Awake Watches Son MàivsFrederique Constant Manufacture Classic Tourbillon

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Measurements
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Son Mài

Manufacture Classic Tourbillon
Diameter
39mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.6mm
n/a
Thickness
11.8mm
11.0mm
lowest
Water Resistance
50m
50m
MSRP
$2,299
lowest
$15,995
Movement
La Joux-Perret G101
Frederique Constant FC-980
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The Awake Watches Son Mài is praised for its step up in finishing and attention to detail, featuring impressive handcrafted dials with silver leaf gilding and lacquered colors, combined with excellent Super-LumiNova application. Its 39mm recycled steel case is comfortable and works well as a daily watch, though the dial design makes it wear larger. The dial features meticulous lacquer work and a hidden, hand-chiselled silhouette. The La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement offers a 68-hour power reserve. Overall, reviewers highly regard the Awake Watches Son Mài for its impressive handcrafted dials and comfortable 39mm case.
The Son Mài's lacquer dial is consistently praised for its depth and intricate detail. Sharp lugs are cited as a drawback affecting comfort. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition compared to luxury brands.
Owners widely praise the Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Tourbillon for its value, with reviewers noting its competitive pricing for a Swiss tourbillon, particularly in rose gold. The 39mm case is considered wearable and makes the tourbillon appear expansive. However, some reviewers find the dial too simple for its price point, and the 38-hour power reserve is consistently flagged as short. One owner noted a clash between the gold-tone balance wheel and the rose gold aperture frame. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Tourbillon highly for offering significant value and wearability in a tourbillon watch.
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