Congratulations Mitch. A true marvel!

Dec 04, 2016,13:13 PM
 

Just a question: like your incoming GP with its 3 bridges, how did you take your pictures? You have 3 hands? ;-) A dream for a watch collector smile

Best wishes

Alkiro

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So yesterday did some comparison shopping. At AD was able to compare two mildly interesting watches.

 
 By: Mitch K : December 4th, 2016-12:26
Sadly not great pictures. First is the vintage triple bridge and the other is the Esmeralda. IMHO there is no comparison. The vintage model has a.nice curved case. It has a nice dial side and the rear is solid. The Esmeralda is open front and back. The Es...  

Insightful as always my dear friend. :) [nt]

 
 By: Mitch K : December 4th, 2016-12:57
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Thanks. [nt]

 
 By: Mitch K : December 4th, 2016-15:23

I am with you here!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : December 4th, 2016-12:36
Thank you for these side-by-side shots, Mitch! The way the case and crystal is shaped on the La Esmeralda to let in maximum of light under the bridges is hard to beat! I do like the "minimalistic" decoration look of the vintage 1945. But yes, in this comp... 

Not an easy comparison....

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : December 5th, 2016-00:39
But I fear most watches would loose against the Esmeralda! Best Blomman

+1! [nt]

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : December 5th, 2016-14:15

Both stunning but when you put it like this:

 
 By: Bounce781 : December 4th, 2016-12:50
The Esmeralda does seem to have the edge! Stunning workmanship on both

Congratulations Mitch. A true marvel!

 
 By: Alkiro1 : December 4th, 2016-13:13
Just a question: like your incoming GP with its 3 bridges, how did you take your pictures? You have 3 hands? ;-) A dream for a watch collector Best wishes Alkiro

I know that really well :-)

 
 By: Alkiro1 : December 4th, 2016-13:48
Best wishes Alkiro

The Finishing On The...

 
 By: elliot55 : December 4th, 2016-16:39
... Esmeralda is impressive to say the least. Congrats, Mitch. I am so glad I got to see it in the real. A truly stunning piece. - Scott

They could not have picked a better name for this piece..

 
 By: Echi : December 10th, 2016-05:24
lives up to its seductive name. Very beautiful, Mitch. And you my dear sir, have seriously very good taste. Hoping to see more pics in the future! Envyyyyy. Echi