jrwong23 (aka watchthebin)[Purist]
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Patience is key
Aug 01, 2020,17:01 PM
When hunting for such watches
Thank you Pongster and hopefully you can get the watches you desire too
Cheers
Robin
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Incoming ! Hajime Asaoka Tsunami
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : July 24th, 2020-05:56
After a 3 year wait, finally I have collected my Hajime Asaoka Tsunami ! Loving the Art Deco dial , the movement with the huge balance wheel and the artisanal feel of the entire watch ! Hajime-san is truly an artist and watchmaker combined ! Will post mor...
Congrats Robin!
By: singingbee : July 24th, 2020-06:16
Finally this masterpiece is in your hands!
Huge congrats!
By: mj23 : July 24th, 2020-06:28
The long wait is all worth it!
Thanks a lot mate !
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : July 24th, 2020-18:41
No hacking seconds - just tried
Congrats
By: Rcgoddu : July 24th, 2020-06:32
On a beautiful and unique watch. That giant balance wheel is awesome!
Congratulations Robin!
By: traineract : July 24th, 2020-06:59
Long wait but the watch looks absolutely fantastic!
Indeed mate
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : July 24th, 2020-18:43
Thank you ! Yes he’s a bit of a queer artist in some ways. A perfectionist. Some of my friends compared him to FP Journe who is known to be like this too
A class act!
By: sham1 : July 24th, 2020-09:05
Well done on a superb acquisition Robin! As the saying goes, good things come to those who wait
Congrats, my friend!
By: rnaden : July 24th, 2020-09:36
A stunner of a watch, both the dial side and the movement. Just beautiful. Looking forward to seeing it in person once the borders open back up.
Definitely bro !
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : July 24th, 2020-18:47
Pleasure to share with you
Thank you !
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : July 24th, 2020-18:48
To be honest I don’t know a lot too other than it’s designed and manufactured by him in house. Finishing is very nice too but not at the level of Dufour of course. The large balance wheel is a joy to watch
Thank you S !
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : July 24th, 2020-18:48
I’m loving it !
Congratulations.....
By: darmatgre-1 : July 24th, 2020-09:51
a beautiful timepiece, and an unique movement. Patience is a virtue! Darren
Big time congratulations!
By: M4 : July 24th, 2020-11:34
That is one of the nicest dials is all of watchdom. Maybe the nicest. Three years is a long wait, but what a prize at the end of the rainbow. Well done. M4
Thank you M4 !
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : July 24th, 2020-19:32
So glad you like the dial too Very Art Deco
Huge, huge, huge congratulations!
By: ChristianDK : July 24th, 2020-12:47
I am absolutely enamored with this watch and his aesthetics. I also read about all the commotion. I don’t know what to make of it but I’m very happy to read this good news and understand that we are not dealing with a brand but an artist and artisan, not ...
You nailed it Christian !
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : July 24th, 2020-19:33
We are not dealing with a manufacture but an artisanal one man show, self taught watchmaker . Expectations need to be managed in such cases. Patience is needed when ordering such a watch Thank you my friend
Tolerance is the tougher part I feel
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : July 27th, 2020-19:33
Often I had doubts I would ever get my watch delivered for indies that take a long time (years) and it can make me less tolerant of the watchmaker. Thru this process I learn to be more tolerant and patient. Cheers Robin
Yes, I can well understand.
By: ChristianDK : July 27th, 2020-21:14
3 years with a lot of money is tough! I also learned something from you sharing this experience with us. Thank so much, Robin. I look forward to hear more about the piece. Kind regards Christian
Welcome Christian :)
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : July 29th, 2020-05:56
I also learn a lot from forum members here
Well said my friend
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : July 24th, 2020-19:35
And thanks ! Indeed I think the ADs have stopped taking orders since last year or so as Hajime-san has a long backlog to fulfil. Like my AD selling FPJ here, they stopped taking orders for the FPJ CB since years ago . Unless customers insist on paying a d...
Waiting or hunting
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : July 26th, 2020-06:54
Is part of the joy
Again a huge congrats my friend.
By: Watchonthewrists : July 24th, 2020-13:46
Excellent choice , very elegant and beautiful watch . Def worth the wait imho . Looking forward to see more pics soon
Stunning piece, huge congrats Robin!
By: Mike H : July 24th, 2020-14:52
Definitely an amazing piece worth the wait. In French we say « l’attente c’est la moitié du plaisir » the waiting time is half of the pleasure 😉. I am thus absolutely sure you are enjoying it truly fully 🤣. Seriously it’s a beauty, huge congrats my friend...
Thanks a lot my friend !
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : July 24th, 2020-19:36
Definitely agree with your saying in French. Words of wisdom !
Cool Robin, glad it finally arrived.
By: Jay (Eire) : July 24th, 2020-18:18
I love this watch, since I first set eyes on it. At the time it seemed like a off the radar choice, still may be in fact (in the grand scheme of things). Look forward to more pictures. It’s just really beautiful.
To be honest
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : July 24th, 2020-19:40
I ordered it without having seen it in the metal. I thought it was an ok watch on the dial though I know I like the movement. But when I finally lay my hands on the watch, man that dial is beautiful indeed! Hope to share more pics soon Cheers Robin
Congrats! Superb acquisition.
By: tjw_keith : July 24th, 2020-20:47
Wear it in best health. Looking forward to some closeups of the dial and movement.
Will do ;)
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : July 26th, 2020-06:53
And thank you !
Congrats
By: pongster : August 1st, 2020-03:53
A hajime is also on my list. Wanted a Masahiro but the man himself wont take an order. And getting a kurono might be selling myself short. Will see if i will be as fortunate as you sir. I am definitely patient.
Patience is key
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : August 1st, 2020-17:01
When hunting for such watches Thank you Pongster and hopefully you can get the watches you desire too Cheers Robin