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Thanks a lot!
Mar 24, 2022,07:33 AM
I know of one watch expert who mentioned that he felt the hands were too elaborate but I beg to differ as these hands to me have real character and are intricate too. And I take no credit for the hands - that is purely Armand's ingeniuty
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My first attempt at dial designing!
By: sham1 : March 24th, 2022-00:56
Ok, ok, so it was not quite my first attempt but it was the end product after being given so many options when ordering the SB05 from Sartory Billard. I have never ordered a watch with Chinese numerals but I felt that my favourite Breguet numerals that we...
Very cool.
By: InHavenPro : March 24th, 2022-01:02
Subtle and original. I look forward to seeing candid pics when you get it!! Cheers, Filip
A cool watch for a cool guy! :-)
By: sham1 : March 24th, 2022-01:15
Anyone who knows me will know that I am anything but cool!! But thanks Filip for your kind comments. I wish I could fast forward time to nine months from now!
Hahaha ;)
By: InHavenPro : March 24th, 2022-01:24
Thank you!
By: sham1 : March 24th, 2022-01:27
Blue aventurine
Wow!
By: RahulR : March 24th, 2022-02:06
Truly stunning Sham. I particularly like the gold and dark aventurine combination. Size is perfect at 38.5. Hands are lovely, buckle truly unique. And I can see why you chose the Chinese characters instead of Breguet. I too prefer the guilloche over the m...
Bravo
By: TeutonicCarFan : March 24th, 2022-02:17
In addition to what has been said... I like the shape of the hands and the inner aspect of them as well. Nice guilloche patterns too!
Thanks a lot!
By: sham1 : March 24th, 2022-07:33
I know of one watch expert who mentioned that he felt the hands were too elaborate but I beg to differ as these hands to me have real character and are intricate too. And I take no credit for the hands - that is purely Armand's ingeniuty
Thank you very much!!
By: sham1 : March 24th, 2022-07:36
I too am quite pleased with the rendering after many, many tweaks!
For many years - eleven to be precise
By: sham1 : March 24th, 2022-07:39
I have been deliberating on ordering a Voutilainen but was clueless as to what the dial should look like. I think I now have a better idea but one Kari dial is enough for me Thank you for you kind comments.
Gorgeous
By: mj23 : March 24th, 2022-04:24
Congrats!!
For me, it is near a complete watch!
By: sham1 : March 24th, 2022-07:44
Apparently it is designed to keep good time too which is an added bonus Yes, I too was impressed that Armand gave the buckle a personal touch. Very few manufacturers do unfortunately.
Thank you for the compliment!
By: sham1 : March 24th, 2022-07:48
There were so many variations available of the case material, outer dial, numerals, inner dial, seconds dial, strap and even a personal engraving on the movement that at times I thought to myself, maybe I should just buy a Breguet with a guilloche dial!! ...
Thank you my friend!
By: sham1 : March 24th, 2022-07:49
I know how you love salmon dials!! This will be my first! Hope you are keeping well.
Love it
By: Mohannad (aka Riddler) : March 24th, 2022-07:58
Looks amazing!
By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : March 24th, 2022-13:24
Thanks for saying so!
By: sham1 : March 24th, 2022-14:18
I sure hope it does not disappoint me in real life!
Thank you!
By: sham1 : March 25th, 2022-01:17
If it was not for the nine month wait, I would be keeping my fingers crossed!
You did very well, sham!
By: MTR : March 26th, 2022-16:34
That’s for sure a beautiful watch and design! I especially like the combination of the dark blue aventurine ring with the salmon guilloche in the center. And the proportions of this gem seem to be perfect, too! I am looking forward to your first live pics...
Thank you Thomas!!
By: sham1 : March 26th, 2022-16:51
I had initially started with a blue guilloche dial which was nice but the salmon guilloche added a whole new dimension to the watch. December cannot come soon enough!
i think so too! :-)
By: sham1 : March 27th, 2022-02:00
But there is always a danger of ordering a coloured dial without seeing the watch in person. There are various type of salmon coloured dials and I am praying that this one does not deviate too much from the photos. Thanks Thomas for the compliment.
My pleasure, sham! And very true.
By: MTR : March 27th, 2022-03:09
Unfortunately, what you fear is exactly what happened to me recently with the Omega Speedmaster in Sedna gold. From the photos I thought it would be the perfect watch for me. And then last Friday when I tried it on (non-binding!! LOLLL) I realized that th...
I am afraid I cannot follow your wise rule
By: sham1 : March 27th, 2022-04:17
because there are hardly any watches from independents available to view in Malaysia apart from the occasional Urwerk and MB&F. So as I am lover of independent brands, I have to take a chance an order a watch based on photos. Allocation to the big bra...
This Omega
By: MTR : March 27th, 2022-16:02
looks so fantastic and has so classic dimensions that I can't imagine you making a mistake here. Also with the steel case you don't take any big risks.
Thank you very much Tim!
By: sham1 : March 29th, 2022-01:47
I look forward to wearing the watch and if it looks anything like in the photo, I will be mightily pleased and relieved!
Congrats - Great watch
By: dmv4star : April 11th, 2022-23:40
I have an SB05 - it was just completed so hope to get in a week or two. Armand is great. Agree its that choices can be overwhelming - I went through several ideas with multiple renderings of each.
It arrived a few weeks ago
By: dmv4star : June 4th, 2022-23:42
It was about a 12 month wait. I went back and forth on designs as well - So many choices. Very happy with the final piece. Its in polished titanium case. Feather light on the wrist. SB-05 ...
Phoawar!!
By: sham1 : June 5th, 2022-02:37
That red seriously pops out! Well done on a brave colour combination. I am glad you are pleased with the end product.
I share your sentiments
By: sham1 : June 5th, 2022-08:22
With Comblemine responsible for the guilloche dial, I am assured of top notch work.
Thank you!!!
By: sham1 : June 5th, 2022-08:22
I do not envy dial designers or perhaps it is because I am not a very creative person!