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Laurent Ferrier Galet Micro_Rotor has landed....after certified chronometer by Besancon!!

By: Hororgasm : July 26th, 2012-13:35

howdy folks,

I am please to share the arrival of my long awaited LF Galet micro rotor, which I understand is the first piece to arrive in Singapore. I ordered this at the same time when I received my MBnF LM1 in Jan.......................and...........................................its been a looooooooooooooooong wait. let me share some photos with you first, and full report will be written in due course. and what a great timing as well. The LF Galet has passed the ISO3159, just been certified "chronometer" by Besancon Observatory and receives the official "Bulletin de march au Chronometre" title.

normally, i do not post my new acquisitions. but will make an exception this time, and who knows, this could be a start...

Independence League of Justice.....Laurent Ferrier leading the VH, MBF, Habring, BLU, PSM, FPJ, De Bethune, Moser.......we will right the wrong of Patek

as if I needed more stimulation.....

supper....I was so excited that I forgot I had a formal dinner gig!!!

trying to do a small luxury world....without success obviously.

the box....not surprisingly very Patek

the inside.....comes with loupe, leather carrying wallet, cloth.

with loupe and outer box for background

view of where the magic happens....will write about the technical aspects in next report.

meeting with a fellow collector, the first guy to see it live.

thanks for allowing me to share this personally joyous occasion. something for the Treasury Secretary cum Chancellor of the Exchequer to prevent landing in the doghouse.

thanks for allowing me to share this joyous occasion with you folks....till the full experiential report next...

Best,

Horo

I can imagine how long it felt waiting !

By: Mark in Paris : July 26th, 2012-14:07

and I can say that it must be today one of the watches I like most in this field. Hence I'm really looking forward to reading your review, like many folks on this forum I think.

Huge congratz for this very high-end classic, elegant and technical watch. The finish seems amazing on the pics I could see before.

Wear it in good health Horo

Best,

Mark

I hate to wait, but have come to realize..

By: Hororgasm : July 27th, 2012-00:05

The best pieces and most collectable, one should be patient. Took me years to realize, and more often then not in my youth, I buy what is available immediately and on the shelf of the AD.

Do you hate the wait? And if so, have you attempted to temper the urge?

Best,

Horo

I'm like you

By: Mark in Paris : July 27th, 2012-01:08

In fact I've always been lucky that the watches I was looking to purchase where available (even the wire transfer wait is too long :p).

I really don't know what I would do if I was annouced a 6 months or 1 year delivery time for example. I thought about that concerning the watches produced in a very small number : I didn't have to find an answer yet but it will be a hard one...

Cheers,

Mark

As one move "up" the horological ladder..it's becoming difficult to have ,,,

By: Hororgasm : July 27th, 2012-18:55

Instant gratification pieces, and perhaps, one good thing about this hobby is that it "trains" us to have in the words of my favourite rock band Guns & Roses.... "A Little Patience"

Best, and HAGWE

Horo

What a beauty

By: donizetti : July 26th, 2012-14:12

Big congratulations - the "independence league" is something else!

Best

Andreas

I hope you like the Independence League gig :)-

By: Hororgasm : July 27th, 2012-00:15

And thanks for the congrats. Waited a long time, anything more then 3 months for me is a lot, I know others differ in timeframe considerations.

Best,

Horo

On the two watches I am waiting for...

By: Gary G : August 1st, 2012-20:44

...I am at a total of 7 years in waiting time...

Must get delivery soon!

Best,

Gary

if Mr V doesn't get to work, might be another 7!!! :)-

By: Hororgasm : August 1st, 2012-20:53

i don't mean to jinx the process, but a lot of people has lost or are losing faith!!

sadly, he is the only Independent that I can't depend on...pun intended

will believe when i see it. Actually, I know one, and which is the other one you speak off???

best,

Horo

Let's just say...

By: Gary G : August 1st, 2012-20:59

...that it will be a race to the Finnish

Best,

Gary

Congrats on another excellent choice!

By: aaronm : July 26th, 2012-14:16

Clearly I mean on having more espresso!

Thanks mate...this watch has given me more adrenaline then the double shot I just had

By: Hororgasm : July 27th, 2012-00:25

Thanks mate.

Best,

Horo

Apols folks...all pictures taken with Samsung mobile phone

By: Hororgasm : July 26th, 2012-14:35

thus the poor qualities....at least thats my official excuse to disguise my photographic idiocy.

best,

Horo

It seems to be worth the agonizing wait. Very nice and am..

By: Ronald Held : July 26th, 2012-14:39

Looking forward to you next installment.

Thanks Ronald...

By: Hororgasm : July 27th, 2012-00:50

I can't wait for anything more then 3months...I have learned that the best things in life requires patience.

Best,

Horo

More months than that to wait for the Observatory, Horo. (nt)

By: Ronald Held : July 27th, 2012-04:45

Sorry mate, which observatory watch are we talking about?

By: Hororgasm : July 28th, 2012-16:18

Best, and HAGWE

Horo

Big Congrats Horo :-)

By: SALMANPK : July 26th, 2012-16:51

I'm liking LF more and more and very nice pics by the way

HAGWE,

thanks Salman...the pictures are rudimentary at best

By: Hororgasm : July 27th, 2012-03:14

but the ownership experience is priceless, thus far

i really think that LF is onto something good here, and a make to watch out for.

best,

Horo

Great piece. Interms of independants . LF is up there in my grail file.... [nt]

By: watch-guy.com : July 26th, 2012-17:18

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I concur

By: Hororgasm : July 27th, 2012-03:18

they are certainly a make to watch out and focus on for the forseable future. exciting times...

best,

Horo

Great gathering of Indies!

By: sidneyc : July 26th, 2012-17:44

Congrats Horo! LF is one of the most interesting Independents in the last year or so.

Enjoy this masterpiece! I really admire the design of the movement of the Gallet Micro Rotor.

I suppose you didn't end up in the doghouse? The orange bag should get you out of trouble.

PS. Will we see an ankle shot?

whilst i did not end up in the doghouse, ankle shot was not possible...yet :)-

By: Hororgasm : July 27th, 2012-03:25

Indie and good value brands the way to go.....overrated and overpriced Swiss brands will be relegated to "no interest" category.

thanks matey, appreciate the congrats. watch out for more adventures of the Independence Leaue, and the ankle shot(s)

best,

Horo

Ankles? Know anyone with great ankles???... ;-)

By: pplater : July 27th, 2012-09:03

Found one volunteer, and posted accordingly :)-

By: Hororgasm : July 27th, 2012-18:49

Cheers,

Horo

Congrats Buddy!

By: ArthurSG : July 26th, 2012-19:13

I know it's been a wait for you for this piece. And good to see you still going strong on acquisitions

The Pink Flamingo strikes again :)

By: Hororgasm : July 27th, 2012-00:08

Thanks mate, you did do your best to wither my desires though!!!

No more acquisitions for the rest of the year, books closed. I am waiting for you to show your latest acquisitions....

Best,

Horo This message has been edited by Hororgasm on 2012-07-27 00:10:08

A huge congrats Horo!

By: fernando : July 26th, 2012-19:51

You did well with this one and I imagine it's all worth the wait after the long delays. For a time only, super elegant timepiece, this one ticks all the boxes for me as well. Nice idea to reverse the first pic.,... looks like all the indies are floating on the ceiling.

I'm glad you decided to share this new acquisition for our benefit. Looking forward to reading more!

Best

Fernando

looks like the Independence League flying off doesnt it?? :)

By: Hororgasm : July 27th, 2012-03:43

wanted to have to effect of them flying...and because I am a photoshop idiot, i cant replicate it, so do it the old school way.

thanks for the congrats...appreciate it. when we met in HK, i told you it was already late in delivery. the factory had some issues, and wanted to rectify it, before delivering thier first pieces. i respect that, instead of delivering, and then have them send back for fixing.

will be back in HK within 2 weeks, see you then, and will bring the LF along.

Best,

Horo

This message has been edited by Hororgasm on 2012-07-27 03:44:16

Congrats Kev!

By: patrickmaniac : July 26th, 2012-22:59

Here let me guess the location of the crime: Ion level 3

Murder weapon: as can be seen in the housing of the micro rotor

Alibi: something from a french leather maker and italian branded watch company.to sweeten the hostess of the house

LOL!

huge congrats on the indy collection dude!

It's getting bigger and you are setting a benchmark that I'm afraid I can't follow for a long long time.

cheers

PAt

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