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OK, I know that everyone has seen this piece before and that this week is about novelties -- but that isn't stopping me from appreciating my own small store of wonderful pieces! Thought you might enjoy this image that highlights the great teardrop lugs an...  

such a nice dial i see the love

I have to say that I'm pleased that for many others the economic recovery is here and that purchases of luxury goods have resumed -- for me it may take a bit longer, so I'm having the opportunity to inspect and appreciate my existing pieces all the more! ... 

Your picture reminds me of this (I hope the link works): http://images.google.com/images?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=s&hl=da&source=hp&q=arnolfini&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=iaZaS6HIK8j3-AbLm9kH&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ct=title&resnum... 

Great to hear from you! I tried the link (copied and pasted) and found many wonderful Renaissance paintings -- don't know whether I got the link right or not! The registry is making progress -- I'm waiting for several owners to return from Geneva (wish I ... 

I look forward to see the picture(s) that will emerge form the registry. Thank you again for taking up the challenge. The mirror effect on the polished lugs of your watch alludes to Van Eyck's famous 15th c. painting which has a mirror set at the back of ... 

Great observation, ztirual -- I hadn't noticed those tiny reflections of my figure in the curved "mirrors" of the lugs until you mentioned them! Excellent analogy to a classic painting -- thanks for pointing it out. Best, Gary

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Thanks for your kind words -- to know Kari is to be happy that you own one of his pieces! All the best, Gary G

No worries because of that, it is an "all time" beauty for sure Just met some of her brothers & sisters in Geneva. Always a feast for the eyes and sometimes (even better) a feast for the ears as well Oliver...  

...and I appreciate both the kind words and the wonderful photos. That 24-sector soleil finish and non-flipped numerals will make that particular piece quite recognizable! I am still grateful to you for your early photos of my piece prior to its delivery,... 

would be on my side Enjoy Sunday and your marvellous piece of art. Oliver

I simply envy you for owning such a wonderful piece. I just wish I hadn't missed the boat... Very, very nice watch you have there. Wear it proudly! Best, Ken

I do feel very fortunate, and hope that members of this forum don't mind if I continue to share images of this piece from time to time. Best, Gary G

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The Observatoire continues to catch the attention of people around the world -- it's great to be able to interact with other owners and admirers on this forum. All the best, Gary

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That avatar of yours tells me that you have some wonderful moments of your own looking at special pieces... Best, Gary

Kudos to Kari for his great design and execution, to Allen for providing design ideas in the first place, and to Nikon for their excellent PC-E lens. I did get lucky with this shot, as it's tough to get the depth of the features and the contrasting colors... 

Kari and a gentleman Purist - seeing the results it must have been a great experience. A feast for the eyes and sometimes, but only sometimes, for the ears Have had the pleasure to get a detailed explanation about the development of Kari´s cases, fir... 

... is drop dead gorgeous... the guilloche.. I need some fresh air! Thanks for the amazing photo Gary! This is such an icon! Yes, wear it proud!!!

It's a treat to be able to capture what this dial is actually like in "real life" -- and rewarding that my practice with watch photography over the past few years is beginning to pay off with some good shots. Best, Gary

of the RG case, the anthracite numerals and the blued elements. Fantastic photo! I still think yours is the most beautiful variant of all Observatoires.

Many thanks for the kind words -- it always makes me happy when you say that you like this combination the best! I got lucky with the lighting on this shot, as it isn't often that you can get accurate color rendering and at the same time avoid blowing out... 

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Hi Gary. Love your watch and your passion! And BTW, certainly one of the best watch pics I have seen. Thanks so much for sharing.

...will hope to see you again in the near future! I do have to thank Jeff for nudging me over the edge on the tilt/shift lens -- makes a huge difference. Appreciate your kind words! Best, Gary

Great photo, Gary! It says more about the watch than a feature-length essay ever could. Who could resist such a beauty. I always love your photographs! Thanks for sharing! Cheers, Daos

Thanks very much for the warm thoughts -- as always, great to see your name pop up in a thread! All the best, Gary

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You've managed to catch a unicorn - we all know it's beautiful, but no one has ever really been able to capture it on film (sensor) yet. nice job! It is always gratifying to see PuristS mature and develop, whether as watch enthusiasts, or as photographers... 

I appreciate your ongoing encouragement, as it is clearly a voyage of learning for me with both timepieces and photography. I haven't been posting over on the Photo forum recently, because I've become quite dissatisfied with my images -- seems that the mo... 

Beautiful piece. I look forward to seeing more of it.

Always good to hear from you! Best, Gary