What took you so long πŸ˜†πŸ˜†

May 13, 2021,20:46 PM
 

I’m so happy to see it here, Mike. Huge, huge congratulations. This is grail stuff. 


Perfect candidate for a final piece (as if....we all know that is a lie, but we all played with that fantasy) However putting down som main pillars in a collection is a great idea. I think this is about as good as it gets in terms of horological pedigree. In my book it even beats the lovely, lovely Tourbillon. I’m having this discussion with myself at the moment of how many watches it makes sense for me to own. I’m not a trophy hunter. I want to wear and develop a relationship and memories with my pieces. So they become MINE. So I do get your idea πŸ˜‰
I see you got your favorite combination of colors. In fact, I tried this exact one at the manufacture in August and I LOVE it. It almost has a vintage aura about. One of my first thoughts about it was that this will still be a beautiful watch in 30 years from now in the RG/RG combo.
Now we expect a thorough review once she’s settled in and if you don’t participate in FPF tomorrow you’ll be banned, of course.

I’m so happy for you 

Sincerely 
Christian 

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The Unveiling: Part I

 
 By: TheMadDruid : May 13th, 2021-15:27
A little background: I bounced around the idea of getting one special, maybe final, watch for several years. On again/off again until I noticed I was devoting a lot of time researching and staring at the Tourbillon Souverain; and at the beginning of last ...  

Thanks, IWC!

 
 By: TheMadDruid : May 13th, 2021-17:53

huge huge congrats sir !

 
 By: mahesh : May 13th, 2021-15:32
absolutely well chosen...technically marvellous timepiece & FPJ surpassed himself with this version.... I hope you got home with all the 3 first pics as complementary gifts ;-) Best, mahesh.,

Thanks, Mahesh.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : May 13th, 2021-17:54
They didn’t come with it though.😩

Oh yes! That is a stunner!

 
 By: MichaelC : May 13th, 2021-15:34
Worthy of a final piece for sure! Congratulations.

Thank you, Michael!

 
 By: TheMadDruid : May 13th, 2021-17:55

Big congratulations!

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : May 13th, 2021-15:40
May I have the number of the woman at the bar?

Her name is Michaela Conlin

 
 By: cazalea : May 13th, 2021-16:24
She's 5 foot 8 inches tall, 42 years old, Irish-Chinese descent American actress and this photo appears on 285 websites ... ...  

I'm sure she is worried

 
 By: cazalea : May 13th, 2021-21:35
(I never saw her before today; don't watch whatever show she's on)

Will do!

 
 By: TheMadDruid : May 13th, 2021-17:55

I sat next to an Irish woman on the subway once.

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : May 13th, 2021-18:03
She started talking to me, was delighted by something I said, acted like we'd known each other for ages, got really mad for some reason, then, her stop came. It was like an entire courtship, marriage, and divorce--a lifetime--in 3 minutes and 30 seconds.

That's a great story!

 
 By: Gwai : May 13th, 2021-19:13
I'm glad you didn't manage to have children. Would've complicated matters. Cheers Marc

🀣

 
 By: TheMadDruid : May 13th, 2021-19:27

Like red corals said.....

 
 By: TheMadDruid : May 13th, 2021-17:56

Congratulations on getting this one it’s a beautiful watch...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 13th, 2021-15:41
Spectacular movement. Enjoy !

You have good taste.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : May 13th, 2021-18:11
And yes, I couldn't find her anywhere.

And this is just Part I!!

 
 By: Clueless_Collector : May 13th, 2021-16:03
Congrats and looking forward to Part 2. You sure have deep insights jumping shop to FPJ before theMadcraze πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

Thank you, Raymond!

 
 By: TheMadDruid : May 13th, 2021-18:11

Thanks!

 
 By: TheMadDruid : May 13th, 2021-18:12

Many congrats, it was worth the wait I’m sure.

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : May 13th, 2021-16:44
The pocket shot is apt, as the only thing in your pockets after buying this beauty is your hand ! ! I thought the photo at the bar was taken in the Miami Boutique / Bar / Play space.

You're right.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : May 13th, 2021-18:12
I'm not sure I can even afford a hotel next week...

What took you so long πŸ˜†πŸ˜†

 
 By: ChristianDK : May 13th, 2021-20:46
I’m so happy to see it here, Mike. Huge, huge congratulations. This is grail stuff. Perfect candidate for a final piece (as if....we all know that is a lie, but we all played with that fantasy) However putting down som main pillars in a collection is a gr...  

You’re a tough task-master, General Christian.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : May 13th, 2021-22:51
I’ll see what I can do to avoid harsh punishments!

The display back is the deal…

 
 By: myles721 : May 13th, 2021-21:22
MAKER!!! That is some watch!

Thanks, Myles.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : May 13th, 2021-22:52
Indeed, the movement is incredible.

Thank you, Edward.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : May 14th, 2021-13:08
I have to agree.

Thanks, nacelle!

 
 By: TheMadDruid : May 14th, 2021-13:08

Thanks, holdem!

 
 By: TheMadDruid : May 14th, 2021-18:51

My pleasure πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : May 14th, 2021-22:57

Thank you, Nautnut!

 
 By: TheMadDruid : May 15th, 2021-14:28

Ouch Mike that is indeed a major catch!

 
 By: Mike H : May 15th, 2021-19:16
Huge congrats, I am sure it is only the beginning of a love story with FPJ and not a final catch πŸ˜‰. Enjoy it a lot (I am sure you will) and wear it in the best of your health my friend ! Mike

Merci, ami!

 
 By: TheMadDruid : May 15th, 2021-21:11

But you bite!

 
 By: TheMadDruid : May 16th, 2021-16:21

LOL :-)

 
 By: ChristianDK : May 16th, 2021-20:44

:)))

 
 By: amanico : May 16th, 2021-21:32

Well, exactly.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : May 16th, 2021-22:34

:)

 
 By: amanico : May 17th, 2021-06:14

So very beautiful

 
 By: Jardin_des_rois : May 16th, 2021-23:49
We expect more pictures please! Rose-rose is always a unique combination

Thanks!

 
 By: TheMadDruid : May 17th, 2021-11:56
I promise more.