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Brilliant Magnus, well done.

 

I have enjoyed mine for 3 years now, having ordered it in July of 2006 and receiving it the following year. It was well worth the wait, and I eagerly anticipated it's imminent arrival after I wired the money. It is still a watch I wear quite regularly and in the first year of owning it, had 5 friends order one, as it is a fantastic piece of horological engineering with the annual calendar and to me an amazing exercise in what can be done without the marketing depts. that seem to be in overdrive in the mainstream watch business.
A truly authentic product from a couple of geniuses of our current watchmaking world.
Thanks for the trip down memory lane, I well remember the website prior to the launch, with it's teaser pics...
Cheers,
Tim

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5 years after: The story of the MIH watch!

 
By: Ornatus-Mundi : December 12th, 2010-12:20
It started in 2003 with a humble prototype movement produced by - Dr. Ludwig Oechslin. The idea was to create a watch that was not only technically uniqie, but also doubles as a fund raiser for the Musée International d'Horlogerie, La-Chaud-De-Fonds, wher...  

Is the Table Clock available..??

 
By: Andy : December 13th, 2010-09:54
I have seen Grahams MIH many times and it is a nice piece...I don't understand the point of the chrono on the back and wish it was just an annual calendar but that's just me. The clock however I do like....is this available..?? If not could this be the MI... 

Theoretically YES...

 
By: Ornatus-Mundi : December 14th, 2010-23:46
but I would contact Beat Weinmann at Embassy regarding availability. Paul Gerber's small workshop is always very busy and thus I don't know about his actual production resources. The clock btw features Paul's in-house handwound 8-days table-clock movement...  

Here's my "Special" MIH

 
By: fumanku : December 14th, 2010-15:49
SIGNED err...engraved with Mr. Gerber's signature on the back! (One of two pieces made I was told.)...  

To me, that is a super watch!

 
By: ling5hk : December 16th, 2010-17:23
This is the ONLY watch that I bought with a decision made without having a second thought and without asking about its price first. I really like the ingenious and honest element in MIH watch. Thanks Magnus for the story. Regards Ling

That makes two of us

 
By: TdotBean : December 16th, 2010-19:33
I did hesitate whether I brought cash. P.S. I'm still thinking about the noodle soup on that night ... Tyler

Tyler, we must do a head count on MIH owners in Malaysia

 
By: ling5hk : December 16th, 2010-21:03
Any idea about the number? P/s: I am glad that you like the noodle soup after the fine dinning in the Italian Restaurant. Totally a different experience. To me, that noodle soup is the best in KL. Regards Ling

At least two more.

 
By: ling5hk : December 17th, 2010-01:28
One owner is within our group of friends but the other one can't be identified as the original owner sold it locally and made some profits. Regards Ling

I own one too!

 
By: Elijah : February 23rd, 2011-08:10
Hi, just thought I'd drop a line to say that I'm from Malaysia (KL) and I'm a proud owner of the MIH watch too! Rgds Elijah

thanks for reminding us of its background Magnus

 
By: G99 : January 5th, 2011-10:07
i personally love my MIH and if i could only have 1 watch i think i would choose this as it does pretty much everything you need. i clearly remember the day i got mine in 2008. sadly the O&J watches dont sing to me like the MIH. the MIH clock however is a...