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I always lurked on Indepedants watches, KCKL ...
But I still don't think I am ready to get one.
Even if some of them loudly hit some strings, and here, I would give two names: Gronefeld and Voutilainen.
Wait for my report, you will see.
As for Mr Gerber's watches, yes, they are honest, I was at the presentation of his watches, and I must confess a lot of respect for the man and his creations.
Sadly, I didn't have the time do take pics of all of them.
Best,
Nicolas.
Some IGOTT2 Random photos (will you join in?)
Awesome hairspring lady gives us lesson in Breguet overcoiling Dark-skinned, diamond-studded PSM really floats my boat. Yes! How often can you play with a variety of Horological Machines, one after the other? Thanks, SteveH! See a random assortment of wat...
Seeing each of your pictures reminds me one good story behind, my friend.
The Independants? The more I see them, the more I appreciate their work. Montblanc? I spent a lot of time with the gentleman in charge of the development of the movements, Mr Damien Brossard, and iwe had endless and passionate discussions. About your last...
I have reserved the photo showing your "love handles" for later
so you must be careful what you say! The missus says best wishes to you too.
*SHOCKING* Vlad out in the sun with NO watches!
What happens in Vegas, most certainly SHOULD stay in Vegas! LOL! Thanks for the pix! Here's a taste of what's coming in my IGOTT2 recap. All aboard. My companion on the flight. Three of my favorite watches in the world -- all sporting my favorite complica...
Aaah the first " Family Dinner " ...
Good memories, Daos, for sure! About the Watchless Count, well, he didn't dare showing his shameful horological experience... Best, Sister. Vlad; This message has been edited by amanico on 2011-06-04 23:37:38...
Thnx for the 'tuning in shots' .. Just the begin of the beginning..
Was great to have met you, thanks ! Oh well, the piece from your flight companion, - the Habring2 is a nice greeting from my country, as so happens.. Will have to wait with some of my shots,as the forum's picture uploader does not work for me , from iPhon...
Thank you!
Yes, it was very nice to meet you and your wife! Perhaps, PM AndrewD about uploading from iPad. He does his articles from iPad often and may be able to assist. The Habring 2 is my favorite watch from my collection. I would like to travel to Austria and se...
Ah, SBGW003, huh?
That is a VERY nice one you have there. 033 is coming your way, too Thanks for your random shots! Ken
Voutilainen...
A kind of " Autoportrait ", at least... More to come soon. Best, Nicodracul;...
Hmmm, yes, this one would be a correct answer, Oliver...
But wait a bit, I will post the answer at the very beginning of this week. Best, Mind Reader. Nicolas.
Wow! I'll pray for all the maiden that got sacrificed last week:)
I'm getting confuse by the contrasting shots of vlad. This and the pool ... ... ?! Best Tyler
Tempted by the Vingt-8, aren't we?
The blue dial white gold should look good on Vlad best tyler
Your 1st independent watch. Definitely something special for Vlad.
I await your post on the indie watchmaker. Very eager to know what change your mind. Kari's dark magic? Best Tyler
Minerva / Villeret / Gerber Movement Shots
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Great Shots
Wonderful shots- as another at the dietary "restricted" table it was a challenge not to over indulge Good luck on your next watch
A few random shots from me too - the day before...
A brief trip to the grand canyon the day before IGOTT2 started. Our transport - all very nervous since it's our first time and we don't like the sound of the 'motion discomfort' bags The watchmakers together - glad the helicopter didn't crash! Our destina...
A few random shots from me too - Day 1
Amazing DeWitt - but think it's too big for my wrist Winding hole - and tourbillon You don't often see two AP starwheels together - the AP team had only seen them in the museum! Is this a good choice to go with my tuxedo? Nice way to read the time...
A few random shots from me too - Day 2/3
You've already seen pictures of Bart winning the gokart racing - and the amazing table shots - so here are a few remaining pictures from Days 2 & 3. Really amazing that watches you've rarely seen turn up in quantity! Three gerber retro twins - include two...
Another fabulous post Cazalea
Great to be taken along on your trip. And who would have thought that Vlad can go unprotected in the sun, much less with no Polaris or Deep Sea!
Vlad looks like some ex-007 actor now retired.. being caught..
..swimming after having a few Martinis.. how come empty wrist-ed? i am sure he has watches which are WR enough
just kidding Nico, its meant to be a compliment ;) so now you are..
..very much swayed towards independents? there is a lot of honesty in Gerber's watches, imo.
I always lurked on Indepedants watches, KCKL ...
But I still don't think I am ready to get one. Even if some of them loudly hit some strings, and here, I would give two names: Gronefeld and Voutilainen. Wait for my report, you will see. As for Mr Gerber's watches, yes, they are honest, I was at the pres...
well, it was before noon, and he was life-guarding
No need for martinis, I think This message has been edited by cazalea on 2011-06-05 22:04:10 This message has been edited by cazalea on 2011-06-05 22:11:09
As you can see ...
Like her father, she's very good in making funny faces... Pic taken in the swimming pool of the hotel, in Vegas. Best, Nicolas....
ok now i can.. LOL..
..she has your resemblance. very sweet of you to have brought Junior there.. delay in transmission earlier. Thx Nico.
Well, I had no other choice, to say all.
When my wife and my daughter knew that I had to go to Vegas, they both told me that they come. It was great to have them there, as they enjoyed the trip a lot. More pics to come. Best, Nicolas.
Totally agree. Sharing all this with them was my pleasure ...
And at least they could understand my passion for what is more than watches, at the end... Best, Nicolas;
Some of my random photos
Great room with a view at the Encore: Cocktails with the independents: Bart Gronefeld and Ludovic Ballouard Kari Voutilainen and Masaki Saito What a fabulous watch! The Gronefeld One Hertz in stainless steel: Backside of the watches: Inside the meeting ro...
Agreed on your comments about the Gronefeld watch, Allen.
I'm ending the post on the Independants, but can already say that this is a watch which enthusiasmed me a lot. Superb pics. Best, Nicolas.
Excellent summary! How did I miss all those shots?
We were so engrossed, it would only be through the compilation of all our photos that we get a record of the entire event! Cheers Cazalea
I was engrossed most of the time as well
I'm amazed that I took even these photos. I will definitely collect all the photos and posts and save them for future memory. It was great to see you again!
It was a lot of fun indeed.
We missed you there. I hope you had a wonderful celebration for your wife as well!
Thanks a lot my friend, we had a nice party ...
and some quality time with the family. Would have loved to share passion & watches in Vegas, but we can´t have everything - at the same time Hope to meet you and the "gang", soon. Oliver
The "gang" missed you!
Allen, tahoeblue, and I represented the aforementioned gaggle -- will hope to see you in Geneva in January or even sooner. Best, Gary
Gronefeld is indeed Gorgeous
love the Dial as well as the Caliber. thanks for sharing Tony
I didn't like the watch from pictures at first...
In the metal, I was completely in love with it. Just need to find the funds now....
Thanks. What watch is the piece to the extreme left pls?
All of them are lovely however!...
Random shots? Soitenly! . . .
. . . Daniel Bolognesi and Patrick Wehrli of Chopard . . . . . . Florian Brossard of Montblanc and our own Mike Ting . . . . . . Purist Stefan Ma . . . . . . and everyones favorite watchmaker, Monique Wyssmüller of Montblanc with Danile Bolognesi (in...
Great pictures
of what was clearly an amazing event. I've really enjoyed reading the reposts and seeing the pics so far. Fantastic.