There is a fascinating artcile above at TheWatchLounge in regards to the Alpina Intense Tourbillon Regulator Manufacture which fittingly adequate follows about the heels of an additional intriguing post over there with regard to the actual?really worth of the tourbillon – I just have to throw my 2 cents in here, because it seems that Alpina is going to price this new tourbillon replica watch at around $50,000. Really Alpina Really And to think they have 18 of them to sell. Let me just say that when I think of Alpina I am NOT thinking of spending $50 large, even if it is a "fairly valued" tourbillon. If I can spend that kind of money on a replica watch , I am already a "Player" – and I don't need to "be one" by owning an Alpina (Alpina's current marketing slogan: rolex president rolex president ? "Be a Player"). Even with a nicely done tourbillon and silicon escapement. Do you see the contradction here, people I also find the overall design of this replica watch highly lacking in its visual appeal. While I could surely apply this analogy to several replica watches, this is the first it popped into my head so it will go to Alpina:? this whole situation reminds me of Volkswagon's move "upmarket" a few years back.turned huge flop – more commonly known as the Volkswagon Phaeton. Sure it is a souped up luxury carbut at the end of the day it's still a Volkswagon! While I admire its gusto tissot watches tissot watches , I think that Alpina is reaching way, way around its head on this one. That said (and note to Alpina): cartier watch men cartier watch men ? if and when you sell all 18 of them watches fake watches fake , please let me know and?I will gladly give you the props you deserve for in fact properly assessing your market. Strange Bedfellows?