Horological Meandering

Counting down the minutes for an incoming watch ...  

Just one more day. Mine will take longer. It is in Alaska right now. Dan 配達予定日: 未処理 通関の遅れ ANCHORAGE, AK 配送状況の更新を受け取る

The agonising wait is part of the fun, isn’t it! 😀

The fun is the hunt for the watch. I wouldn’t call the wait the fun part.

The first generation Omega De Ville Co-Axial limited edition (1999). A truly historic piece in recent horological memory. This one sold within 1 month of the release date in 1999, and has spent most of its life in the original owner’s safe. I’m thrilled t...  

. . . was the next-best option to owning a Daniels. In my book, it's as rewarding. Only a select few will ever own a Daniels. But almost three thousand guests can join this party. The more, the merrier! Congrats, Bounce - good call. Art

Mitch is quite right - a true Daniels is beyond most, but the co-axial is a huge part of George’s legacy! I find it quite moving to hold of the pieces which really changed the trajectory for Omega (and occupied such a big part of George’s life and energie...  

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I have learned an ENORMOUS amount from you, so I am humbled you find my contribution worthy! Cheers HAGWE

His books are magic and show well the struggle to get his design adopted by a modern industrial watchmaker. Your watch is very much part of that history, you are a very lucky man! Congratulations! Best, É.

George’s story is indeed inspiring. Many thanks for your comment. Regards

Cheers

That's a fine piece, with some history going for it.

HAGWE