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First off, I'm a huge fan of your YouTube show...
... but this one needs some clarification: the Barbier Mueller sold during the Only Watch 2017 was a prototype (probably marked as 00?). This other one belongs to a *very* limited batch of 10 pieces—most of which were allocated to the Barbier Mueller family members.
Barbier-Meuller Mosaique
From Only Watch 2017, it looks like this was recently sold on A Collected Man. Journe CS movement, case and dial inlaid with jasper....What a dream watch!!! ...
For me at least, one of the few "love at first sight" watches I've discovered!
I think the design with the inlays looks so attractive without being too excessive/loud. The hands look beautiful as well.
It was considered a disappointing auction yield at the time.
Perhaps its subsequent history will rewrite the story's end for this memorable watch. Best, Tim
Who do they think they're fooling?
By obscuring the series number of a piece unique? Best, Tim ...
Yes 10 pieces
A collected man explains. A series of 10 made after only watch 2017 auction. Most stayed in family.
Yes Correct.
I cant remember how many where finished. Not all ten but several. It almost killed the case amker because all of the stone cutting. It is a bitch to make.
First off, I'm a huge fan of your YouTube show...
... but this one needs some clarification: the Barbier Mueller sold during the Only Watch 2017 was a prototype (probably marked as 00?). This other one belongs to a *very* limited batch of 10 pieces—most of which were allocated to the Barbier Mueller fami...
Thanks for posting these.
Its rare that we get to see this special piece. I really appreciate it. I really loveits esoteric qualities. I also know it is a dividing piece to some of the hard core FPJ collectors. What I havnt appreciated so much untill my last visit in Geneva, is ho...
I wouldn't doubt the difficulty in making these!
Personally, I just love the way the watch looks and the originality of it!