cen@jkt
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Do you know...
that these moko drums were found in Alor island in Indonesia? It was so prized that it's used as a ceremonial object or dowry. Nobody knows how it ends up in a remote place in Indonesia. Or maybe DHL has been around longer than we know...
cen@jkt
Speake-Marin presents the Dong Son limited edition
Peter just sent this over. This is an 18 piece limited edition with a laser etched red gold dial, made for Peter's retailer in Vietnam. The dial motif is inspired by the bronze drums of the Dong Son culture. I like the look though I find the Breguet hands...
Unusual indeed
When i first saw the piece at a gtg, the moment it was brought out and words uttered was "hey take a look at the Vietnam LE" My first thoughts was..."great, now even PSM watches are being counterfeited!", thats due to the Breguet hands used and the person...
hello there
Thanks for the input, the details in the dial with the small pillars and fine detail is not possible to reproduce by hand in the way I was looking to represent the Dong Son drum, only through chemical or lazer etching could I attain this kind of detail. F...
Do you know...
that these moko drums were found in Alor island in Indonesia? It was so prized that it's used as a ceremonial object or dowry. Nobody knows how it ends up in a remote place in Indonesia. Or maybe DHL has been around longer than we know... cen@jkt
Hi Peter, I have an idea.
It would be nice to do a world timer with enamel dial based on the motifs of Dong Son drum. Regards Ling
That is a beautiful dial, Peter
I am looking forward to fetching my own special-edition and to meeting you personally on November 24th!
Thank you for...
all the feedback, I am travelling to asia in July and hope to have an example of the Dong Son with me amongst other examples of my work. We will be in Singapore, HK, KL, Vietnam, Tokyo as well as a jump to Shanghai. Later in the year probably in October t...
Peter, don't forget us in the land down under
Looking forward to your next trip here. Regards, Richard.
men at work
I will seek permission from the boss at home and get back to you on that one....;-)
Your post is dangerous
It gives me an idea of PSM in wayang or batik theme.... cen@jkt This message has been edited by cen@jkt on 2012-05-25 08:31:52
Seems to be an amazing work
and this is one of this year's new pieces that I would really like to see in real, the dial but also the engraved case, the finishing ... It looks stunning. Maybe at Belles montres 2012 in Paris ? Best, Mark
Ah, Peter has foresight to pay attention to Vietnam market
What a beautiful 3D dial! The photographer has done a brilliant job to bring out the uniqueness of the dial. Regards Ling
