Independents

Here is last set of photos I expect to get from Daniel and Nicole Roth of the process of making my watch! The watch has undergone the final assembly and is in the final stages of quality control. While the wait was long, what with my having placed my init...  

Not too many more sleepless nights now!!

but it is not something I lose sleep over! Bill

she looks like a beauty hope it was worth the wait seems like a lifetime

and now to explore a range of watches beyond my beloved VC's. I tried short term ownership experiments with an IWC Ingenier, a Rolex Sea-Dweller, Milgauss, and GMT Master II, and a Lange Datrograph. Not a bad life! Bill

Worth every minute of the wait. More pictures please when you get it. Best Sam

And CL has offered to take some pics of the watch too. Bill

Many congratulations to you as your new piece nears its finished reality. I didn't tell you this, but my advice to you is to go and claim the piece in person...happy to correspond by PM... Best, Gary G

And thanks for the PM. Bill

astonishingly artistic.

complements the design. There is no other tourbillon watch that I would rather own. Bill

I though that was going to be a great reason to make a visit! Congratulations on a great aquisition. Don

that I am seriously beginning to consider it. Are you in Geneva, Don? Bill

Saw the watch 2 years ago in the flesh, and was really impressed with it, think the Fam Roth are doing a great job, enjoy it. Best, Michel

Do you, by any chance, have any photos to share from your visit with the Roths from two years ago? Bill

i never went to the Roth Fam, but met a guy at Basel, who just picked it up in that time, and he rememberd my intresse in him, and was kind enough to show it to me, it was fun, because some of the ahci members where there, and also they were very impresse... 

but I CANNOT wait that long!! Bill

No message body

No message body

No message body

No message body

No message body

No message body

Though not 1/10 as much s you must be a

Don't you? Bill

No message body

yours will feel even more What a beauty, seem one in Tokyo and can't never forget. Daniel Roth the man is truly up there with Dufour and Kari. Congratulation to you for such a rare beauty. I believe it is super rare, do you know how many out there? *CL

and in making a movement from scratch he has done something bery special. To date there are five JDN watches in existance. Three in the form case and two in the round case. Mine will be the thrid in the round case and the 6th JDN made. After me I know of ... 

We can't wait to see the wrist shots.

both in a historical context as well as regarding his two-minute tourbillon. Bill

It has been a real pleasure seeing your excitement grow, as the watch has gotten closer to your wrist. What an amazing-looking watch! I'm so happy for you! It is awesome to see a special, uncommon watch like the one that will soon be your companion! I loo... 

The independents serve a very important niche in the world or watches. I wish them all every success. Bill

can't believe it !!. almost 3 years in the making. the wait must have been a torture.!! BIG congratulations. enjoy it and wear it in the best of health. Cheers Tony

and seeing how you are in the Boston area (as I am), there is a near 100% chance for you to see this watch in person!! Bill

;0)))))))) that would be great.!! Cheers T

Congratulations Bill....that is Art. I cannot wait to hear your thoughts once you hold that piece in your hands. Best, Rob

n