Ian Skellern -Revolution Online moderator www.facebook.com/underthedial twitter.com/underthedial
Not only is this timepiece a mechanical marvel, but it's actual WEARABLE! This pic proves it:
I said it the moment I saw it the first time, but I think this is THE watch of the year, which is saying a lot considering some of the amazing things released this year. But for me, it has everything -- it moves like nothing else, it's not unwearable, you can actually read the time, and its stunning no matter how many times you see it. I think I'm in love...
Ciao Ian,
thanks for sharing. The pictures of the movement are impressive, and not only for the complexity shown...The assembly of so many wheels on different axis i don't know why but reminds me of some steampunk cartoon movies by Miyazaki. For sure this watch is huge under every point of view. Only possible issue i don't know whether it is really comfortale to wear, given the unusual case shape which may interfere with wrist movement. I should try one  to tell you.....
Ciao from Milano, slide68 Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/26/2011 05:16AM by slide1968.
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