Harry Winston

Some had given up hope, some had wondered where their deposit had gone, and some continued to dream. Where was Opus3 and would it ever work? The concept was brilliant, daring, and so very original. It had put HWRT and Opus on the horological map; it defin...  

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These must be anxious moments for those fortunate few who have waited (and waited) for six long years for this horological marvel to come to fruition.A surprise early X'mas present perhaps? Congrats to the lucky,soon to be owners - your patience will soon... 

was all mine. Thanks again Andrew H

of this greatest opus, the definitive masterpiece ! What a marvel ! It's so nice that the second countdown is ketp in the final product. How exciting !

adds to the complication and would have been an easy cop-out on the part of HWRT to go ahead without it. Full credit to the team at HW and R&P for persistance with the original concept. Andrew H

A saga that is finally approaching it's finale. Thanks for these pictures, Andrew!

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Thanks for the report Andrew. - SJX

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Maybe I'm becoming too stodgy in my tastes, but I always feel the need to point out 'the emperor'. This is a wonderful novelty, but.... when the novelty wears off???

Hi Mostel, I disagree. The complication of the Opus 3 is simple in concept but difficult to execute and the fact that it was conceived in the first place, and then finally put into production, is an achievement in itself. I would say watches like the Conc... 

this is no easy feat. But the design.............. is so 'novel.' maybe not in a good way? Yes, an achievement, but maybe like modern art that feels a bit on the empty side? I appreciate your feedabck and know this is not a silly watch, but I feel the urg... 

my two cents worth. There is a very real complication here that is more than just a novelty. I am one of the most ardent individuals arguing against digital mechanical watches, however, here the disks with numbers do not move, they jump simultaneously and...  

. . . in exploring the art of the possible, Andrew; I'm less convinced when it comes to practical applications. I agree that the Opus 3 represents a laudable mechanical achievement; gauging by your photos, though, it appears time reading can only be accom... 

a watch IS a gadget. Anything more than a simple watch with date is a gadget. Who still use a mechanical chrono to time something important? But then again what are men without their toys? cen@jkt ps. a mistake in our gambling discussion of wsu vs ucla. I... 

. . . although I would've been even more deeply chastised had you left out the qualifier. I'm agreed that mechanical watches are an anachronism . . . once we get beyond pure utility, though, wouldn't you agree there's still a continuum between, say, a mod... 

Chopard and Cabestan are both toys to me. One is conservative and another is fashion forward. For "pure utility" (I know that this is an oxymoron term), we should maybe look at mechanical watches from Timex or Swatch or any China made. Once you slap a bra... 

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is designed to fit. Your comment about viewing the time is essentially correct, however, what I would argue with the Opus 3 is that a very complex mechanism is possible. I also argue that research as a process, not necessarily without an end objective is ... 

Certainly impressive horological complications and fortitude in this watch. But at the end of the day it boils down to what I want to wear on my wrist. This might be very cool for the moment, but I don't see that this design would be appealing in the long... 

Good to finally see a working implementation of the Opus3. Can't wait to see how much better it will look on the production version. Simply stunning!

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Like all the Opus models. Looking forward to reading your posts about the others.

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of the different time reading models of course. What a watch this is, everything is right. First time I see it in white. Absolutely gorgeous and só wearable. Kudos for keep on trying to get this machine working. GEO

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sell body parts to afford it? cen@jkt

IF you ever see one on the second market, probably! Andrew H

Thank you for your report Andrew! Here, few additional scans of the same prototype taken at Salon QP )...  

also managed to see the watch as well. Andrew H

... I don't know if there are my eyes or emotion to have such a beast in my hands ... but for me, it was very hard to read the information by the apertures despite the magnifying glasses, this Opus was like a LCD screen ... you have to be exactly in front... 

If I salute the concept and the efforts put in this watch, it doesn't sing to me, at all. It must be a strange feeling to wear it on the wrist... While I love the original dispaly of Time on some watches like the Opus V, the UN Freak or the AP Starwheel, ... 

watch, almost by definition in terms of the time taken to get the product to the market, and the design, problem, and mechanism - it is THE Opus watch. Andrew H

And it still looks innovative and interesting to me. Congratulations to the new owners and Kudos to Harry Winston. Was Vianney involved at all in the final phase to bring it to fruition, or is he more a concept designer now, rather than movement designer?... 

indeed like opening a time capsule, all kinda mix feelings! kudos to Harry Winston for efforts in keeping this long awaited promise, its very admirable in today's world these boys & gals @ HW r indeed the strong silent type! i sincerely hope futures HWs l... 

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Thanks Andrew H

I think the 1xx and 20X series of Urwerk were all right, but am uncertain about this one. How do you "read" the information on it?

read out is the following: middle column (red numbers) is the date; top row is the hour read out (with second countdown in the top left corner porthole); minutes are on the bottom row: So, in the picture below: 9:37 on the 5th November Andrew H...  

I am looking forward to seeing the "finished" product as it will most likely have some decoration on the movement. I applaud Harry Winston for sticking with this project; a monumental and very expensive endeavor. It looks very good to me. It appears that ... 

and for making it work. Andrew H

any word on expected production times and delivery schedule? Thanks, Ed Tonkin

my eyes and ears open and will post as soon as I know. Someone else will probably hear before me, and hopefully they will post if they do. Andrew H

thank you so very much. Eddy

I thought all the production was sold already. Thanks for the update. I see it as a very funny watch, it looks like a toy to me. Love the overall design. Thanks for sharing. Vte

their name down 6 years ago are now hoping to see the watch finally on their wrist. Patience has its rewards! Thanks for the comments Andrew H

Well done HWRT for executing on an amazing project started by those 2 geniuses, Max & Vianney. The horological world is a lot better off for these types of creative artistry. While not everyone's taste from an aesthetic standpoint, I think we all can appr... 

on the watch. Thanks for the kind words Andrew H

The merit and the congratulations for achieving this piece shall be shared between all those who have brought their contribution to it ; Vianney Halter for the general concept, Harry Winston for supporting the project for so many years, Renaud & Papi for ... 

and thanks Phillipe for bring one to our attention. It is as much a triumph for one and all as for the individuals who are named in the press releases and articles such as mine. Thanks again Andrew H

Insightful, and a wonderful report on what I continue to think is an important piece. Best, Douglas

Hope to see you again soon. Andrew H