Wow, you are among the lucky happy few

Oct 22, 2008,14:00 PM
 

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 Trio.

So, I just had this watch on my wrist in late 2008, and I must say I regret this happened that late. I would have seriously consider it if it had been beginning 2008, before I reached my frist graal.
-So, Manufacture Janvier is on of the very few maison that could claim the name of manufacture. Ok, maybe not on the Classic, but for the trio, as well as regarding all the techniques they are housing dial making / engraving ; all the finishing (geneva stripes , perlage, ...); mechanical parts ; ...
-The owner of the house is a trully passionnated watchmaker you will surely meet wearing those white watchmaker clothes rather than a suit.
- The finising of the classic is flawless, from the case to the movement, passing by the dial, hands..., really ! Even the buckle is a wonderful piece.
- The Classic has the genes
- The Classic is affordable (or let's say : not enough expensive)

So, I sincerely wish you a good time with this piece of art. I am sure you will enjoy every minute with it. I am almost jealous smile

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Christian.

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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...  

Congrads!

 
 By: Ten : October 18th, 2008-10:27

Congrats!

 
 By: DRMW : October 18th, 2008-16:34

I am one of the 33 owners of the YG since 2004. Sexually agressive woman's watch(chuckles)

 
 By: bernard cheong : October 18th, 2008-17:25
I still wear my classic. After so many unusual watches, the Classic is exactly that..a classic. It will share a space with Lange 1 and IWC Cal 5000 as landmarks for our generation of high end pieces. I still feel that by today's standards, it makes the mo... 

Well done Raph!

 
 By: Massi : October 18th, 2008-18:17

Good one Raph. Congrats!

 
 By: fernando : October 18th, 2008-18:25

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

response to all...

 
 By: raphmeister : October 18th, 2008-22:46

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.

its totally cool...

 
 By: raphmeister : October 23rd, 2008-07:42

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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Beautiful piece!

 
 By: Davo : March 1st, 2009-15:18