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Hi CL

I can understand your though process.   I used to fantasize about some watches and I mean seriously fantasize (whatever that means).  After time, most grew pale but some stood out.  Kari is one of them.  Dufour is another.  You have up and down swing in moods and preferences but somehow, some watches always returns while others simply fade away.

The other watch that constantly begs my attention is Roger Smith. I like it when i first saw it, and when other watches caught my attention, I simply put RS aside.  When the inital surprises and eupherism subsided, I find RS there, patiently waiting and grabbing me with more passion.  There are many other watches that does that but price wise  way above my league that I dare not even fantasize.  Kari, Dufour and RS remains in an exclusive list that Dato, 5970 and some Journe knocked but could not enter.

I do not own any of the 3 watches but in my mind, there is no doubt which I will get should my financials permit.  Meanwhile i enjoyed the forum and learn from the teachers and experts here.  I look forward to adding more to my wanted list.

Regards

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Conceptually....What makes a complete trio collection?

 
By: CL : May 24th, 2008-03:56
Dufour Simplicity or Kari Observatoire or something else I miss out Would love to hear your thought. Lovesss*CL...  

Errrr....I never understand Freak.

 
By: CL : May 24th, 2008-14:56
I find the aesthetic really 'off' in an unpleasing 'loud' way. Also, I'm not exactly sure if that watch really works as what it meant to be. My watch mentor, Bernard, loves that watch but I have to disagree with him on this one ;-) Lovesss*CL

No problem, CL

 
By: amanico : May 24th, 2008-23:25
I thought about the Freak, as you seem to love original and strong watches... The Freak is indeed an original watch, and the point is that the Freak can speak loud, very loud to some, and disturb others... The most important is that the watch has to speak... 

Hi Nicolas.....maybe

 
By: CL : May 25th, 2008-07:51
one day I will wake up and realise I NEED the FREAK It is possible. Every year, I keep looking at that watch and everytime I say try again next year, not NEVER ;-) So it is possible I may fall in love with it. If I do, it will be a very strong affection. ... 

So have a look at the Blue Phantom Freak, my friend

 
By: amanico : May 25th, 2008-08:02
You may be convinced... It's a bit bigger than the Freak 1 ( 44, 5 mm ),an you have no issues with it... It may be a Freakie watch for you, my friend... Best.Nicolas

2x Swiss... next German ?

 
By: DonCorson : May 24th, 2008-09:03
You have a Rolex from Biel, an Urwerk from Geneva, how about a Lang & Heyne from Dresden ? A completely different tradidtion and esthetic. Don More to be seen in my Basel report on Marco Lang click here...  

As you have mentioned....

 
By: Rob : May 24th, 2008-17:00
a masterpiece from either Kari OR Dufour would indeed make that a complete time only trio collection. Each part exists to fully complement the other. The Milgauss with the anti-magnetic properties coupled with the new beefy bracelet from Rolex results in ... 

Here's a simple trio ......

 
By: fernando : May 25th, 2008-03:33
of diverse,time only,manual wind watches: Cheers Fernando...  

Wow, Fernando, a choice as eclectic than elegant

 
By: amanico : May 25th, 2008-04:27
As I like them! Congrats, you're indeed a man of great taste! Best. Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2008-05-25 04:28:04

Beautiful Trio :-)

 
By: CL : May 25th, 2008-07:49
They look like a great candidates for daily use. Very good selection. I have been eyeing at the 'middle' one ;-) Will you post a wrist shot of the middle one in the Patek forum? Lovesss*CL

Hi CL

 
By: fernando : May 25th, 2008-08:05
Check my post on May 12th. in Patek forum -Just arrived 5124G. Cheers Fernando

Being frank here....

 
By: pplater : May 25th, 2008-06:03
...CL - other than the black faces, where's the common theme in those two? One from a major producer (THE major producer...) the other in very limited supply; one round, one not; one on bracelet, one on leather; one SS, one TiAlN; one manual, one automati... 

A Jubilee Portugieser in either rose gold or platinum

 
By: mkt33 : May 25th, 2008-19:11
classic design, beautifully finished hand winding movement, and probably good enough to hold its place in the three until your Dufour and KV show up. Cheers, Mike

Cl, you really seriously need to consider the Portuguese Jubilee.....

 
By: Sleng : May 26th, 2008-06:44
I don't have the RG or PT piece, but a SS piece is just as good and beautiful. I simply love this Portuguese Jubilee!!! Enjoy the pics and good luck in your hunt! Wrist Shot!!!! Stunning movement!...  

How about adding a Volker Vyskocil?....

 
By: tempusfugit : May 25th, 2008-19:47
His watches exemplify the one-of-a-kind that would enhance and complete the trio. tempusfugit

On the subject of VV....

 
By: pplater : May 25th, 2008-22:32
... has anyone on the forum taken delivery of one yet? It would be terrific to see some photos and read impressions. Cheers, pplater.

Kari or Dufour?

 
By: chiacn : May 26th, 2008-08:47
Hi CL We dont know each other but I have been following some of the forum members these few years and see their acquisitions and 'growth path'. I am not stalking btw. You have grown and more importantly, I see that u have taken a lot more effort in buildi... 

A possible addition ...

 
By: chiacn : May 27th, 2008-12:29
Hi CL I can understand your though process. I used to fantasize about some watches and I mean seriously fantasize (whatever that means). After time, most grew pale but some stood out. Kari is one of them. Dufour is another. You have up and down swing in m...