baldywatchman
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Incoming from Sotheby’s HK Auction
May 05, 2021,09:51 AM
Ok.. so I got slightly carried away with the HK Auction. I’d always wanted a Ludovic Ballouard Half Time and when nos 1 (normal production) came up I just went for it. I learnt a lot regarding auctions from this purchase and all the additional costs but now I have it I’m over the moon. Obviously they didn’t send the strap but all I can say is Ludovic Ballouard is a true gentlemen and has been so helpful with this purchase. Direct contact with the watchmaker is why I love independents and why I feel some independents are more main stream than others. The watch is 2012 and unworn. The movement is spectacular and the watch seems to work perfectly, just as my upside down always has.
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Incoming from Sotheby’s HK Auction
By: baldywatchman : May 5th, 2021-09:51
Ok.. so I got slightly carried away with the HK Auction. I’d always wanted a Ludovic Ballouard Half Time and when nos 1 (normal production) came up I just went for it. I learnt a lot regarding auctions from this purchase and all the additional costs but n...
Thank you
By: baldywatchman : May 5th, 2021-13:12
A very interesting jump-hour display
By: chintu : May 5th, 2021-10:24
Seems very unique in terms of how the relevant number comes together and arranges itself in the hour window at 12. The retrograde minutes is nicely balances the dial. The movement is nice, though finished in a spartan way. Would have loved to see more act...
Will do
By: baldywatchman : May 5th, 2021-13:12
Great move ! ...
By: Cpt Scarlet : May 5th, 2021-10:29
I’m so pleased that you managed to get it. My advice is hang on to it !
Thanks
By: baldywatchman : May 5th, 2021-13:12
Ludovic is amazing...
By: patrick_y : May 5th, 2021-16:37
He's been on WatchProSite for a long time. And he was at IGOTT 2 many years ago.
Thank you!
By: Ivan5 : May 6th, 2021-12:50
Please, don't hesitate sharing your wrist shots!
Congrats!
By: Watchmatician : May 6th, 2021-04:57
Agreed on everything you said. Ludovic is such a gentleman and always a pleasure to talk to. I just got my upside down back after receiving a full spa by the maker himself, and I couldn’t have a better experience. Really glad to see he started getting the...
Amazing!
By: Bounce781 : May 6th, 2021-06:58
Huge congrats!!!
Wow huge Congrats.
By: Watchonthewrists : May 8th, 2021-06:54
Excellent catch . Really like LBs watches a lot and there high on my wishlist 🙏🏻 Wear it in best of health. And please show us more pics when possible
Congratulations.
By: JerryW : May 9th, 2021-18:20
Great addition that really make the change if the hour extra fun.