Reply With Quote...and there's one with a different dial, 33 pieces only.
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I know nowt about it yet though, just literally dropped on Twitter five mins ago. Handsome as, isn't it? (Or perhaps not - eye of the beholder and all that). Will do some movement research...
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...and there's one with a different dial, 33 pieces only.
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And here's the link to the thing. Really struck by how vastly worse the watch looks in the on-site pictures than in the social media post. The movement history was interesting to me (although may be old hat to many of you wiser heads). https://duboisfils.ch/en/node/1849
Gorgeous piece but very peculiar name.
Actually there's a little gallery link down below the specs where it looks lovely again - it's just that face-on shot used at the main pic which looks really weird.Originally Posted by FrontierGibberish
Innit. I quite like the fact that because we in the UK use "bidy" as slang for an old woman it would be double fun to wear here. Here's what the company has to say about it...
The return of the Bidynator: DuBois et fils presents the DBF006 model series
The wait has come to an end! Almost 70 years after its invention, DuBois et fils is bringing back the first automatic movement with a double-sided winding rotor – the Bidynator – in its authentic form. These new models feature pioneering Bidynator movements from FELSA using the original 4007 N crafted in the 50s. DuBois et fils offers these valuable eyewitnesses of the Swiss watch industry accessible to each and every one who appreciates high-quality craft and beauty. The works have been meticulously and expertly disassembled, cleaned, checked, oiled and carefully regulated. The result: The Bidynator 4007 N plant has no need to shy away from comparison with today's automatic movements.
The story of the Bidynator
Unlike today, in the midst of the last century, small clockwork manufacturers in particular dominated the Swiss watch market. They continuously improved the quality of the works and developed new functions. Their innovations influenced the products of the big watch brands for decades.
Among the great innovators of the 40s and 50s was Friedrich Meyer. In 1942 he developed the first automatic movement with a double-sided winding rotor at the clockwork company FELSA in Grenchen. Under the name "Bidynator" it conquered the Swiss watch industry.
Very nice, bit pricey though.
Agree, a granny Terminator?
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Haha. Perfect. I want one of those Dubois' more than ever now.
There are cheaper ways for a similar look - & without the oddball name ... just one example
Granted, it’s not in the same league - but I do prefer the date location on this one
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LOL
First thing that came to my mind is it's a nickname Joe Biden would invent in his presidential campaign.
42mm for a dress watch!
A Cricket with alarm is absolutely on my wish list and has been since I was lent one for a week a few years back. Gorgeous in every way.There are cheaper ways for a similar look - & without the oddball name ... just one example
Granted, it’s not in the same league - but I do prefer the date location on this one
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I have a couple of DuBois et Fils watches and they do look much better 'in the flesh' than on the company's website.
I've got to take one of my watches to them for a service shortly so will try on one of these new Bidynators while I'm there but I'm not sure about the 42mm size.
See if Thomas will let you take some pics. Would love to see a few more "real world" images of it.
Will do.
Sorry everything about this watch appears garbage, never heard of this brand supposedly from 1785, the Dubois et fils Bidynator with a cleaned up 1950s movement... what the h is this?! The website looks like it was created by a high school kid. 3,400 pounds for this limited edition Bidynator?!!?
One of the refired old names. I had one of theirs for a week or so about four years back for a piece I was writing. It was okay, but not quite my bag and if memory serves if was knocking on £5k, which was too much for what it was. But it wasn't as simple as this one. Think they're effectively a one man band. Page & Cooper had them for a while.
I'll just settle for my bidynator that cost all of about thirty quid.
It is rather handsome, would be just a little more so without the date.
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