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A few pic on Harry Winston from Basel 2008

(view entire thread) Axelzon (registered) on May 12, 2008-22:09 PM

Maybe it's just me... (view entire thread) poseidon (registered) on May 05, 2008-12:24 PM

I'm a big fan as well after seeing demo at Tempus in Sept 2007 ... AV (registered) on May 05, 2008-18:21 PM

No after watching IRONMAN..they got the right piece for Tony Stark bernard cheong (registered) on May 05, 2008-19:12 PM

OPUS 8... let's get technical (view entire thread) cryptographos (registered) on Apr 22, 2008-01:26 AM

Can anyone enlightened tell me..... CL (registered) on Apr 22, 2008-06:04 AM

HI TODOS ! OPUS 8 détails blanz161 (registered) on Apr 23, 2008-00:09 AM

So what do I should one feel or expect from an Opus? (view entire thread) bernard cheong (registered) on Apr 21, 2008-08:29 AM

For me the Opus series was really Opus 3 and 5 the 1,2 and 4 alex (registered) on Apr 21, 2008-09:06 AM

REALLY BORING ! blanz161 (registered) on Apr 21, 2008-23:21 PM

Hmmm. I am sorry. Maybe over tea someday. bernard cheong (registered) on Apr 22, 2008-00:12 AM

Ahhhhhh don't worry blanz161 (registered) on Apr 22, 2008-01:12 AM

Great!!! We will get a chance to meet for sure. bernard cheong (registered) on Apr 22, 2008-01:51 AM

For me, an Opus series is ...... CL (registered) on Apr 22, 2008-06:01 AM

Dear All involved with this discussion on the OPUS 8... Magnus Bosse (registered) on Apr 22, 2008-13:31 PM

Ditto, Magnus amanico (registered) on Apr 22, 2008-13:44 PM

I THINK Bernard and Frederic should... Magnus Bosse (registered) on Apr 23, 2008-00:20 AM

I can imagine Bernard and Frederic both appearing on Jerry Springer... SJX (registered) on Apr 23, 2008-03:42 AM

How about a late night with Letterman? ling5hk (registered) on Apr 30, 2008-17:29 PM

Excellent comments all around. However... AW (registered) on May 03, 2008-01:56 AM

Opus 8 Designer Mr Garinaud responds... (view entire thread) bernard cheong (registered) on Apr 19, 2008-22:14 PM

Thank you Mr Garinaud. bernard cheong (registered) on Apr 19, 2008-22:37 PM

Opus 8 d8georges (registered) on Apr 20, 2008-23:09 PM

I will keep an open mind. bernard cheong (registered) on Apr 20, 2008-23:48 PM

Hi Bernard, just wondering when you write alex (registered) on Apr 21, 2008-03:09 AM

Hi Alex my friend! The Opus 7 remains "alive" even if you don't press.. bernard cheong (registered) on Apr 21, 2008-04:23 AM

Fair enough, it makes sense and as usual with peices like the alex (registered) on Apr 21, 2008-05:18 AM

Thank you Mr. Garinaud for responding and for inviting debate 219 (registered) on Apr 21, 2008-04:09 AM

It's AMAZING !! blanz161 (registered) on Apr 21, 2008-05:59 AM

Ahh..thanks Frédéric. bernard cheong (registered) on Apr 21, 2008-06:52 AM

Translations cryptographos (registered) on Apr 21, 2008-22:46 PM

Hi, contrary to what you said... ling5hk (registered) on Apr 30, 2008-17:18 PM

My first Harry Winston

(view entire thread) tony720083 (registered) on Apr 14, 2008-13:26 PM

Nice one Bill (registered) on Apr 14, 2008-13:52 PM

The Biretrograde Perpetual Caledar ...an landmark timepiece bernard cheong (registered) on Apr 16, 2008-16:54 PM

Post POSITIVE Opus 8 comments (view entire thread) MTF (registered) on Apr 11, 2008-06:43 AM

is it a positive comment to say that... Ronald Held (registered) on Apr 11, 2008-06:56 AM

I actually don't mind... CL (registered) on Apr 11, 2008-08:14 AM

LOL, I can't afford it either. . . Jack Forster (registered) on Apr 11, 2008-08:32 AM

I feel a bit the odd man out. . . Jack Forster (registered) on Apr 11, 2008-08:31 AM

By any other name MTF (registered) on Apr 11, 2008-09:32 AM

OK, your points are all well taken. . . Jack Forster (registered) on Apr 11, 2008-11:15 AM

An American analogy MTF (registered) on Apr 11, 2008-13:35 PM

I do understand your point, I'm just not sure I agree with the conclusion. . . Jack Forster (registered) on Apr 11, 2008-13:54 PM

Time will tell maxbliss888 (registered) on Apr 14, 2008-00:19 AM

Not that I like the look of the watch, but is it any worse than the stillborn Opus 3? loujo (registered) on Apr 11, 2008-10:34 AM

So: Is this a positive vote? MTF (registered) on Apr 11, 2008-13:39 PM

It is definitely positive loujo (registered) on Apr 14, 2008-13:34 PM

The reason why I accepted O3 is is the mechanical sophistication bernard cheong (registered) on Apr 11, 2008-16:42 PM

Which is why, if I may, you should at least give O8 a fighting chance. . . Jack Forster (registered) on Apr 11, 2008-18:25 PM

I understand. However, in luxury and Haute Degamme... bernard cheong (registered) on Apr 11, 2008-19:56 PM

I understand your point but I think the notion of a "history" for. . . Jack Forster (registered) on Apr 12, 2008-07:05 AM

only posting cause it was referenced and

raphmeister (registered) on Apr 13, 2008-06:48 AM

Raphmeister..thank you. Now, I must show you a NUBEO. bernard cheong (registered) on Apr 13, 2008-08:47 AM

u're most welcome... raphmeister (registered) on Apr 13, 2008-09:21 AM

There you go using the "U" word to describe watches :-)

mkt33 (registered) on Apr 11, 2008-17:16 PM

OK, I'll bite, from a purely design and technical standpoint... transhi100 (registered) on Apr 11, 2008-15:05 PM

Having heard both sides' arguments, I now come to a conclusion that... ling5hk (registered) on Apr 12, 2008-07:10 AM

So - you like this watch but at $35k price? MTF (registered) on Apr 12, 2008-09:11 AM

MTF, I don't particularly like or hate this watch. ling5hk (registered) on Apr 12, 2008-16:31 PM

I agree - wait and see...... but for now MTF (registered) on Apr 13, 2008-00:20 AM

thanks for the thought provoking discussion, guys damien (registered) on Apr 13, 2008-08:38 AM

Warhol..and I own ONE of his iconic works..so i speak from a "position" bernard cheong (registered) on Apr 13, 2008-08:54 AM

Bernard, show me, please. . . Jack Forster (registered) on Apr 13, 2008-12:45 PM

Don't fret..It is my personal taste. No dogma or lecture room facts here. bernard cheong (registered) on Apr 13, 2008-15:32 PM

MTF, do you believe in miracles? LOL [nt] amanico (registered) on Apr 13, 2008-02:08 AM

Just being fair asking for positive comments......(nt) MTF (registered) on Apr 14, 2008-09:23 AM

THANK YOU !! I LOVE SO MUCH TO GENERATE DEBATE blanz161 (registered) on Apr 17, 2008-00:46 AM

I mightn’t love it, but I am glad it was created AndrewD (registered) on Apr 17, 2008-06:54 AM

Dear M. Garinaud, it is very kind of you to share your feelings. . . Jack Forster (registered) on Apr 19, 2008-10:14 AM

Melvyn, I like the watch so much that.... Horolographer (registered) on Apr 26, 2008-01:58 AM

Regarding my NEGATIVE posts on Opus 8, there are NO oblique remarks about journalists (view entire thread) bernard cheong (registered) on Apr 10, 2008-17:05 PM

Hi Bernard, thanks for your remarks. . . just a couple of thoughts. . . Jack Forster (registered) on Apr 10, 2008-18:33 PM

I agree Jack. Apologies for unintended generalised comments bernard cheong (registered) on Apr 10, 2008-19:40 PM

Thanks Bernard, the feeling is. . . Jack Forster (registered) on Apr 11, 2008-08:14 AM

Why I don't like Opus 8 (who may care that I don't..but nevertheless...) (view entire thread) bernard cheong (registered) on Apr 10, 2008-02:06 AM

The way it was from 2001 to 2007...

bernard cheong (registered) on Apr 10, 2008-03:35 AM

Conference maxbliss888 (registered) on Apr 14, 2008-00:12 AM

A Heart Felt Opionion JC (registered) on Apr 10, 2008-03:59 AM

Truly a PuristS paper Ares501 (registered) on Apr 10, 2008-05:23 AM

Bravo Bernard.....BRAVO :-) CL (registered) on Apr 10, 2008-07:13 AM

Bernard is right..read his name card.."non est desputandum"

livingin2008 (registered) on Apr 10, 2008-09:19 AM

Requiem

MTF (registered) on Apr 10, 2008-10:05 AM

Another Bernard Cheong essay... Rob (registered) on Apr 10, 2008-15:26 PM

A great post Bernard. In my humble opinion, you never bought Harry Winston the brand.... Gaz (registered) on Apr 10, 2008-23:05 PM

Just replying to one small point, Gaz ... AndrewD (registered) on Apr 11, 2008-00:29 AM

Your point is not small at all and actually says a lot about leadership... Gaz (registered) on Apr 11, 2008-01:04 AM

Post POSITIVE Opus 8 responses here MTF (registered) on Apr 11, 2008-06:44 AM

Wot? None? (nt) MTF (registered) on Apr 12, 2008-09:03 AM

I have no eloquent prose or analysis as done by Bernard... Ronald Held (registered) on Apr 11, 2008-07:13 AM

thank you for this passionate post, Bernard damien (registered) on Apr 13, 2008-10:17 AM

Opus 8 took 10 months to design...and this is the result?

(view entire thread) bernard cheong (registered) on Apr 09, 2008-17:39 PM

Saddened and disappointed … AndrewD (registered) on Apr 10, 2008-00:27 AM

Was I too hasty? AndrewD (registered) on Apr 10, 2008-00:44 AM

I was told by my AD that this 'fun' watch is...... CL (registered) on Apr 10, 2008-07:20 AM

Au contraire.... pplater (registered) on Apr 11, 2008-17:17 PM

OPUS 8 through prism of my criterias ... VadimT (registered) on Apr 10, 2008-01:07 AM

The mechanics may be a marvel (this is yet to be proven) mkt33 (registered) on Apr 10, 2008-08:15 AM

Back to the future - and what is the point? 219 (registered) on Apr 10, 2008-08:36 AM

let me keep it short... what HAVE they been smoking ;) raphmeister (registered) on Apr 10, 2008-09:12 AM

My Purist'S measured and tempered view

MTF (registered) on Apr 10, 2008-09:50 AM

Are there any real pictures of the watch? Any technical information? SteveH (registered) on Apr 10, 2008-10:06 AM

Hi SteveH....I believe most of us have seen CL (registered) on Apr 10, 2008-11:47 AM

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery MTF (registered) on Apr 10, 2008-14:41 PM

I had my concerns JohnnyMossville (registered) on Apr 11, 2008-06:30 AM

Post POSITIVE responses here MTF (registered) on Apr 11, 2008-06:41 AM

Wot? None? (nt) MTF (registered) on Apr 12, 2008-09:02 AM

I prefer by far the TAG HEUER 69 amanico (registered) on Apr 13, 2008-02:07 AM

Opus 8 maxbliss888 (registered) on Apr 13, 2008-23:43 PM

I'm wondering then what is the purpose of press releases mkt33 (registered) on Apr 14, 2008-18:44 PM

HW marking

(view entire thread) lisashere (registered) on Apr 03, 2008-02:21 AM

That doesnot resemble modern HW maker's mark on their timepieces. mkt33 (registered) on Apr 08, 2008-17:35 PM

Any reference book suggestions? lisashere (registered) on Apr 08, 2008-18:49 PM

Not sure if you can find this resource easily... mkt33 (registered) on Apr 09, 2008-08:23 AM

Opus 8 clue from Big.Foot (view entire thread) bernard cheong (registered) on Mar 26, 2008-01:27 AM

OPUS 8 really clue ? blanz161 (registered) on Mar 26, 2008-09:46 AM

The first Pop Name emerged in search is VadimT (registered) on Mar 26, 2008-23:19 PM

AMAZING CLUE ? blanz161 (registered) on Mar 26, 2008-23:40 PM

any hint on the z5? (view entire thread) edlien (registered) on Feb 28, 2008-05:10 AM

Apparently no.... Dje (registered) on Mar 15, 2008-00:40 AM

Well, the Z4 showed up today!

tonys (registered) on Mar 25, 2008-04:49 AM

Fantastic Z4, Tonys! amanico (registered) on Mar 25, 2008-07:54 AM

Vintage Harry Winston watch (view entire thread) igorcotic (registered) on Feb 21, 2008-14:16 PM

Lack of reference... Dje (registered) on Mar 15, 2008-00:38 AM

Can someone( Bernard?) email me a high resolution scan or press photo of the Opus3? thanks (view entire thread) alex (registered) on Feb 14, 2008-13:42 PM

Give me a few days...its in my hard disc. nt [nt] bernard cheong (registered) on Feb 17, 2008-07:02 AM

thanks Bernard (nt) alex (registered) on Feb 18, 2008-03:09 AM

Water Resistance of Ocean Chrono Rose Gold (view entire thread) swsstmpcs (registered) on Feb 05, 2008-07:06 AM

Trust me..the Ocean's case is good for sea sports, such as diving. bernard cheong (registered) on Feb 06, 2008-18:07 PM

Anybody interested in hearing about Opus 8? (view entire thread) bernard cheong (registered) on Feb 03, 2008-21:59 PM

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [nt] SteveH (registered) on Feb 03, 2008-22:00 PM

Me Bernard, me, and also interested by the Z4...So feel free to post! nt amanico (registered) on Feb 03, 2008-23:21 PM

Would love to see what's new... Rob (registered) on Feb 03, 2008-23:22 PM

Definitely a YES!!! [nt] AW (registered) on Feb 05, 2008-18:59 PM

Count me in [nt] Ares501 (registered) on Feb 06, 2008-04:11 AM

Yes (registered) on Feb 07, 2008-12:55 PM

Yes of course ! But some speculations … VadimT (registered) on Feb 08, 2008-09:19 AM

Visited Claret site and see complete movement ... VadimT (registered) on Feb 10, 2008-02:52 AM

Hello Vadim, great to see you! NT Magnus Bosse (registered) on Feb 14, 2008-00:09 AM

Sure!! Does Opus 8 still have any of Max Busser's past involvement/planning AnthonyTsai (registered) on Feb 10, 2008-10:19 AM

z5? edlien (registered) on Feb 28, 2008-05:09 AM

OPUS 8 big.foot (registered) on Mar 03, 2008-00:13 AM

Should prove interesting. Gizmotron (registered) on Mar 17, 2008-16:58 PM

OPUS 8 big.foot (registered) on Mar 18, 2008-05:06 AM

Please.....please....please mikethw (registered) on Mar 21, 2008-20:35 PM

What I've heard... transhi100 (registered) on Apr 03, 2008-11:24 AM

Some very interesting developments at Harry Winston, Timepieces division (view entire thread) ThomasM (registered) on Jan 17, 2008-12:48 PM

Thomas is there any more news Bill (registered) on Mar 16, 2008-11:29 AM

HELP!!NEW PICTURES OF HARRY WINSTON 14K PEN

(view entire thread) GUSEXPOS (registered) on Jan 02, 2008-08:44 AM

Yikes! This is a "ball point pen", which is not good news. bernard cheong (registered) on Jan 05, 2008-01:27 AM

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