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So close yet so far...
Here is last set of photos I expect to get from Daniel and Nicole Roth of the process of making my watch! The watch has undergone the final assembly and is in the final stages of quality control. While the wait was long, what with my having placed my initial deposit in May of 2007, now it is only a short period of time and some 6000 kilometers that separate me from my watch!!! That and maybe some customs agent....
I know how all of you who have ordered watches from Dufour, Smith, and Voutilainen feel.
Bill
So close yet so far...
Here is last set of photos I expect to get from Daniel and Nicole Roth of the process of making my watch! The watch has undergone the final assembly and is in the final stages of quality control. While the wait was long, what with my having placed my init...
Congratulations Bill........................
Not too many more sleepless nights now!!
It is hard to describe the excitement....
but it is not something I lose sleep over! Bill
Wow thats a long time to wait
she looks like a beauty hope it was worth the wait seems like a lifetime
I used the time between my deposit
and now to explore a range of watches beyond my beloved VC's. I tried short term ownership experiments with an IWC Ingenier, a Rolex Sea-Dweller, Milgauss, and GMT Master II, and a Lange Datrograph. Not a bad life! Bill
Gorgeous piece Bill
Worth every minute of the wait. More pictures please when you get it. Best Sam
I can't wait to share photos when I have them...
And CL has offered to take some pics of the watch too. Bill
That is truly excellent!
Many congratulations to you as your new piece nears its finished reality. I didn't tell you this, but my advice to you is to go and claim the piece in person...happy to correspond by PM... Best, Gary G
I love how the two minute tourbillon
complements the design. There is no other tourbillon watch that I would rather own. Bill
You're not coming over to pick it up ?
I though that was going to be a great reason to make a visit! Congratulations on a great aquisition. Don
Enough of you are recommending making the trip over...
that I am seriously beginning to consider it. Are you in Geneva, Don? Bill
Congrats Bill,
Saw the watch 2 years ago in the flesh, and was really impressed with it, think the Fam Roth are doing a great job, enjoy it. Best, Michel
Thank you Michel...
Do you, by any chance, have any photos to share from your visit with the Roths from two years ago? Bill
Hi Bill,
i never went to the Roth Fam, but met a guy at Basel, who just picked it up in that time, and he rememberd my intresse in him, and was kind enough to show it to me, it was fun, because some of the ahci members where there, and also they were very impresse...
I know how it feels but I think....
yours will feel even more What a beauty, seem one in Tokyo and can't never forget. Daniel Roth the man is truly up there with Dufour and Kari. Congratulation to you for such a rare beauty. I believe it is super rare, do you know how many out there? *CL
I agree about Daniel being in the same class as KV abd PD...
and in making a movement from scratch he has done something bery special. To date there are five JDN watches in existance. Three in the form case and two in the round case. Mine will be the thrid in the round case and the 6th JDN made. After me I know of ...
I'd love to hear your thoughts on Daniel Roth....
both in a historical context as well as regarding his two-minute tourbillon. Bill
Bill, thanks so much for sharing these photos!
It has been a real pleasure seeing your excitement grow, as the watch has gotten closer to your wrist. What an amazing-looking watch! I'm so happy for you! It is awesome to see a special, uncommon watch like the one that will soon be your companion! I loo...
Thank you Daos...
The independents serve a very important niche in the world or watches. I wish them all every success. Bill
wow. this is GORGEOUS
can't believe it !!. almost 3 years in the making. the wait must have been a torture.!! BIG congratulations. enjoy it and wear it in the best of health. Cheers Tony
Thank you Tony.....
and seeing how you are in the Boston area (as I am), there is a near 100% chance for you to see this watch in person!! Bill
Amazing...
Congratulations Bill....that is Art. I cannot wait to hear your thoughts once you hold that piece in your hands. Best, Rob