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Boy or girl may I ask? Time to acquire another piece to welcome the baby!!
Best, Horo
One for sports watches, and another for Independence collectors...
Will SMS or whatsapp you. The old gang has been agitating for a GTG for some time, and a certain individual is getting married.
Thanks for the congrats....u know I am a watch slut!
Best,
Horo
... i personally like the dial of this kind, very classy and evergreen as well as its movement for sure!
so happy with you!!!
stefan
And am actually thinking of ordering another piece in WG and roman numerals!! Will bring during the GTG...
Best,
Horo
You're on a roll bro....plus the 40cm Berkin to placate her? You're my idol! Congratualations, I don't normally like this kind of small independent watchmaker, but I am coming round to your views. C
And yes, the timing was impeccable....everything fell into place.
What do you think of it? Should be right up your alley, since you like classical wristwatches, though I know you are a Patek guy(sadly- )
Thanks for the congrats, see you next week.
Best,
Horo
Don't have be humble. Thanks for showing me the watch. Like you say : for 5711 money, you get a most collectable and relevant piece.
I look forward to your full report on this beauty.
Did you consider another watch before you buy the LF?
I look forward to your comparision report between the Patek, Chopard and Ferrier micro rotor
I read in some earlier post that Mr Ferrier worked at Patek Philippe? Did he work on the Patek micro rotor and tourbillion?
Technical department and watch development.
The LF Manufacture itself is made up of his son, and some ex staff of BNB, which produced a lot of complications for brands like Concord and Hublot., but is now defunct...bought by Hublot.
Best,
Horo
That's my approach, and will only be covering what I own, which I find is a more meaningful approach to reviews..... unless some kind souls here are willing to loan me watches!!
And yes, will try to end every review with a signature ankle shot-
Best,
Horo
Broke the old one whilst spending a week sleeping on it
Best,
Horo This message has been edited by Hororgasm on 2012-07-28 02:29:58
I ordered it quite a while back, and it's the number that I wanted...8... And I understand it left the factory on the 20th of July and I was meant to pick up last weekend, but was away. And didn't wanna distract myself during a work week!!
In my books, this piece is traded premium to list, because of the "extras" !!-
Best, and HAGWE
Horo
howdy mate, no benchmarks set here...
big collectors like Bernard et al, will always be the benchmarks.
you are SPOT on....from crime scene to motive to weapon!! so i survived another day to tell the tale.....
I am organizing another Singapore Purists GTG...you want in?
best,
Horo
Let me know bro.
My wife is due to pop anytime in aug so my schedule is unpredictable.
Cheers
PAt
ok mate...we should do a Independent League meeting, and CONGRATS
Boy or girl may I ask? Time to acquire another piece to welcome the baby!!
Best, Horo
Sounds good.
Another princess coming in. I'm going to be outnumbered at home..
My account for the year is closed most prob, funds gotto be diverted to family.
Cheers
PAt
Well done mate!!!!!
What a fantastic addition!!!I love the watch.
Impressive independent stable you have.
When did you get the DB 28?
Mo
thank you mate...
will bring it along to UK/Europe next month....along with our DB "siblings".
I hardly ever write about my acqusitions, but this one just makes me tingle all over. its not a tourbillon, nor chrono, nor QP...no complications, yet complicated....so LF.
got anything new lately?
best,
Horo
Great catch mate.....
While I am still waiting for mine.....any reason why you choose this color combo?
BTW that's a fantastic line-up of Independents. Love everyone of them.
Best
Sam
howdy mate...you are just the person i am looking for!!
emailing you something.
thanks for the congrats....appreciate it.
this is just the beginning of the Indepedence League.....-
best,
Horo
thks mate....appreciate the congrats.
I am tempted to wear the watch upside down, just to admire the movement all day
Best,
Horo
Best,
Horo
Sure thing, will bring at the next GTG...got two coming up
One for sports watches, and another for Independence collectors...
Will SMS or whatsapp you. The old gang has been agitating for a GTG for some time, and a certain individual is getting married.
Thanks for the congrats....u know I am a watch slut!
Best,
Horo
huge congrats, mate...
... i personally like the dial of this kind, very classy and evergreen as well as its movement for sure!
so happy with you!!!
stefan
Thks buddy...I am very smitten
And am actually thinking of ordering another piece in WG and roman numerals!! Will bring during the GTG...
Best,
Horo
IMPRESSIVE! I know what is in the Panerai bag too! A certain PAM 396 tourbillon?
You're on a roll bro....plus the 40cm Berkin to placate her? You're my idol! Congratualations, I don't normally like this kind of small independent watchmaker, but I am coming round to your views. C
Idolatry is a sin!! And I shan't comment on rumors :)-
And yes, the timing was impeccable....everything fell into place.
What do you think of it? Should be right up your alley, since you like classical wristwatches, though I know you are a Patek guy(sadly
- ) Thanks for the congrats, see you next week.
Best,
Horo
bro, you are the most prolific and unselfish collector that i know
Don't have be humble. Thanks for showing me the watch. Like you say : for 5711 money, you get a most collectable and relevant piece.
I look forward to your full report on this beauty.
Did you consider another watch before you buy the LF?
its more like 5712 money, not 5711!!!
reference other choices : there is a multitude of simple 3 hands...but with micro rotor...probably the Patek 5120...the last of the "old school" Calatrava, and at 35mm, I dont have to worry about hitting something, and damaging the hobnail bezel. for the amount on the LF, you can buy 2x 5120!! the other being the Chopard 1.96 movemented watch, which i already have.
so there you go...the worlds most complicated simple three hand watch!!
best,
Horo
thank very much for sharing your thought.
I look forward to your comparision report between the Patek, Chopard and Ferrier micro rotor
I read in some earlier post that Mr Ferrier worked at Patek Philippe? Did he work on the Patek micro rotor and tourbillion?
Laurent Ferrier the man worked at Patek over 30 years and was heads of....
Technical department and watch development.
The LF Manufacture itself is made up of his son, and some ex staff of BNB, which produced a lot of complications for brands like Concord and Hublot., but is now defunct...bought by Hublot.
Best,
Horo
That's our Horo!
Love the signature ankle shot with perfect wedges to match!
Nice backdrop
Looking forward to reading about wearing impressions.
Any other Independence League members coming up?
Yes, will be a series of ownership reviews and lifestyle snippets
That's my approach, and will only be covering what I own, which I find is a more meaningful approach to reviews..... unless some kind souls here are willing to loan me watches!!
And yes, will try to end every review with a signature ankle shot
-Best,
Horo
Loose Lips Sink Ships....:)- sending you the bill for a new couch
Broke the old one whilst spending a week sleeping on it
Best,
Horo This message has been edited by Hororgasm on 2012-07-28 02:29:58
Congrats!
I think you are the first person I've heard of who owns this new piece. Congratulations!
Yes, the anti-dog house materials are very important.
Thks Patrick...striking off one of the Grail list
I ordered it quite a while back, and it's the number that I wanted...8... And I understand it left the factory on the 20th of July and I was meant to pick up last weekend, but was away. And didn't wanna distract myself during a work week!!
In my books, this piece is traded premium to list, because of the "extras" !!
-Best, and HAGWE
Horo
Horo, you have an amazing collection..........
And this piece is just the icing on the cake
I suspect that there maybe a change to your avatar coming up sooooooooon.
I hope that you have a great time when you visit us in the UK.
Now, what maybe next????????
May be an Philippe Dufour?
Regards
Tony
you are too kind!!
i try to build a relevant collection. you have a great collection yourself.
i will be in UK at Sept instead of August. will hope to see everyone again.
Dufour is something to cherish......but i have a "strange" philosophy.....only collect something one know-how to appreciate....in terms of horology..be it the technical advancement, material science, finishing, brand, cultural relevance, watchmaker himself or status symbol....all dictates the collectability if a timepiece, and only if most of these are understood and appreciated, then I would proceed to purchase one. I see so many collectors just chase pieces because others collect them, myself having made this mistake before....and there is no longevity of interest. i feel I have NOT reached a level to fully appreciate the Dufour Simplicity. but I know I will reach that point someday. also, I have consciously decided that when i decided to buy the Dufour, it must be "paired" with a benchmark complication, prob a Gruebel Forsey IP series, or a JLC Gyrotourby. Why? becoz one plays off the other,and makes one appreciates the other piece better!! and it will also mark the high point in my collecting, unless lottery is struck, I might have to sell many pieces, which will also make it more precious experience in some ways.
best,
Horo
Thanks Horo for giving us an insight.......
Into your thought process, when contemplating a purchase.
You are very correct when you ID, that many collectors are caught up with the infection of other persons thoughts. I too am guilty at time of that thought process.
Regards
Tony