Falling in Love with a PRT

"PRT" is what someone else unofficially called the Portuguese Regulateur Tourbillon. Mine is almost here. Not quite, but it should be only a few days.

In honor of the occaison, I wrote a short article about the tourbillons in general and my "relationship" with this one in particular. You can access it by clicking on the link below.

One person in Schaffhausen decided to tease me with a few photos --one is shown here. I'll post more after it's on my hot little wrist.

Regards,
Michael

Click here for "Falling in Love with a PRT" (PDF file)

A big WOW! ... teriffic watch and article! Let's

see what next year will bring.....

Greetings, Martijn

Minute repeating tourbillon?

Great article Michael!

Thanks for sharing it with us and keep us posted!

Kind regards,

Clemens

You ARE in love, and it's worth it

I truly can understand you, Michael, and your article and a huge photograph of that watch very close by here almost give me weak knees. I'm quite lucky it is so hard to get. You are so right about its looks, this is the tourbillon to go for. I am very happy for you, and very curious to see the pictures of the watch around your wrist, realizing that just with this watch pictures don't do it full justice. Sleep well the next few nights!

Kind regards,
Paul, wearing ruggedized titan Inge Automatic

Waiting for the wrist shot!

Cheers from Isobars.

It is a kind of magic

Hi Michael

I believe in love. I am very happy for you. I think it's magical.
The quest is not over though.
For me it is about to get started...

            Deep congratulations
              Argiris

It's getting very close...

Michael, maybe you will get your new IWC on July 4 and
fireworks will be set off all over America in celebration.
I am excited for you.
Joe

It will be hard to take this one off your wrist,

Congratulations and I know you are anxious to have it in your hands and on your wrist. It will be a stunning addition to your collection.

Wear it in very good health and post many photos.

Bill

Great reading Michael and I can't imagine...

the anticipation! I am also glad to hear you have add "... until next year." to your statement about having stopped collecting after this watch. :-)

Michael

The PRT looks like a "grail"...

acquisition. You know you will thoroughly enjoy it. No doubt, the wait makes it all the more sweet.

Can't wait to see it in person.

Fantastic Michael! A great watch and great read.

Can't wait to see this special piece in person.

Cheers,

David

Good story, Michael. I have lusted

but just never had the right moment (so far).
Linn

Beautiful watch, Mike, and a good read. I

especially liked your last line! :-)

It is not quite cigar time, but I can imagine >>

how you feel. It will definitely be worth the wait. I am really looking forward to seeing some more shots of this piece.

Can't wait

Michael
Having recently just purchased my first IWC I shall look forward to seeing and reading about your new addition.

A masterpiece of watch making

Michael,

What size is the case? Portuguesers seem to be all over the place these day in case size.

Are you sleeping OK these days? Can't wait until it arrives and we all get to hear your impressions and see some great shots.

Best regards,
Larry

A lovely watch. I know you can't wait

until she arrives!