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I saw it in the metal during the Salon des Belles Montres.
But couldn't take pics, as it was too crowdy.
Each year I wonder why I'm here, by the way.
Best,
Nicolas.
New pics of Jean-Baptiste Viot's chronometer
During the latest Salon Belles Montres in Paris, I took some fresh pics of the Chronometer by Jean-Baptiste Viot I already presented here two years ago. But this time, the watch had its final YG case! Two years later, I still love this watch. Of course, i...
I will always remember my first encounter with JB Viot.
In a small café, near a court of Justice, just before pleading a case... I saw someone with a strange watch on the wrist. He noticed I was intrigued, and we started to speak. He showed me the watch, a proto. A few weeks ago, we chatted on the phone, and h...
You have to see it in the metal Nicolas.
The pictured watch was about to be delivered to his happy owner. That's the trouble with independant watchmakers. I remember the similar story with Dufour. They can only show customers' watches... because they don't have their own. Hopefully, JB has his p...
I saw it in the metal during the Salon des Belles Montres.
But couldn't take pics, as it was too crowdy. Each year I wonder why I'm here, by the way. Best, Nicolas.
Wow--this is a really wonderful watch!
I would love to find out more about it and the maker. Does he take orders? What else is there to know? Cheers, Daniel
Thank you
I did a little poking around and found earlier information on the maker and watch--it's a terrific project and exactly the kind of work that I like best. Unfortunately, as with most of these things, it appears that the cost of such a watch will be well be...
Still in love with it
from the first time it got posted in here till the moment im writing this down i got my attention caught by this beauty...i would love to see it in metal one day ... though its 38 it wears a bit smaller if im not mistaken ...from what you are saying the c...
I 1st heard this from a friend
Who have it ordered in Platinum. Very nice piece and glad to see it materialising! Thanks Stephen
I still think about this piece from your very first article on it.
It has so much charm, and I love the blued elements in the movement. I think this piece and the Roger Smith Series 2 Open Dial would make a fun "set" of sorts. I would love to see this watch in the flesh. Cheers, Daos
You are talking about this one Daos?
And you are right! There is a similar spirit in both watches. But one is very french... and the other one very english! Fx...
This is another
Charm and if im to put three watches together i would say Tuscar, RS and JBV watches are an absolute naked beauty . Faisal
thats a great point...defining the "frenchness" of a Viot and "englishness" of the Smith
I am seriously thinking of ordering one, and thanks for your advice earlier. if the JBV can have the RW Smith"s chapter ring....that might be it for me!! best, Horo
:-) I love this watch!
I would like to have this one, a One Hertz, a Habring 2 foudroyante, a McGonigle tourbillon, the new MB&F (Cannot wait to handle this one in person!)...what am I missing? Daos
Wow, super cool.
Lots of blue, and some mates here know that I like it. Gorgeous movement, love it. Thanks. Vte