Independents

if u ever read love in the time of cholera (by gabriel garcia marquez and u should...) it speaks of a man's lifelong passion and love for a woman... he is unable to get her out of his mind. he has to be with her. he has to lie with her... he thinks of her...  

I was just thinking about this beauty yesterday. VERY BEAUTIFUL and I hope one day I can have it too. Very Happy for you. *CL

it was a very significant purchase for me but its worth it. its a beautiful and amazing piece... i am sure you will have one in your future if you want one thanks again. cheers raph

but somehow didn't happen because of the dial issue and case /dial combination. Have always loved this piece and truly amaze when it is strapped on the wrist. If the economy gets better, I will get this despite that it is an automatic Lovesss*CL

it was love at first sight and an enduring one i hope to see shots of your antiqua in a post someday cheers raph

Having just had the pleasure of visiting Vianney in Ste.Croix, I can tell you, that what you now hold, wear and cherish, will give you years of enormous pleasure. There is no other watch made today that gets close. Here is Vianney at one of his benches. E...  

Tim, you've done what i long to do. I hope to visit his atelier one day... i am looking forward to the years ahead with this wonderful timepiece with me. thanks so much cheers raph

The home of Janvier SA. in Ste. Croix This is the "Before" shot: a work in progress, I got to watch this being worked on. Here the VH name plate that becomes part of the dial, the level of details often overlooked in an Antiqua or for that matter any of V...  

Hi Tim Thanks so much for these wonderful shots of the Atelier and the engraver and her work. excellent stuff i must plan a trip down soon cheers raph

-cal, his watchs are absolutely without compromise, totally in the the spirit that he want to give to the watch. He explain me his way, witch is considering that the Marine Chronometers are the top of classical horlogical. So he reproduce this spirit of m... 

great to know you met him and interacted with him. his watches and philosophy are truly wonderful. the antiqua has been super accurate as well i am very happy with this acquisition. cheers raph

You're doing well my friend, now I need to have another GTG with you!!! more pix soon Mech.

just buzz me and we'll catch up again cheers raph

to receive mine just a few weeks back and still have a hard time getting over it. I think I never will! Enjoy. Eddy

Hi Ed, yup I posted on your post as well. I am very happy for you that you have also obtained this wonderful piece. don't get over it, i don't plan to wear yours in the best of health too. cheers raph

So original in its concept and yet so logical in its purity.A hearty congratulations to you.Great pics. BTW. cheers fernando

much appreciated. glad u enjoyed the pix and i hope to take better ones as the days go by... those i took were within the first hours of owning this beauty a lot more days ahead for hopefully better pix. cheers raph

I've had the pleasure to try this model a few months ago... and I love it ! Congratulations on this acquisition of a true grail and enjoy it for many years. Emmanuel

and glad you enjoyed the pics. i am blessed to obtain my grail. cheers raph

Raphmeister, I am impressed with your metaphor of your love for this watch to be analogous to the love expressed in the book by (Nobel Prize Winner) Gabriel García Márquez. Your metaphor helps me understand your utter passion devoted to this watch; truly ... 

Hi Patrick I remember loving the book both times i read it, once when i was younger and another time when i had more experience under my belt... both times it left me with very deep impressions... its a great tale of longing and the realisation of a desir... 

This is surely the grandest of occasions, and it is a pleasure to know that there are a few of us who prefer not to remain anonymous or keep our Antiquas hidden away from public view - but as always with discretion, and not while parading before a hostile... 

thanks for your great response... it made me wonder who else on these forums own an Antiqua other than Bernard, Eddy and another gent in Singapore that I know of and now you... I guess thats about 5% accounted for very practical considerations on when not... 

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She is so gorgeous, indeed a worthy object of your dreams and desires I wish one day I too can enjoy her presence even for a fleeting moment Wear her in Health S This message has been edited by SALMANQ8 on 2009-08-09 08:11:31

She is gorgeous indeed... I am sure you can one day fulfill this wish of enjoying her presence for much more than a fleeting moment thanks again. cheers raph

will try and get better wristshots done tomorrow... till then i hope u enjoy these pics...  

Heartwarming to see the Freak among this illustrious pair. Vianney's treasure-house of a winder has never been even remotely so well photographed. Mine looks more like a deserted cave right now. The Antiqua is out for some light maintenence work and will ... 

I brought the Freak out as these are my 3 rose gold pieces and he wanted to join the other 2 for the photoshoot so... i am glad you like these pictures and hope to take better ones in the days and years to come I hope you get yours back soon and in fine f... 

... the old world steampunk charm and the richness of these pieces. Really lovely pictures and watches. Thanks Andrew

you really into steampunk huh had meant to post a revert on your steampunk thread but was crazy busy during that time. hope alls well. glad u like the pix and watches. cheers raph

I so desire it *CL

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last couple of pics in case people overdose on these...  

Hi Raph, just me again. The photography is truly stupendous - especially the first shot! But could you possibly describe the winding experience? A couple of turns would be enough. The VHJH, in short the Goldpfeil, gave me this inimitable sensation of touc... 

Hi Amerix Again i am happy that u have enjoyed these photos. I don't know how to photoshop so can't really make them pop but i do my best to share the beauty of the antiqua... In terms of the tactile feel of the winding, when winding it theres a nice leve... 

Thanks for posting. Really enjoyed it. GEO

This is Vianney at his ultimate. Must be one of the most unique designs in a century. You are very lucky cherish it forever. Regards Rene

I thought the Freak would be your last one for the year, but I can certainly understand why you couldn't pass this one up. Congrats again.

yup i thought that too a bit earlier than expected... cheers raph