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I agree, but artists need patrons.
It is certainly a shame when an artist, whether a watchmaker or another variety, sells his work to somebody who doesn't appreciate it sincerely. It is more of a shame, though, when an artist must abandon his work because he is unable to make a living creating it. Well-to-do casual purchasers may grow to appreciate their purchases more fully with time. In the long run, I hope that most works of art will find their way to people who will cherish them...maybe even myself...at a great second-hand price. 
Regards,
Jon
The minimum I need ...
after your great report is a nice lunch break. Would prefer to go to the airport ... :-) Your two watches on the wrist and a M9 in the hand ... lucky bastard ;-) Thanks a lot for sharing! Oliver
life is tough but rewarding...
Thank you, I started my journey as an entrepreneur as young as 21 years old, that was 9 years ago. I used to complain a lot seeing many of my friends spent their nights in clubs and busy spending their dad's money in college. Today, things have changed fo...
"knowing how to spend it on the things I am passionate about"
I like your view and even better when you are able to spend your own money, after your own business success. To me, to own luxury goods without knowledge about is just nonsense. Keep your passion :-) Oliver
Great life story my friend
Mantap attitude, top notch! Hope to see you around more soon. And congrats on the new AP! Stephen
Very entertaining event report
I imagine you had a great time! Thanks for these pictures (beautiful HM4 by the way) Cheers, Mark
I highly doubt it...
I don't think any clever expats would buy a lambo in Indo. The government imposed a very high import tax on luxury cars, just like in Singapore. For instance, the retail price for aventador in US is us$380,000 versus rp. 9,500,000,000.- (us$ 1,000,000) in...
Haha mate!
For sure, i aint NO tychoon! And even if i had the funds, for the reasons already mentioned by you with regards to the very unfortunate environment and social reality conditions we live in, i'd definitely wont purchase it here! Ciao Stephen
woooow amazing
amazing pics lex!!! just get that damn lambo, i know u want it :) so next time i could borrow ur lambo :P huge congrats on ur recent AP GP.
the bull will have to wait!
Paying so much money for a car with the given infrastructure. I doubt I will ever enjoy it in my current condition. But, the watches will keep coming to no end! Best, Alex
Nice report
and a great experience! Did anyone comment on your MB&F as it is far rarer than the cars you were driving? Thanks for sharing, Andrew
some had noticed...
Though they didn't really make a great deal of it, which is very understandable since it's a car club anyway. Cheers, Alex
Thanks for sharing!
Looks like you had an awesome time with the Bulls! Cheers Stephen
I am both honored and humbled by this experience....
One said to me that there is cloud above the cloud.... Surely, that's the best way to describe how I felt during the whole event. Best, Alex
Easy to see you had a great time...
and saw some nice watches. You will understand that I am partial to that nice yellow Elise. Don
Amazing pictures and adventure...here's me in my own little one :)-
Just last week, there was a similar run from Singapore to KL, and there were a Gallardo and a Murcielago that both crashed at different locations and times. Trip was done without escorts, but with support crew. It's easy to get carried away by all the att...
Cant agree more
F430 is damn more beautiful than Lambos imho, too bad I sold mine as not too suitable for Indo road. enjoy mate ES
The gOod thing about the Prancing Horse V8s is the visible lineage
From the 328-348-355-360-430-458.....if you lined up all of them in a straight line...you can see the evolution, just like the 911, without the nonsense variants that the 911 sprouts, not to mention the useless number of limited editions 911s, very much l...
just joking mate...
i am really impressed with your photos, and am sure you had a jolly good time. but these days, i prefer to spend my money on watches, esp with Singapore car prices being the highest in the world. am seriously tempted by the 458 sypder which is like usd800...
you guys are out of my league...
Sold your prancing horse and buying a new ghost? When is it gonna happen? Or did it happen already? Alex
I have to disagree...
Hi, Obviously design beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I happen to appreciate both Pininfarina designs and Bertone designs, one epitomising the sensuous curvaceous school of design, the other even more iconically defining the extreme, angular edgy des...
how do you drive it
Do you lay on your stomach or on your back? I thought I saw two hand in the front window that look like they are on a steering wheel but either way it looks uncomfortable.
sit or lay down?
Do you lay on your stomach or on your back? I thought I saw two hand in the front window that look like they are on a steering wheel but either way it looks uncomfortable.
Its a go cart with adrenalin
Looks like a go cart, what is the level of protection? then again even even Ferrari safety measures wont help at 200mph. at least if you hit something in this thing you have a chance sailing out of the front window and hopefully land in someones corn fiel...
It was a 1970 Bertone concept car...
...so no consideration for crash, only for ultimate wedge-shaped wackiness and perhaps rethinking vehicle packaging. "Powered" by a little V4, it wasn't going to set any speed records.
having sat in it quite a bit, and driven it a little, I can honestly say...
it is much more comfortable than one would think. it will hit an honest 120mph (remember, this was 1970, when Miuras and Daytonas barely did 170-180 stock and "normal" cars seldom broke 100...) the steering is very light, even without power assist it curr...
Given that it's donor engine..
...and gearbox could take a lovely but unaerodynamic Fulvia HF Coupe to over 115mph, no surprise that a Stratos Zero with a much smaller frontal area could push it a few mph faster.... But were any actual top speeds ever recorded on the concept car? I've ...
I don't know about top speeds...
"But were any actual top speeds ever recorded on the concept car? I've not seen any. " I don't know about "top speeds" but I do know it will do an honest 120mph. Michael Robinson, current brand and design director for Bertone, said last night, "That's the...
I was being obfuscatory.
Per my earlier note, I do not doubt that if this was ever wound up in 5th, 120 would be there. You're aware that I share your enthusiasm for this amazing vehicle. It's just that for me, none of it derives from how fast it goes (theoretical or not), hence ...
yp, I feel exactly the same way...
about "performance" that is, not about screwing up this thread. Aw shucks ya already dun done that! I keep having to explain it was a design exercise, and that it actually ran, besides, was a minor miracle. Now the Carabo, and the Boomerang...hmmmm...
Nice!
My favorite color combo; Rosso Corsa and black interior with racing seats. In California, we see mostly Rosso Corsa with the Cuoio interior on Daytona GT seats which is very nice too.
fantastic report
photos and subjects.... too bad i am unable to join you Alex But again, congratulations on your new time piece and cant wait to see what you pull next time round. All the best, GG
It was meant for a teaser only...
I can't see myself joining up a supercar club like that without having one. So, it might have to wait for a while. But, next time we meet in such event, I'll make sure that I will be able to set the same pace with you guys. Best, Alex
Way to go Alex!
Life is good when you are surrounded by beauty everywhere! Congrats on the new AP GP, a perfect fit for your lifestyle :) Good pics. btw. cheers fernando
Ap Gp...
It isn't a very photogenic watch I would say. It Looks Much much better if you encounter it in steel. But, the watch gives a very strong wrist presence! The red metalic color is vibrant and looks sexy. While the carbon case material push the watch to the ...
Superb gathering Lex
all the raging bulls but ur HM4 panda is much more beautiful looking forward your next bull mate, thanks for sharing, ES
I've been to Jkt once
And the roads there are horrible. How do you guys drive these nice cars there? Oh man i still remember the downtown jam. Imagine moving 50meters in 20mins! Love the food and the people there though.
those lambos owners in Indo...
They will only take their cars at midnight to get rid of the traffic problem. Some would bring the armed bodyguards to follow them in the HumVee owing to the social and potical issues. The convoy will always have policemen to secure the roads and to close...
LOL !
Looks like you made a better choice spending on watches. At least you can wear them anytime you want.
I didnt know you were here once
Have you ever considered beautiful Bandung? Give me a holler when you're heading this way! WOuld be glad to take you around! STephen
Great pics and write up, Alex. Congrats on the AP GP...one of my personal favorites
among automotive inspired designs - ...
Tell me about it...
Completely agree with you.... the watch is very light and comfortable to wear ... it hasn't left my wrist since the day 1 i had got it... Monday: first day in action Tuesday: breakfast at local eatery Wednesday: I even wore it to Tanah Abang Textile marke...
Alex, that is an exciting weekend! Thanks.
I prefer bull even though the horse is not bad. Very nice Lambo. Even my 6 year old daughter loves it. Regards Ling
It's a wonderful experience indeed....
Ling, Many of the people in LCI bought the car in order to just get into the "|society", hoping that they can get connected with more powerful network to do business or to do other stuffs. The LCI, without doubt , is currently the most prestigious club th...
I understand the rationale but it's a bit sad and frustrating to me.
Hi Alex, far too often in my personal (and minority) opinion are high end goods acquired only for fheir statement and prestige value, often without any passion or even real interest in their inherent, "intrinsic" values... (sigh) this is why I started The...
I agree, but artists need patrons.
It is certainly a shame when an artist, whether a watchmaker or another variety, sells his work to somebody who doesn't appreciate it sincerely. It is more of a shame, though, when an artist must abandon his work because he is unable to make a living crea...
i agree as well, Jon...
and except in VERY rare cases, not a BAD thing, just makes me sad and frustrated. but hey, the marketplace is fairly democratic, and I certainly am not proposing sellers discriminate based on criteria other than someone being able to afford something. Now...
Thank you, sir! The example of Dr. George Daniels...
As I imagine most people reading this forum know, Dr. George Daniels, may he rest in peace, reportedly would refuse to make a watch for a person he didn't like. Of course, his tremendous skill and accomplishment made this possible. He also chose to make o...