Ophion's Grainy Grey Dial: A Collector's Arrival Story

Vcf.camper · 2020-05-01T16:19:16Z

Explore Vcf.camper's personal journey with his new Ophion watch, from overcoming production delays to appreciating its unique grainy grey dial and Voutilainen lugs. Discover why collectors praise Ophion's craftsmanship and customer service.

Vcf.camper shares his long-awaited Ophion timepiece, detailing the journey from order to arrival amidst production challenges and a Spanish lockdown. His post highlights the brand's dedication to craftsmanship and customer service, offering a personal account of acquiring a unique independent watch. This piece provides valuable insight into the ownership experience of an Ophion, particularly for those considering a watch from a smaller, independent manufacture.

After what we thought was going to be a 2-3 month project that eventually became 7. Kudos for Miguel to overcome case supplier issues, timing and even the Spanish lockdown. One of the most pleasant people to deal with for sure. The watch is everything I expected it to be. I opted for the grainy grey dial since I've always been a big fan of those. The package came together very well, from the elements on the dial to the case shape, Voutilainen lugs and the clear case back displaying the nicely finished movement. The watch came in a leather watch roll with several drawings of the components on this nice opaque paper, all packed in a wooden box. I had asked Miguel to send the grey alligator strap separately in fear of custom issues, just to be sure. Anyhow, thanks for reading and have a good weekend.

Key Points from the Discussion

Another collector shares his Ophion 786, expressing anticipation for an upcoming Vèlos model and highlighting the brand's appeal among enthusiasts.
The original poster reflects on the appeal of prototype dials versus his chosen grainy grey, indicating the brand offers compelling aesthetic choices that make decisions difficult for collectors.
Multiple collectors, including NoH and BigAppleBill, commend Miguel from Ophion for his exceptional communication and accessibility, underscoring the personalized experience often found with independent watchmakers.
A collector anticipates the arrival of his newest Ophion watch, reinforcing the community's excitement for the brand's latest releases and the shared experience of waiting for bespoke timepieces.

The Discussion

Cpt Scarlet

May 1, 2020

Congratulations !...

Looking forward to seeing more photos of it on your wrist. Enjoy 🥂

Vcf.camper

May 1, 2020

Here you are

I'm still learning how to get the right picture orientation to show up ☺️

Mikesr

May 2, 2020

✅

Wow gorgeous. Really

Cpt Scarlet

May 5, 2020

Nice wrist shot 👍 [nt]

FabR

May 1, 2020

Great aerial pictures for a great new entry to your collection! Congrats ;-) [nt]

dhendolan

May 1, 2020

What a beautiful case.

Those lugs are very nice.

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