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Just came in the mail today minutes ago! Fresh out of the FedEx box. :) Unique engraved dial rose gold Tourbillon Souverain with brass movement. When I showed pictures of this piece to Mr. Journe, he said this dial was produced for retailing in Bahrain (n...  

Gongrats. GEO

Not to say the watch, is amazing. I would love to see a set of macro shots of the dial. Cheers, Nilo

Thanks all for your kind words! I think I found out today why I like this look so much. It's because the dial blends in nicely with the tourbillon cage and from a distance the face as a whole looks quite homogenous. In other words - I can wear this casual...  

Thank you so much for shaping. S.

Quite simply superb and what a collection you have ! Glad u started posting to the benefit of PuristS the world over. Cheers n HAGWE !

Really appreciate it! Now i have to find one!

Just so happens, I pick this classic GP chrono up yesterday. :) cheers fernando ...  

Now I have to add this my list .... look wat u made me do ;) Congrats on a great find !

Redefines perfection. The balance of the dial and sub dials, the blue hands, the subtle touch of red and the boldness of the "12". I could write a lot about the classic GP case. Congratulations, Fernando (my brother is also a Fernando), Nilo

.. Wear her in very good health !! What a great pickup, your GP Chrono, Best for the times together to come ! Best, hs

Damn ! This is making me do a double take ! Losing sleep after seeing your photos ! LOLLL Good Morning "

my wrist:) but will soon be. This is a case of watch and friendship. As I was walking down The City of Light January last (walking is euphemism as I was more like, limping) minding my own business, all of a sudden, boom! I just bumped into our dear friend... 

The last acquisition....so last that it is not yet on...... my wrist but will soon be. This is a case of watch and friendship. As I was walking down The City of Light January last (walking is euphemism as I was more like, limping) minding my own business,...  

Been bitten ! Wow ! NOS ! Stunning piece ! Congrats !

very dangerous place indeed:) Glad you like the watch, it is really nice, and as you say, NOS! Cherry on the cake! Cheers and good weekend. Francois

François, Congratulations for this outstanding new entry ! On the top of the condition, diameter, caliber, ... it is a great looking vintage chronograph but above all, it is to my eyes a connoisseur choice. No doubt you'll enjoy it as it deserves. Best, L... 

I just loved the watch, Nicolas is THE connoisseur:) it is true though that he didn't need to twist my arm too hard to convince me:):) Cheers and have a great weekend. Francois from Down Under

Francois, With this beauty on your wrist, what more could a person wants? Congratulations for the acquisition and also to Nicolas for those classic Vlad styled pictures. Cheers, Nilo

the "Vlad" style pictures which arrived just on time for this week's topic but also for his unsurpassed knowledge (in my humble opinion) of Vintage time-pieces and his friendship. Cheers Nilo, have a great weekend. Francois from Down Under

Such a marvel has to live in a Nice house. Congrats,once again. All the best,my friend. Nicolas.

I appreciate immensely this kind & generous leadership of yours. .. And you know your friends, pretty well.. ;) What a happy moment.. And many to follow ! Thanx on this occasion, as well, brings up quite a bit of joy and lots of pleasure. Also it's more t... 

ref 6263 ...  

Defines the Daytona line. Not flashy, love the bezel, and the subtle touch of red. Cheers, Nilo

Seiko Astron 7X52 GPS Solar Got this 7 days ago but it took 4 days to learn the button combos to set! Final piece of information was on the DVD instruction manual supplied. The satellites aligned in the sky on a dry day and Voila! : we have synchronisatio...  

Makes me consider to embrace the Astron line. Since we don't have a single cloud on the sky, send it here to be "adjusted". Cheers, Nilo

purchased the white dial, owned for a few months, noticed the bezel holes did not line up, exchanged for black dialed one . . ...  

I stay for a good five minutes looking the dial/hands options (black, white with silver and white with gold hands). My wife, I believe that she was bored, made the selection. In any case, all versions carry the Genta's "dna". Your picture made me to consi... 

Until u pointed out ! Definitely needs more QC at the IWC. Either dial colour is superb, glad u had it sorted out.

…Boutique lady indeed, Nilo. ;) I've been there last September and think the team does know their job. Congratulations on the Inge! :-) Marcelo

From the Boutiques that I know here, the IWC is the best in terms of offerings and, believe me, they know what they are selling. Cheers, Nilo

are kind, but not that knowledgeable about what they are selling. Cheers! Marcelo

When I went to the JLC boutique, the team was very knowledgeable about their products. By and large, my Boutiques experiences here is that they did their homework and provides a pleasant and knowledgeable experience. One or two needs to match internationa... 

...as a flyback. Marcelo ...  

Not so different ..... My latest , have it for a few mths now ..... Was torn btw the Black n White dial u see here. Love the contrast of the white n gold, so got this ..... still thinking of the black dial ..... Guess its Congrats to the both of us ! ...  

And refined thru time ..... hard to get it wrong IMO !

.. it IS you, flamenco. And nice photo, my friend :-) Ken

Only one way to dispel the haunting ! LOLLL

Stayed more time doing the selection. Yours, seems to have more deep, because of the golden hands and marks. One day, who knows? Cheers, Nilo

The white dial and the striking gold markers make it pop. The main reason why I got it. But the black dial suite the concept of the watch very well since it impart a sense of "engineering & innovation" Credit to Genta ! And a family portrait in honour...  

Wraps round the wrist , just the way I like it ! Thanks !

A new to me old Zenith. Stumbled upon this after seeing Nilo's writeup on the same watch. Have a good weekend. Best, Gavin ...  

I am a big diver fan. I need to learn more about this one. Great catch. Bil

Or a World Time. In any case, I envy you for the finding. They are quite rare. Please, post a full review of this one on the Zenith forum. Cheers, Nilo

For comparison: Yours seems to had a much better life. Cheers, Nilo ...  

Excellent watch and matching bracelet! Good hunting Bill Sohne

It is a 1950 Atmos 'Tuxedo'. Love the clock and do not understand why I did not get one earlier. Since many of us have an Atmos, I hope it was O.K. to post, for this topic. GEO ...  

I have bought several Atmos clocks over the years but always as gifts because I love the marvel of this clock. For me I can only enjoy the modern feel of a clock and gold does not work in that context. The prices of the modern versions are what they are a... 

In special one, as beautiful as yours. I need to take some time to learn more about those classic clocks. Cheers, Nilo

as I'm sure many people around here already know..!! It is a piece which I use daily, unlike many of my watches, so I also wonder why more people don't get one.....they are mesmorising to watch..!! :) Great piece - not seen that one before. Yours, Andy.

HAGWE! Matt ...  

A very respectable Tudor. Your second pic is gorgeous. Cheers, Nilo

I was quite happy with this composition. There is always a special warm light in Italy!!! Matt

HAGWE! Matt ...  

Nilo, you would have to pick this week of all weeks for a 'latest acquisition' thread, wouldn't you? The Mother Superior is furious! "What self-respecting supporter of the Independent watchmaker would do a thing like that?", she asked. What is there to s...  

;) Congrats Cheers D P.S. All PuristS have dark secret...they possess Rolex ;)

Just present as an excuse to the Mother Superior that one needs to sin to learn about virtue. Or ... Nobody is perfect. In any case, congratulations Mr. Pplater Bond. Cheers, Nilo

I would not have put you with that piece J

...but "touché". Although "castigate" is such a strong word! ;-) BTW, did you go with the Patek? Cheers, pplater. ...  

I love when seeing that Inge - or the vintage Inge model - on other's wrists! One of the watch models to spot on distance, yet discrete. A great ingenieur. This came to me this week. Rather, it came after me this week! It arrived a bit late to my country,...  

This is a dream come true. A Polaris is THE ICONIC watch, by my book. Cheers, Nilo

The Boutique is a most dangerous place for your wallet indeed.

I was chatting with a friend (pictures by tomorrow) and his comment was about how IWC is doing business here with success. Dangerous, very dangerous. What goes to prevent my bankruptcy is the fact that most of the new models are 45+mm and I cannot handle ... 

It would make Vlad blush ;-)

Saint Exupéry UTC SS HAGWE! and enjoy your Inge! -- Richard. ...  

I had one for few weeks. I let it go because it was way too big for my wrist. It's a wonderful watch that I passed to a dear friend. The dial, with a dark brown tone is very hard to capture. Congratulations, Nilo ...  

I had the original 3251 and find the larger size (Ø39 mm vs. Ø44 mm) much more open and nicer. As well as moving the UTC window to the lower half of the dial. I love your photo nilomis. May I copy it? Best! -- Richard.

For sure. Thanks, Nilo

Best, -- Richard.

to reach some older chronographs Here's a Lemania 27CH I'm actually wearing today Best, Laurent ...  

Cheers Francois

Laurent, For sure is a watch for persons of fine taste. Perfect balance. Congrats, Nilo

Week ! Always in great anticipation of the gems u dish out each and every week ! Cheers and HAGWE !

You know my love for Lemania.... Please bring this one next time we meet, my friend! Best Blomman

Fantastic out come of this thread, Nilo! Congrats on the Ingy, the best version in many years, IMO. My latest acquisition from a AD. Reverso with GMT function... Perfect for me this week since I am traveling....! :) HAGWE Blomman ...  

my dear friend Going for three WS wins in a raw? :) BEst D