andrewluff
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Defy Lab... arrival!!
It has been almost a week since Julien Tornare presented me with my Defy Lab and since then it has been firmly strapped to my wrist... but in the craziness of Basel (think on average 3 hours sleep per night), I had not got around to posting any pictures!
So... here are some very quick pictures...
The moment it happened...
My special Defy Lab!
But the best place is where it is now...
I am going to write a full report... but have to say that I am over the moon to own it!
Cheers
Andrew
Defy Lab... arrival!!
It has been almost a week since Julien Tornare presented me with my Defy Lab and since then it has been firmly strapped to my wrist... but in the craziness of Basel (think on average 3 hours sleep per night), I had not got around to posting any pictures! ...
Super watch and movement. Congrats. Is it a special
Orange just for yourself? Wear it well. Cheers S
Thank you!
I will try and do a video as then the magic really happens! Yes... orange just for me Cheers Andrew
Thank you Makilla!
Honestly the orange strap is amazing and turns the piece into an extra dimension! Needless to say I am over the orange moon about it Cheers Andrew
Thx Andrew, having been able to hold it was already fantastic
so I can imagine strapping it on your wrist must be magical. I was really smitten by this watch. Enjoy it! Dirk
Great to be able to share it with you Dirk
and the other guys on the PWB. It was a great afternoon and hope to see you again next year!! Cheers Andrew
Just a great watch
Thanks for letting me try it on !!! Would love to own one but will stay a dream
You are welcome!
and thanks for sharing my dream with you... the best things are shared. Cheers Andrew
Astonishing!!!
Big big congrats Andrew! What a piece of horological history! Chapeau! D
Thanks you Damjan!
It certainly is a piece of history... but one I am lucky enough to wear and enjoy! Cheers Andrew
Congrats!! What is the case material and finish?
Quite reminiscent of AP's frosted gold. I like the texture.
Thanks Michael!
The material is called Aeronith which is an aluminium alloy and has a strange texture. Close up it is totally different to the frosted gold which is quite unformed whereas this one has more texture similar to that of a raw material. Its difficult to descr...
Huge congrats, Andrew.
Amazing can be an overused word .. But i must just say, this is an AMAZING watch, case, layout and the tech behind the movement Many congrats and wear it in the best of health !
Thank you Seeks!!!
Amazing is exactly the word that springs to my mind too! Cheers Andrew
Absolutely mesmerizing piece!
I'm glad I had the honor of seeing it "in the metal." Definitely one to be seen up close to fully appreciate!
For sure the pictures do not do it justice!
and was a great memory of a fantastic time in Basel this year! Cheers Andrew
Thank you!!!
No... it is one of the 10 pieces produced. I was one of the first to choose and then wanted something that really reflected my collection. Cheers Andrew
Thanks Nico...
Will get around to writing it soon and taking plenty of pics. Will be testing the watch too and will see if the accuracy is correct... Cheers Andrew
Having seen it in the flesh all I can say is It IS THE BOMB!!!
Many many congrats I am so happy it belongs to a great 👍🏻 guy and collector like yourself Best Imran
BOOM!
Thank you Imran for the compliments... I am honoured to own such a piece and as you know... very happy with it! Great to see you in Basel, will organise a GTG with the London gang soon, Andrew
A very special watch for sure.
Congratulations. Watching that movement working must be something else. Thanks for sharing. Vte
Yes, the pictures do not do it justice, it needs to be in video...
will follow soon and thanks! Andrew
I'm eager to know how precise is the watch
It will take some time, but this is really something new that i was waiting for a long time ago
I will try it out and see...
I never timed a watch before but am keen to give it a go on this occasion Cheers Andrew
Dear Andrew , again huge congrats with this amazing watch 👌🏻
Thank you so much for letting me strap it on my wrist for a moment at BW last Saturday 🙏🏻. Its a joy to look at imo . Wear it in best of health 🤗 ...
Thank you and my pleasure...
One thing about our passion is a thing that can be easily shared and enjoyed Cheers Andrew
Its made of a material called Aeronith
which is an aluminium alloy. It has a strange texture and feels almost like plastic until you tap it with your nail and it is certainly metallic. Cheers Andrew
They are making 10 pieces in total...
This is one of the 10 but a unique orange piece Cheers Andrew
Hah! Was just watching a video of Wei Koh and JCB this morning, you and your Defy Lab got a shout out (as they say).
Congratulations. Eagerly awaiting the full write up.
It was amazing to see and ti try on.
Thanks a lot, Andrew, for sharing it with us in Basel! Your orange version underlines the novelty of the concept in a perfect way A very special and personal piece! I am sure that it has a good home now. And a pity that the Defy 21 is not available like t...
