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Help on opus 5 (view entire thread) tom3 (registered) on Oct 10, 2008-15:38 PM

How much? Is it in Pt? bernard cheong (registered) on Oct 10, 2008-17:04 PM

(view entire thread) gary161 (registered) on Sep 20, 2008-21:46 PM

what does.. rijowysock (registered) on Sep 21, 2008-09:22 AM

Japanese shuriken ... AV (registered) on Sep 22, 2008-15:28 PM

HW Ocean Chrono (view entire thread) mindara (registered) on Sep 20, 2008-19:32 PM

Costs more than an a datograph and say ..three Rolex Seadwellers, al together. nt bernard cheong (registered) on Sep 22, 2008-09:14 AM

Say $100,000 ? [nt] mindara (registered) on Sep 22, 2008-10:32 AM

There will be a substantial disparity between retail and "market" value SJX (registered) on Sep 26, 2008-09:01 AM

Plese Help me out!!! (Opnion Needed) (view entire thread) director@DYN (registered) on Sep 04, 2008-13:58 PM

Hmmm...HD3 versus Z4 bernard cheong (registered) on Sep 07, 2008-06:31 AM

Here is the Opus 8 in action (short video) (view entire thread) bernard cheong (registered) on Sep 03, 2008-00:04 AM

i gather you finally decided that you like it. Cookies (registered) on Sep 03, 2008-07:46 AM

I have had this on order since January. Z4 (view entire thread) rp3700 (registered) on Aug 31, 2008-19:53 PM

Can't wait for your pics, and should I ask..Review? amanico (registered) on Aug 31, 2008-23:39 PM

Z4

here (registered) on Sep 01, 2008-14:17 PM

First shots of my Wife's new Lady Z

(view entire thread) Folkfreak (registered) on Aug 25, 2008-22:04 PM

Fascinating mdcleekh (registered) on Aug 26, 2008-18:11 PM

It's a dual moon phase

Folkfreak (registered) on Aug 26, 2008-22:06 PM

Yes. I examined one such of these, and I must say it is the BEST ladies watch 2008 bernard cheong (registered) on Aug 26, 2008-22:50 PM

Very nice! SJX (registered) on Aug 29, 2008-05:55 AM

One more Z4 ordered... (view entire thread) matt.mulford (registered) on Aug 12, 2008-16:52 PM

Congrats, Matt! amanico (registered) on Aug 12, 2008-21:11 PM

Z4 matt.mulford (registered) on Aug 12, 2008-22:32 PM

Congrats! edlien (registered) on Aug 14, 2008-13:28 PM

Congrats! Looking forward to pics. [nt] SJX (registered) on Aug 16, 2008-06:24 AM

Greetings!!! The Z4 will be listed among one of HWRT great designs bernard cheong (registered) on Aug 24, 2008-05:38 AM

Thank you all and Bernard... matt.mulford (registered) on Aug 25, 2008-13:09 PM

zalium maintenancing (view entire thread) edlien (registered) on Aug 05, 2008-04:20 AM

Ed, the Zalium is not easy to polish. bernard cheong (registered) on Aug 05, 2008-17:27 PM

got it, thx! edlien (registered) on Aug 06, 2008-05:24 AM

Opus V love

(view entire thread) tourbillon001 (registered) on Jul 29, 2008-20:10 PM

Lume? aaronm (registered) on Jul 29, 2008-20:19 PM

Please, feel free to post many pics of this Beauty! amanico (registered) on Jul 29, 2008-23:09 PM

wow, it's been a while since this one showed up on the forum SteveH (registered) on Jul 30, 2008-00:15 AM

I wear mine at least once a week bernard cheong (registered) on Aug 03, 2008-17:05 PM

I promise to relook at the Opus 8, as a potential customer.

(view entire thread) bernard cheong (registered) on Jul 16, 2008-00:50 AM

You've got to be kidding me Bernard... mkt33 (registered) on Jul 16, 2008-09:06 AM

Here's why... bernard cheong (registered) on Jul 16, 2008-17:29 PM

It is not easy to get 90% of people to agree on anything mkt33 (registered) on Jul 16, 2008-20:16 PM

Yes, one of the most ambiguous watches of this year VadimT (registered) on Jul 16, 2008-09:21 AM

It was the asking price that got to me most ..especially since the form was to be "humor". bernard cheong (registered) on Jul 16, 2008-17:31 PM

Absolutely agree. If you saw similar in past , it is hard to call it new now. VadimT (registered) on Jul 16, 2008-23:39 PM

If the price is not 'right'.... chiacn (registered) on Jul 17, 2008-05:03 AM

I do love this watch and ....... CL (registered) on Jul 21, 2008-20:19 PM

CL..gasp...it's 3x the price of mBF 1....?!? bernard cheong (registered) on Jul 21, 2008-20:25 PM

I know :-( and that's why..... CL (registered) on Jul 22, 2008-06:35 AM

The bleeding edge AndrewD (registered) on Jul 23, 2008-16:10 PM

As doctors, we have 4 truisms MTF (registered) on Jul 24, 2008-13:36 PM

My dear MTF and Dr. Cheong. . . Jack Forster (registered) on Jul 26, 2008-21:15 PM

No comment on Opus 8 MTF (registered) on Jul 27, 2008-19:10 PM

You make some excellent points unquestionably. . . Jack Forster (registered) on Jul 28, 2008-19:55 PM

Love that last sentence Jack. (nt) tony p (registered) on Jul 30, 2008-23:00 PM

Know thyself, that's what I always say ;-) nt Jack Forster (registered) on Jul 31, 2008-09:19 AM

my suggestion is ... raphmeister (registered) on Jul 28, 2008-05:53 AM

yes but what if Ares501 (registered) on Jul 29, 2008-00:57 AM

my 2 cents Cookies (registered) on Aug 04, 2008-08:28 AM

Biggest disappointment in OPUSs, well the only one as well... Steyr (registered) on Aug 05, 2008-06:46 AM

Manual activation AndrewD (registered) on Aug 06, 2008-21:03 PM

Harry Winston has released two special perpetuals

(view entire thread) bernard cheong (registered) on Jul 16, 2008-00:27 AM

The original perpetual is an important watch and the quintessential Harry Winston SJX (registered) on Jul 23, 2008-08:31 AM

MTF (registered) on Jul 24, 2008-13:44 PM

That's him. [nt] SJX (registered) on Jul 25, 2008-19:20 PM

Harry Winston Marks (view entire thread) sistymacher (registered) on Jul 12, 2008-08:29 AM

Hmm. No. I would hazard a guess that it is not from Harry Winston. bernard cheong (registered) on Jul 12, 2008-17:36 PM

Z5 picture? (view entire thread) Rob (registered) on Jul 03, 2008-15:26 PM

I still can't find one..Hmmm. bernard cheong (registered) on Jul 05, 2008-17:44 PM

Thanks BC... nt Rob (registered) on Jul 05, 2008-23:52 PM

There's a pic in the latest issue of Revolution. Amr KSA (registered) on Jul 13, 2008-07:25 AM

This post on why our readers bought a watch revealed a HWRT tourbillon!!!

(view entire thread) bernard cheong (registered) on Jun 26, 2008-17:31 PM

A request and more pics

GaryK (registered) on Jun 26, 2008-18:35 PM

Congrats again Gary on your spectacular buy... Rob (registered) on Jun 27, 2008-15:06 PM

It is based on the Progess/STT tourbillon ebauche, is it not? SJX (registered) on Jun 28, 2008-09:11 AM

More BIG pics on the Z4 and some answers

(view entire thread) bernard cheong (registered) on Jun 04, 2008-16:58 PM

Very nice pictures Bernard, but you need to stop it (lol) ... AV (registered) on Jun 04, 2008-22:46 PM

Wow, Bernard, this Z4 is higher and higher in my wish list amanico (registered) on Jun 04, 2008-23:09 PM

Bernard... i wish i hadn't seem this post...really... edlien (registered) on Jun 07, 2008-16:34 PM

The world's first close up look at the Z4 sold and delivered

(view entire thread) bernard cheong (registered) on Jun 01, 2008-01:04 AM

Thanks a lot, Bernard, this Z4 is a very interesting HW! amanico (registered) on Jun 01, 2008-01:09 AM

Yes. THIS is a work that places the company as a relevant player. bernard cheong (registered) on Jun 03, 2008-17:32 PM

Congrats to new owner and wear in good health! AV (registered) on Jun 01, 2008-19:44 PM

Did you order an Opus 3? bernard cheong (registered) on Jun 03, 2008-17:33 PM

Thanks for hint Bernard, but unfortunately O3 is beyond my reach. [nt] AV (registered) on Jun 04, 2008-22:32 PM

Boutique vs non-boutique mdcleekh (registered) on Jun 03, 2008-18:29 PM

Thanks for asking..it made me think of sharing this above bernard cheong (registered) on Jun 04, 2008-16:59 PM

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

Shuriken mdcleekh (registered) on Jun 04, 2008-16:40 PM

Quoting Max Busser.. bernard cheong (registered) on Jun 04, 2008-17:09 PM

Thank you! Shark (registered) on Jun 05, 2008-08:22 AM

Wake up call to Purists (view entire thread) cryptographos (registered) on May 30, 2008-20:23 PM

The Diane IS a most beautiful and relevant watch. bernard cheong (registered) on May 31, 2008-17:22 PM

To get actual information MTF (registered) on Jun 07, 2008-13:51 PM

The Tale of Two Brothers - How Harry Winston became "HWD" on the New York Stock Exchange

(view entire thread) SJX (registered) on May 16, 2008-06:36 AM

Thanks. Massi (registered) on May 16, 2008-08:11 AM

Some of us remember MTF (registered) on May 16, 2008-08:56 AM

Success mdcleekh (registered) on May 16, 2008-15:55 PM

Great read Peter (registered) on May 16, 2008-17:45 PM

thank u for the read. will that mean commercially accessible watches from HW? nt. a.ler (registered) on May 16, 2008-18:01 PM

I would think so... SJX (registered) on May 16, 2008-19:43 PM

Thanks SJX, Excellent post!!! (*_*) (registered) on May 16, 2008-23:57 PM

Thank you for the good reading. nt FrancescoR (registered) on May 17, 2008-03:21 AM

Thanks for the insight JX! [nt] Russell Cheong (registered) on May 17, 2008-18:19 PM

Thanks for the story SJX... yw wong (registered) on May 19, 2008-00:55 AM

A good read - I cannot remember the story of Kane and Abel too 219 (registered) on May 19, 2008-01:46 AM

As another poster mentioned above SJX (registered) on May 19, 2008-01:54 AM

Value system along what metric? As a profit max value system - I disagree 219 (registered) on May 19, 2008-06:24 AM

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

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

Thank you Frederic fomar (registered) on Jul 21, 2008-14:21 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

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