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Many thanks for all the kind replies.....
Please pardon my appearance in the photo...I hadn't slept for thirty hours and I never shave on Sundays. Please note that no one else there was wearing a sport coat, not even Alex, whose pot is blacker than his kettle! ;-) It is only fair to ask if he was wearing a jacket when he picked up his watch from an independent watchmaker the day before??? 
I am looking forward to sharing more photos and thoughts about this watch in the near future. All I'll say now is that this watch has stood up beautifully to marco photography!
Bill
On Anticipation....Taking delivery of my JDN Tourbillon
We all look forward to things. We anticipate, we dream, we desire. When that which is anticipated is realized, we feel joy, satisfaction, pride. When we fall short in mapping the mind on to the world we feel disappointment. But sometimes, and these times ...
Congratulations, Bill!
Wow, a three-year wait, but yes, judging by the watch itself and the smile on your face, it seems well worth it. The watch looks beautiful. I know you made a lot of adjustments to your collection to get this one, and I am happy for you to see the beautifu...
I'd be smiling as well.....
To me, it doesn't get any better than JDN. A masterpiece from one of the true masters - I'm sure you'll enjoy that one forever. Wear it in good health. Darren
Thanks ALOT BILL
your words are truly touching, and your smile truly reflected on me and am smiling as well. Faisal
Congratulations ! ...
I had the great pleasure to meet Mr. Roth and to see up close one of his watches in Basel. (He even divulged to me in passing the solution to one of that myriad of little watchmaking problems that no-one who didn't really make their own movements themselv...
Absolutely stunning :-)
Congratulation!!!!!! It's one of the super top Tourbillon in my head alongside Journe remontoire, PLM, RM009, Patek 5101P and the new Laurent's Tourby. *CL
Incredible watch and excellent post!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience.
It's gorgeous, Bill!
I can't wait to learn more about it. You have every reason to smile about your new purchase. I feel sure that the satisfaction you are experiencing now will linger with you for a very, very long time. It's such an amazing timepiece, Bill. Even though I'm ...
My heartiest congratulations!
Bill, I couldn't be happier than to see that photo of you with the big smile! Congratulations to you on this magnificent piece, as well as on achieving the level of self-insight that allowed you to liquidate a significant collection in that spoke to you i...
Wow Bill. Big conggrats.
I now understand why you have had to let go a number of your pieces for this absolute masterpiece. Well wort it! If not a jacket, at least a collar and tie!! ;> )
Congrats Bill !
Finally you collect your long awaited piece. Will be waiting for more pics. Maybe i cant find your old post but initially how did you interact with DR on how to build the watch to your specs?
Yes more pics please
this watch deserves to be featured here widely. Congrats on the watch, you really bought a 'piece'. GEO
Bill, congratulations.
That''s a treat to see and must feel incredible to wear. Enjoy it! (And please more pics!) Best, Jed
What a looker!
Congrats on a truly remarkable watch! I have had the pleasure of seeing one of these in person, and it truly is one of the most stunning pieces around! Wear it in the best of health! asg
a big heartfelt congratulations
a truely lamazing watch - and a bold step to liquidate your collection. best regards christian
Dear Bill, I congratulate you on...
your audacity to venture into unknown territory your trust and believe into a watchmaker individual for taking a decision, stick to it and make the necessary arrangements for listening only to your own criteria This is an example of entrepreneurship on th...
oh my goodness.!!
this is a STUNNING Piece. HUGE congrats. enjoy it in good health. Cheers Tony
It is as beautiful as you describe it
Tourbillons rarely move me: this one is poetic. God bless and congratulations.
Congrats Bill,
It's one of the holy grail wathes of my list, awesome that you have it, enjoy it, en please put many more picture's of it. best Michel
A truly inspirational post Bill.
Your smile alone is worth the sacrifices made to acquire this incredible timepiece! Looking forward to the next installment of this thread which I'm sure will enthrall & motivate us to the next level and to share in your excitement. Congrats! fernando
Kudos, Bill . . .
. . . you've lived and accomplished every Purist's dream with this watch . . . most cordially, Art
It's worth every single VC!!
Congratulations on your JDN and what an experience to actually follow the whole production process of your very own special piece! Thanks for the lovely story and pictures! Wish you much enjoyment out of this masterpiece! It's absolutely stunning!
I am so very excited for you my friend...
what an incredible timepiece and an incredible adventure. In this hobby we throw around words like grail and art....but here it is truly deserved, that is much more than a watch...it is truly a work of art. Congratulations to you and to the Artist....Dani...
That smile on your face makes the journey all worth it my friend!!!
Congratulations Bill! I would echo what Alex wrote, you could have worn a jacket and gotten a closer shave . But those are just some nit-picking details compared with the treasure on your wrist. Best Regards, Dan
Many thanks for all the kind replies.....
Please pardon my appearance in the photo...I hadn't slept for thirty hours and I never shave on Sundays. Please note that no one else there was wearing a sport coat, not even Alex, whose pot is blacker than his kettle! ;-) It is only fair to ask if he was...
Congratulations...
it is great getting your grail watch.... Enjoy it.... we are looking forward to your review..... Again congratulations.... cheers
congratulations and enjoy it Bill.
i know what a sacrifice it is to sell a large number of pieces to fund one very special piece, although not on the same fiscal scale as yours. there will always be regrets about what you sold but never any regret about why you did it and what you have bou...
Congrats... and WOW !
What an incredibly beautiful watch... and from one of the best watch makers alive. My compliments on your choice for both the watch maker and the complication. Last year i picked up my dream watch in Helsinki (Sarpaneva Korona K1) and i know the feeling o...
What a beauty Bill! I am just catching up after a few weeks away
from the forum. This is really a great treat, can't wait to see more pictures, keep 'em coming--pictures and watches .. Best to all, Tim