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thanks all and ...
Nicolas, it was a dream and I awoke without the antiqua on my wrist 
the kari is an amazing piece and i hope you obtain it someday my friend 
Geo, indeed there were so many beauties there that night...
Joe, nice shots man. i need to lose some weight though
Christian, thanks and it was most wonderful indeed. agree with your views.
SJX, a truly great night indeed.
pplater, thanks and it was pretty cool to see so many folks there with watches from independents.
cheers
raph
An Amazing Nite... the Luxury of Independence
this was a magical evening for me as i got to meet, to communicate with someone i consider a true artist and great watchmaker... but before i go on (and on and on) about that, i'll share about my wonderful experience at this great event... with a lot of p...
Wow, Raph, it was like in a dream
I had the chance to see the KV yesterday on the wrist of one of our purist friends... This is now a watch I consider a lot. I was hitten by the shape of the case, the extraordinary finish of the dial and of the movement... Yep, this one will certainly be ...
It was indeed a dream-like evening with the stars!
Nicolas , to be in the room with the presence of one independent watchmaker is an overwhelming contentment for me but to be with three of them? I was seeing stars... KV is a very humble master, simple, sweet and humorous too if one manage to spend time wi...
Yep, LCDW, I really have to pay some more interest to KV watches
You're absolutely right. I have to confess that I don't know a lot of things about Indepedants, and this is a Pity! Thanks for your answer. Best. Nicolas
Some additional casual shots
Last but not least....The pose Yes, thanks to Kari, Vianney, Roger and the people from Hour Glass. It was indeed a night to remember ;-) cheers joe...
Note that the Antiqua has remained unchanged for over 10 years
And for such a heavily over the horizon watch, not over the top, but way off the GPS system......the design has stood the test of age, The Antiqia continues to have a wait list, and Vianney has recently designed into the perpetual a new leverage system th...
That is HEAVY artillery....
...Singapore is clearly becoming the second spiritual home of the Independents. Thanks for the vicarious thrill Raph. Cheers, pplater.
Wow...Thank you so much
for the wonderful report and beautiful images. The Kari 27 is OMG gorgeous, so are his Obsevatoire. Simply stunning...Wow!!! Lovesss*CL
To : Ralph
Sadly no appreciation to the photographer who took that photo of the lovely ladies and you.