Double Balance & Extra Thin as High Complication?

[Napaswar]

Based on my knowledge. We consider Perpetual Calendar, Minute Repeater, Split second as high complication. Some do and don't include Tourbillon but I think Flying Tourbillon must be counted.

Had discussion with friends. Are Double Balanced and Extra Thin are considered as high complication or they are just comparable to Chrono or Flyback.

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by Napaswar

Based on my knowledge. We consider Perpetual Calendar, Minute Repeater, Split second as high complication. Some do and don't include Tourbillon but I think Flying Tourbillon must be counted.

Had discussion with friends. Are Double Balanced and Extra Thin are considered as high complication or they are just comparable to Chrono or Flyback.

Designing a chronograph is much harder than e.g. a Tourbillon or the double balance wheel movement, which as a complication probably should be next-to-last on this list, ahead of the extra-thin, which is not a complication at all. What makes the RO double balance wheel movement is it's layout/architecture in combination with the openworking, i.e., aesthetics, more than anything else.

[Reign]

It’s been debated for ages whether a tourb is a comp since it’s just a fancy balance wheel but AP prices it as as a comp and do do all other brands

Extra thin and double balance are not complications but more technical feats / innovation and this is priced accordingly. See RD2 / jumbo pricing compared to a normal QP / 15510


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