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Sorry for shaky pic. Will post more later. Enjoy! Eddy...  

It’s a brilliant design and a watch that doesn’t get as much air time these days. Was it the first of the ‘steam punk’ watches? Certainly you wouldn’t look out of place on Verne’s Nautilus. I am always impressed with those who pursue their grail watches. ... 

...a great watch, and very worthy target of the patient hunt. Congratulations! Cheers, pplater.

I found friend for discuting about Steampunk in horlogical, i am so happy. As few HauTlence and Genta Gefica, this Antica, is the first Steampunk watch, i had discussion about this with VH, and he don't thinking about Steampunk at all, only about Marine C... 

Hi pifpaf, This should be right up your alley, then. To honour Ed’s new watch I started a discussion on HoMe about steampunk design and watches. Please join in. Regards Andrew

mazel tov, wear it in the best of health!

What a great day for you! It's so nice to share in this beautiful jackpot at the end of your rainbow! Cheers, Daos

...who stole his watch! Just kidding. At least it has month/day/date, but no seconds hand?! Enjoy!=:^D

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When a purist gets his/her Grail it is a cause for celebration Enjoy it !! Cheers

Sounds like a good reason to to organize a Portland GTG. I hope that I have an opportunity to visit with you and your watches soon. BTW is there a special place in your viewing room for the grail?

That is a masterpiece. Wear it in the best of health! - SJX

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That is always an intense moment, whe you finally get the Grail... Can you describe it to us? Man, this watch is something...Impressive, original, strong... Can't wait to see other pics. I'm very happy for you, Eddy. Best, Nicolas

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My Grail too - a lifetime dream. Amery

10 years and you really have one of the independent watch world holy grail. Cant image what is to come for the next decade... This is my grail for now......  

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i was lucky enough to pick up my 'grail'(i really dont like that word) watch, the Freak 2 years ago and its a wonderful feeling. it didnt stop me buying more watches though i look forward to an indepth ownders review in a month or so. best Graham

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I wore it for two minutes nine years ago and ...................can't forget it since then. A stunning piece I love. Congratulations on that one. A very different watch with that SPECIAL look! It would look great on Will Smith's wrist on WILD WILD WEST 2.... 

What a great mind and character. Hope to see it one day! Steve

even though i dun kbow you, i congragulate you. the VH antiqua is a grail watch for me too, and am always happy to see people get to their grail watch

a watch appreciated by a LOT but owned by only a select few. A pillar in anyone's collection. CONGRATS and enjoy it in GREAT health

which you will certainly grow on more an more with the years to come! Looking forward for more pictures! Magnus

A VH's watch gives an unique feeling. Congrats ! Fr.Xavier

years ago this one looked so different from the whole watch industry products, that it changed the idea of what a watch could look like for the whole generation of watch-lovers. And for some this watch was a decisive moment in their love-story with watchm...