amerix
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outside the norm
Oct 19, 2008,09:47 AM
The way the name "Vianney HALTER" off-sets the symmetry of the dial-face by giving the Classic a certain touch of "strangeness" or mystery that helps transform this already extremely beautiful piece into a lasting - even everlasting work of art. Not just a precious object but - as with all art, just outside of human reach. I have one, should I reach for it right now?
I am, fortunately or not, human - in fact all too much so - and thus not inclined at my age to stare eternity straight in the face. It stares back.
This happens whenever I see a perfectly finished, perfectly symmetrical dialface and case - much as I can admire it, but always from a cold, appreciative distance.
Anyone care to start a thread on "strangeness vs oddness"?
But thanks very much Ralph for your presentation and hearty congratulations! This one is for keeps. Wear it, enjoy it, show it - the same as with me. Remember, it is laboriously polished and engraved using traditional tools.
Amery
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raphmeister report... A Simple Classic Time Piece by A Great Artist
By: raphmeister : October 18th, 2008-08:53
In this watch collecting journey you may come across many, many, many, many timepieces... some are special and some watch makers are special... the following pictures are of a watch that is truly beautiful and made by a great artist whom i admire and resp...
Congrats!
By: DRMW : October 18th, 2008-16:34
Raph...
By: Quan : October 18th, 2008-18:52
Congrats Raphael!
By: SJX : October 18th, 2008-21:36
That is a classic, no pun intended. - SJX
outside the norm
By: amerix : October 19th, 2008-09:47
The way the name "Vianney HALTER" off-sets the symmetry of the dial-face by giving the Classic a certain touch of "strangeness" or mystery that helps transform this already extremely beautiful piece into a lasting - even everlasting work of art. Not just ...
Sorry for the glitch
By: amerix : October 22nd, 2008-06:14
Of course you are - Raph, not Ralph! By the way, I often enjoy winding the Classic by hand. It tingles between thumb and finger, like the GPJH.
Wow, you are among the lucky happy few
By: Steyr : October 22nd, 2008-14:00
Well, in fact, I really discovered this watch when I visited the manufacture few weeks ago. I fell in love for the Antiqua in 2001 and this classic was too classic from the pictures I saw on the internet, I kept focussed on the Antiqua and then on the Tri...
whoa...
By: raphmeister : October 23rd, 2008-07:53
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