I am so "into" way out watches, that I forgot about my reasons: I was tired of so called superlative work around, with superlative prices, BUT not delivering, even in the classical style, superlative quality of construct, not to mention any minute tiny improvements in reliable, carefree and accurate timekeeping.
UNTIL.
I explored, by accident, as I do not blame my country's retailer of GF then, not to include me at all.
But I was and still am a fan of MB&F and Vianney.
So...at least, I had a chance to buy them.
NOW..that a new retailer is selling GF...I got a chance to see them.
Also at Paris, in Nov 2013 last year...now, just like I did for UN and MB&F and Vianney...I will have to embark on a journey....this time, I have no fear.
I sincerely feel that whatever I put into GF...it's as close to investing it as I can.
Frankly, for used pieces, the prices are HIGHER than if bought new.
A good sign indeed.
Here are 7 pictures of the latest piece I bought.
It is a FINE watch, and I have not seen, even at the revered grandmasters, work of this level.
Also...It appeals to new and old collectors.
Now..pictures do not do this watch justice.
They were designed for men, I will not really say this is gender free.
They are not big.
They are massive, strong, built like tanks and I can tell you....what I felt when I saw Lange 1 for the FIRST time...this is that feeling. X 100.
BUT caveat...Lange 1 is relatively 10x less costly.
But there are probably 1000 x and growing...more Langes and RM watches around.
These GF watches are RARE, as in the same rarity you get at museums that hang 18 by 6 feet paintings kind of rare.
And..to have this chance to buy them when BOTH Greubel and Forsey are alive and well....it is similar a chance to buy from the big houses when the real founding fathers were around.
Enjoy.
More to come.