BRAVO!!!! Great watch, great story, CONGRATS!!!! [nt]

May 12, 2015,07:24 AM
 

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Roger Dubuis Hommage Condottieri

 
 By: ant : May 3rd, 2015-07:38
A few years ago I came across Steve G's wonderful pictures and discussion of the Condottieri. A little further looking revealed Ornatus Mundi's deeply insightful posting on this site. I was smitten,,,,,I thought it was a sort of equivalent of a Kari Obser...  

Which magnificent watch Ant

 
 By: ninolitaliano : May 3rd, 2015-08:01
I am extremely jealous. Take advantage for the better. Cheers, nino

You should be banned! LOL!

 
 By: foversta : May 3rd, 2015-08:07
For showing these incredible pics of this watch. What a beauty! Thanks a lot Ant! Fx

You are indeed lucky...

 
 By: fernando : May 3rd, 2015-23:56
to be given a second chance on a beautiful piece! :) cheers fernando

Amazing amazing, aaaaamazing piece!!

 
 By: Ancienne Le Brassus : May 4th, 2015-06:09
Just LOVE the story behind this (although I'm sure you lost quite some sleep over it!!) But glad that you shared it with us here!! We're all too human in this aspect, we've all committed similar (and I'm sure quite bigger) misteps! Man... do I look forwar... 

Thanks for your replies

 
 By: ant : May 4th, 2015-07:36
I am indeed very lucky. It is a very fine demonstration of purity of thought and execution expressed in metal. I think that this must be about the first time buying from pics has really worked out. I have been wearing it every day and am amazed at the emo...  

You were looking for a Union and got this RD?

 
 By: Ornatus-Mundi : May 4th, 2015-11:54
I tell you, you will forever remember that day (as will you wife and your banker alike...)! What an outstanding entry! Best, Magnus

No, No...it wasn't like that..honest

 
 By: ant : May 4th, 2015-12:40
I had agreed the RD purchase and then, being hopelessly horologically promiscuous, was looking at the upcoming auction catalogues and my roving eye saw the Union, Johannes Durrstein. It is a beautuful, very rare piece and it took my fancy. The auction is ... 

Absolutely Fantastic...

 
 By: SALMANPK : May 4th, 2015-18:29
Just a Timeless Classic Piece, Congrats and thank you so much for sharing your beauty with us and wear it in health. S

Wow... what can I say...

 
 By: Jester : May 4th, 2015-21:13
Never seen a RG condottieri and truly an eye opener. Consider yourself EXTREMELY lucky! I'm VERY jealous! Congrats!

Fantastic!

 
 By: SteveG : May 5th, 2015-07:39
(and thanks for your most kind compliments!) This is really a beautiful version of a classic watch, enjoy! (next we should have somebody track down this one: ...  

Wonderful story ant!

 
 By: AnthonyTsai : May 9th, 2015-10:40
And congrats on your new Roger Dubuis! It's a real beauty for sure! Cheers, Anthony

Now I have been using it for a few days...

 
 By: ant : May 9th, 2015-12:18
and it is a very accurate timekeeper. With a balance of about 14 hours on the wrist and the rest face up it has gained about 2 seconds in a week. Evidence of the hand of the master?