nvbee
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Paying Hommage
Hi Guys, this is my first post here.. For me, it has actually been love at first sight with Carlos Diaz's earlier works - marveled his art deco styling (also loved what he did while at Franck Muller). Hence in 2001/2, I braved myself to take the plunge and made this 40mm WG Bi-Retrographe Hommage piece my first acquisition, followed by a basic WG GS40 not long after. Despite my preference to later wear larger sportier watches (I'm a very casual dresser), my affinity with this particular piece bonded as being one that literally started it all for me. Hope the pics are not too shabby as I'm not a camera guy at heart. Curious as to whether there's still much vintage love around, or have most preferred RD's later exotic styling? Do share pics of your treasured pieces and help keep that love ablaze! Best.
This message has been edited by nvbee on 2013-01-21 18:56:15
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Paying Hommage
By: nvbee : January 21st, 2013-18:27
Hi Guys, this is my first post here.. For me, it has actually been love at first sight with Carlos Diaz's earlier works - marveled his art deco styling (also loved what he did while at Franck Muller). Hence in 2001/2, I braved myself to take the plunge an...
Stunning..!
By: nvbee : January 23rd, 2013-15:49
Is that a H37 or 40? Honestly, strapping back my H40 takes quite a while of getting used to after the long string of larger pieces. I had only worn them probably 2-3x/year for the past 10yrs, usually when formal dressing is called for. Had me regretting a...
..and just as beautiful!
By: nvbee : January 25th, 2013-07:07
Carlos Diaz was head designer at F.Muller before he co-founded R.Dubuis in '99, or so I was told then (pls correct if wrong). Thus the obvious bridging of genes between the two - design wise at least. Agree with the size thing, it's getting ridiculously l...
