Horological Meandering

Well, I am back for more bashing. In a way, I see critical comments as good for me, because I learn from them. I don't take things personally, I try not to. Anyway. Here are pics I shot recently as I wish to share and if others do know more, how the aging...  

do you apologize for using Greubel Forsey?

has resulted in the temporary revelation that cost is extreme. I had held back my own views on the extreme work of what Greubel Forsey did since 2004, because of my own points of view: 1. When I saw the first few 30 degree inclines done in platinum, with ... 

I personally love oxidation, rust and aging on Vintage pieces, makes them unique and have character, sometimes I am amazed that collectors look for perfect pristine pieces, time capsules as you will, never got it, if I want a perfect piece I'll buy a mode...  

Of a technical cross section filed at the USA patents: The real mc Coy of the 30 degree concept filed jointly by Robert and Stephen way before when I was working with Max on Opus 3. These GF I own, both the new and the two older used, have never seen trou...  

What were the numbers +- per day? S

I enjoy the thought out into your posts.

To collect more watches, especially the FREAK. Your technique in creating layer after layer of Adobe software, I am only presuming, forgive me if you did not use anything. The point is, I discovered ways, thru picture taking, to enjoy watch collecting. Th...  

I was also awestruck by the LV world time, but I just can't convince myself to spend that kind of money on a LV ($67,500 at LV boutique, and no, I was told they don't give any discount). On a independent brand yes, but not on LV.

. . . as a traditional Purist. Sincerely, Art PS - no need to apologize for the quality of your images; excellent, as usual.

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Hi Bernard, I do share your points about the quest for absolute perfection and financial limitations. Best, Stan

Not kidding. But one look at how these drawings bring out the Leonardo da Vinci code is enough. ...  

Are at the top based on cosmetic finish and design. Also why is there so much writing on the back of that G-F? Sorry but the LV watch has little appeal to me even if were affordable.

I saw and touched and felt it. OK...it brought back the feelings I have for the Speedy DSOM. Which was I must have it. ...  

One it would be vintage.

I only learnt this at Dresden Lange & Sohne, when I was literally taught the difference. Setting relief work apart is the removal of the background, or negative space, leaving the raised design/words. Of the all ornamental engraving, relief engraving ... 

As a relatively young Singaporean collector, I admire your collection and sharings. Lovely photos (they look great!). I love the macro shots of the dials esp. Your gold nautilus looks great! 1978 was my birth year too. :) Thank you for sharing your passio... 

Thoes days, watches and the interest in them were too highly priced and prized, for the good stuff. But today, revisiting your dealer will still not find you good stuff, because those that bought in the 70s, were an unusual lot. They were damned serious. ...  

To adhere to the use of steel for that era. This model is actually prized for that feature in the bracelet in some communities.

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What a beauty...! Simply gorgeous. Thanks for sharing pics.

The steel version was as expensive, maybe just a tad less, but almost all the 3700 was "ungettable" Then came the 5700, but I didn't buy because it had a screw on back with an original Patek engine. However, this movt ran on rails. AP continued with the J...  

I saw the Dark Side of the moon in the boutique window next to the new Speedy Mark II. DSOM looked quite good and absorbed the light. The Speedy Mark II surprised me a lot and looks quite good in the flesh. I can understand with certain vintage pieces pri... 

Lange 1 dials seem to show zero age. Same with GF. I prefer them not to flake, but in 1977, they didn't know.

do all of your posts end up with GF propaganda? Do you feel a need to justify your exuberant purchases?

I guess you are right. I end all my recent posts with GF. It is consistent with all the years...the watch which I took pics of, will be the strange one I wanted to share. Thanks for informing me of your views. I will try to respect them. Here, for example...  

I think I like GF better compare to this MB&F. Bernard you have many nice watches, please do share more of them!

For once, a relatively hard to come by watch that is way below $xxx because it is a humble Seiko, not even a grand Seiko. It is completely "sold out" but your friendly neighbourhood store may have stocked up. I found mine sitting among 3 similar ones. The...  

it was merely a question. And you don't have to respect any of my views or comments. Maybe it is a language thing, but sometimes I find it hard following the point (if there is any) you try to make in your posts. The pics of all the watches are great (obv... 

As for justifying extravagance..I think you helped me. You are right..100%. Work everyday and no extreme actions, that don't endanger my cowardly life, is brought to a level of fun. I am wrong to do this. But it's just what I want to do. Spend the money, ...