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Declaration of Independence
Jan 30, 2015,10:09 AM
Had an exception dinner tonight w/ excellent companions and great time pieces...
Start w/ the Journe Tokyo Boutique Trio:
Then we move onto 3 x H. Moser Perpetual Double Hairspring! Yes, all three fitted w/ double hairspring escapement.
This is Hairspring 8!
That mesmerizing Salmon dial, to kill for!
Black Label DS Tourbillon!
Upside down!
A pano-shot of all the pieces:
Lang & Heyne Quattro shot, I DIG that monopusher chrono!!!
Laurent Ferrier Quattro shot
This message has been edited by Jester on 2015-01-30 19:02:23
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Declaration of Independence
By: Jester : January 30th, 2015-10:09
Had an exception dinner tonight w/ excellent companions and great time pieces... Start w/ the Journe Tokyo Boutique Trio: Then we move onto 3 x H. Moser Perpetual Double Hairspring! Yes, all three fitted w/ double hairspring escapement. This is Hairspring...
A very modest gathering, I see...
By: DonCorson : January 30th, 2015-14:31
Independents galore. I can't remember seeing so many Lang&Heyne's together anywhere before. I used to think their onion crown is anchronistic, but looking at all those watches I was surprised to find those crowns the nicest, most balanced with the cas...
If I am not mistaken
By: 4Js : January 30th, 2015-19:28
Some of these look to be from the great collection of Mr. Samwan? I just love those indies! Looks like a Gronefeld in the mix also? And a Romain Gauthier! Just a great GTG Thanks for sharing Best, Joe
Hehe.... eagles eyes
By: samwan : January 30th, 2015-20:32
I was somewhat disappointed that David did not bring along his two Roger Smith's and Lang & Heyne (Konrad der Grobe - constant force and jumping seconds).....
In that case ...
By: small-luxury-world : January 31st, 2015-12:50
"L&H is also rarely seen here. In fact I do not recall a post." Use our search function and you will find some and there is more coming ... :-) Best, Oliver
I can understand you very well ...
By: small-luxury-world : January 31st, 2015-12:47
and therefore I thought you might like to see (instead of Konrad der Große) a Markgraf Heinrich, just for the pleasure of looking: :-) Best, Oliver ...
Wow!
By: patrick_y : January 31st, 2015-01:43
What a gathering... Very impressive gathering of fine timepieces! Very. Impressive.
Thanks Jester.... what I love so much about the group table shot is.....
By: ik2000 : January 31st, 2015-05:02
....There is sooooo much choice out there, outside of the regular names in horology. All of those watches, in one way or another sing, to the heart. My personal take, and we will see if I am correct, is that independent watch manufacturers will become a b...
It was a great night...and it should happen more
By: swjoseph : January 31st, 2015-08:59
The indy path could be a lonely one as there are fewer to resonate with. On the table you see a wide variety of horology approaches and qualities that are difficult to find in the main stream brands. Stories behind the watches add so much to the fun of co...
Superb!
By: small-luxury-world : January 31st, 2015-12:51
For sure you had a great time. Thanks a lot for sharing! Oliver
Incredible!!
By: MrJ320 : January 31st, 2015-15:32
Wow, I have not seen 4 LFs and other amazing independent timepieces in one place before, what a gathering! Looks to be a very enjoyable event. Thanks for sharing!