bernard cheong
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Why is Vianney not following with his work on this watch?
Apr 20, 2007,17:48 PM
Greetings, as you may know. I was probably the first few people who placed an order for this watch when it was announced by Vianney Halter.
I have sinced cancelled as I have no assurance of its development and history.
It seems that "Cabestan" will now be the brand name, and is a retailer in Geneva about to become the brand owner?
How much service support and rapport can I expect?
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Perhaps a world premier.....
By: SuitbertW : April 16th, 2007-14:38
....but I'm not sure The Cabestan working prototype, realised by Vianney Halter...... At the time I took the pictures, it wasn't working anymore , as it was dropped by somebody (no, not me ;-) ) - but all vital parts are in there. It's a fascinating piece...
Suitbert - Great Job!
By: watchlune : April 17th, 2007-09:12
Please keep it comin'!! We can't get enough of the Basel pieces. As for the Cabestan, I read your post to imply the possibility that the watch may become part of "another company's" line, if not Vianney's. Is this just wishful thinking on my part?
My pleasure....
By: SuitbertW : April 17th, 2007-09:32
....your kind words are very much appreciated! What I was told, Jean-Francois Ruchonnet, the designer and "father" of the project is now responsible for the future production pieces. At the moment it's not planned to be a Vianney Halter product in the fut...
Promize pictures...
By: jfr : April 18th, 2007-13:16
Hi Suitbert, Well done for your pictures, you can have the collector of Cabestan and my personal email: [Email address suppressed for privacy] Best regards Edited to fix picture links - Suitbert This message has been edited by SuitbertW on 2007-04-18 13:2...
holy moly
By: SteveH : April 18th, 2007-21:42