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I don't seriously intend to buy it,
but do feel the desire. Like many a married man, but I know how unsustainable the fulfillment would be.
Reason 1,824 to be rich : )
I have always loved this case shape...reminds me of the Patek 5013, which is stratospherically expensive. I normally prefer a shaped movement but will make an exception here : ) From Watches by SJX: watchesbysjx.com ...
Not mentioned anywhere in the article or lot essay, but the movement was made by Victorin Piguet
V. Piguet also made the movements for Patek and VC's early perpetual calendar wristwatches.
beautiful watch and good story
but I have admit I wince seeing that case which can't have provided any protection against water, sweat, etc. Like an old pocket watch.
People seemed to do OK with them...
...and this one isn't in bad shape for being almost 90 years old : )
Spectacular!
This dial layout works superbly. Reminds me of the Don Pancho (Vacheron Minute Repeater/Retrograde Date), as both are vintage tonneau-shaped watches. Which would you rather have? Just because I was curious... The Don Pancho was priced at 3500 CHF in 1936 ...
The Don Pancho is one of the most beautiful watches I have ever seen...
...but bear in mind it is a re-dial. watchesbysjx.com ...
The difference is, that Tiffany and Gübelin have traditionally theire names on the dial, on some watches.
This one is more like an individual engraving on the back, that is also "spoiling" a watch for many. It is an one off piece, one only with that extra text.
I see it as part of history : )
If Einstein owned the watch and his initials were engraved on the back, would that be bad?
I don't seriously intend to buy it,
but do feel the desire. Like many a married man, but I know how unsustainable the fulfillment would be.