Its finishing is indeed OMG amazing :-)

Jun 29, 2008,04:10 AM
 

Thank you Mark for your kind words.
Lovesss*CL

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No.178 arrived :-)

 
 By: CL : June 24th, 2008-06:15
This message has been edited by CL on 2008-06-24 06:31:13...  

Heartfelt congratulations,..

 
 By: SuitbertW : June 24th, 2008-06:22
...CL! And what a nice number ;-) Best wishes Suitbert

every time I see these ...

 
 By: ChristianDK : June 24th, 2008-06:35
it makes the little hairs on my neck stand up. I visited Dufour last year in his studio. One doesnt truly understand these untill one has hold one in the hand. PERFECT Simplicity. Number 178 - I guess Dufour is getting to the end of the production rum for... 

Thank you :-)

 
 By: CL : June 24th, 2008-07:08

Congratulations Mate

 
 By: DaveB : June 25th, 2008-21:06

Ah ha! Congrats CL!

 
 By: SJX : June 24th, 2008-06:52
This is a wonderful occasion. You are a lucky man! - SJX

Bravissimo!!!!!.......

 
 By: pplater : June 24th, 2008-06:56
....beautiful Clang; how good does it feel to know that you have one that you can be certain you will not part with? Keep the photos coming, and enjoy (as if you need to be told....)! Cheers, pplater.

Now, CL, That is a great and marvellous catch

 
 By: amanico : June 24th, 2008-07:09
I love this special number, for us, Purists..178., in all Simplicity! LOL Now, you just got the perfect example of one of the finest timepiece in the world. Just have to congratulate you for having got it, and to hope that you willl wear it in the best of... 

Thank you Nicolas :-)

 
 By: CL : June 24th, 2008-07:23
This piece is gonna be my purest one With this on my hand, I can finally 'stop' buying...hehehehe Lovesss*CL

Congrats CL ! [nt]

 
 By: Kong : June 24th, 2008-07:16
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The most perfectly laconic post in recent memory . . .

 
 By: Dr No : June 24th, 2008-07:21
. . . ;-) . . . we're all smiling ear to ear, CL . . . warmly, Art

Finally! Congrats, CL [nt]

 
 By: SteveH : June 24th, 2008-08:14
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This is, IMHO, the most beautiful dial

 
 By: Geo : June 24th, 2008-08:46
Philippe Dufour made for his Simplicity. Congrats CL, you have been waiting quite a while, but it was worth it. Stunning watch. Geo

Worth the wait !

 
 By: DonCorson : June 24th, 2008-08:53
Every second of it. And I agree that is the finest dial he has made. Enjoy in best of health! Don

Thanks Don :-)

 
 By: CL : June 24th, 2008-15:42

Congratulations and nice # too! :) [nt]

 
 By: AnthonyTsai : June 24th, 2008-09:58
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178 to all!

 
 By: AnthonyTsai : June 24th, 2008-15:45
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Many Congrats

 
 By: Douglas : June 24th, 2008-14:45
Excellent watch. May you enjoy it in the best of health. . . and let me see it soon. Best, Douglas

The wait was long and difficult but ...

 
 By: AndrewD : June 24th, 2008-15:10
... it makes the final prize even more special. Congratulations, John. Andrew

Wow a SPECIAL NUMBER...SO APT. and congrats.

 
 By: bernard cheong : June 24th, 2008-15:54
You are my hero in work and photography. I spoke to Irin Gan recently and she absolutely admires your work.

Incredibly Pure Combination!

 
 By: JC : June 24th, 2008-18:54
CL, This is so great and I agree that this is the best combination he does, along with the enamel with romans! You are one of the most thoughtful of collections so congrats on a great watch. I am waiting for a couple of inde watches myself but sadly not f... 

Thanks JC....I'm very sure your other Indie is

 
 By: CL : June 24th, 2008-21:05
very worth waiting for. Me too is awaiting for Kari Hopefully one day I will take a further step and get a Series 2 . Lovesss*CL

Kari and......

 
 By: JC : June 24th, 2008-22:41

The number on this special watch...

 
 By: Rob : June 24th, 2008-19:07
is a small but VERY NICE part of what makes this watch special. The BIG part is because it is going to you. You really deserve ALL the joy, happiness, pride of ownership this watch bestows on the wearer. By who you are, by how you do your work/live your l... 

Congrats CL

 
 By: Ravination : June 24th, 2008-20:11
Glad to see it finally arrived. This is the best dial variant IMHO. Enjoy it!

Wonderful piece!

 
 By: Mark  : June 24th, 2008-23:19
Congratulations on this spectacular piece. The finishing of mr Dufour's pieces is truly on an amazingly high level - enjoy it! Regards Mark

Congratulations!! Between that, the incoming Kari,and..

 
 By: Ronald Held : June 25th, 2008-02:51
the Urwerk, you should be done or close to it!

A platinum Simplicity, wow...

 
 By: Tim Jackson : June 25th, 2008-12:05
Hi CL, Congrats on a what I think is one of the ultimate understated time only watches. A superb example of the watchmakers art. This a sublime execution of the venerable classic. Enjoy it, you'll have years of pleasure with that beauty. Warm regards, Tim

Congrats CL.....

 
 By: David-S-W : June 25th, 2008-22:43
CL, Wear it in the best of health my friend....... Best David

Congrats CL

 
 By: tahoeblue : June 25th, 2008-22:57
One of the best watches ever produced. And no one more deserving than you. You provided my main inspiration when I placed my Simplicity order. I still wait, but am very grateful to you. Enjoy and share more after you have spent more time with this special... 

Breathless.....

 
 By: drsh : June 29th, 2008-23:06