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Christian, thank you very much for your reply
I am awake at 5am like a little boy excited to catch my early flight to Singapore. Yes the first dial seems to be the popular choice for good reason too and I think it will pass the test of time. The fact that it is also the dial that costs the least is an added bonus
The last one.
By: Boron : October 10th, 2019-03:49
These are such a nice watch, limited in number, that they deserve to be a bit more special looking than the moderately plain style that is your preferred choice. If there’s no chance whatsoever of the watch being sold say in the next 5 years, if ever, the...
Thank you for your reply!
By: sham1 : October 10th, 2019-03:57
If there was a choice to be made, it would be between the first and third one but the AD did tell me that my choice would have to accompany my order. I personally feel that the Remontoire is such a special watch that any dial would be fine and it then bor...
Thank you Will!
By: sham1 : October 10th, 2019-05:54
I am actually quite surprised of the number of purists who have opted for the simplicity of the 1st dial. I thought many would think it was boring but I have always like it and even told Bart and Tim that and they smiled knowingly
Simple cannot be topped
By: colton_d : October 10th, 2019-04:56
The beauty of the visible remontoir speaks volumes, and I share your thoughts on the 'simple' dial being best. My dream would be to pair it with the mint-green dial they have made for other clients, but seeing as that is not an option here, the standard i...
Mint green dial?!
By: sham1 : October 10th, 2019-05:59
Actually every dial is an option here but I never knew that there were so many variations. I have seen the light blue, dark blue, black, salmon, grey and burgundy but a mint green is something I should look at although I dare say that the allure of the cl...
Stock photo
By: colton_d : October 10th, 2019-07:29
I have seen one collector on IG with a mint-green and I fell hard for the look, reminds me almost of the Jade dial Journe Tourbillon. If you are looking for this to fill a niche of understated elegance, maybe not the best dial option - but I struggle to t...
I think the Gronefelds
By: sham1 : October 10th, 2019-09:08
have become especially busy since launching the Principa. The Remontoire as you correctly state never had such a long waiting list but I am so happy that it will only come in two years time as I have enough watches due in before then to keep me entertaine...
Grats mate!
By: Kid : October 10th, 2019-08:55
I prefer the first one among the 3. However, if you opt for a guilloche Kari dial, I believe you can simply design your own dial and don’t have to stick to these options. If you don’t currently have a Voutilainen in your collection and do not plan to, I’d...
Funny you said that
By: sham1 : October 10th, 2019-09:16
because the thought did cross my mind. I once bought a MB&F LM101 partly because I told myself I would never be able to afford a Voutilainen so at least I can buy a watch with Kari's name engraved on the movement! A similar thought crossed my mind wit...
Try it on!
By: sham1 : October 13th, 2019-09:30
I was a bit worried initially about the 40mm diameter but the lugs and the busy dial makes the watch fit a small wrist like mine. It will probably be the largest watch I will ever own together with the 5711/1A. Credit to Patek for doing an excellent job w...
exactly!
By: Kid : October 14th, 2019-05:04
I also have an abnormally small wrist so that’s one restricting factor and the reason I’d go so far to say 5212a is one of the best release for me. 5711/1a fits fine on my wrist too, as it’s a little smaller than the 40mm size would suggest. in the end, t...
Thanks Roland!
By: sham1 : October 10th, 2019-22:57
I am at the Seletar Airport after ordering the first dial and placing my deposit. I have seldom been more pleased buying a watch! I must apologise for not being able to meet you during this visit as my schedule was quite rushed as I have only been in Sing...
You are correct Mike!
By: sham1 : October 15th, 2019-05:37
There is some texture to the dial and it is like the salmon except in silver. Thank you for your feedback and as you might have noticed, I had ordered it last Friday so if you had told me you preferred one of the guilloche dials instead I would be swearin...
Congratulations.
By: JerryW : October 15th, 2019-18:51
Such an awesome creation. You can’t go wrong with any of the dials, just personal preference. The original dial looks really cool especially when the light brings out the sparkle. Special pieces like this are well worth waiting for.
Thanks a lot Jerry!
By: sham1 : October 15th, 2019-19:00
We are all privileged to be living in the golden era of watchmaking with so many creative independent watchmakers who also dazzle us by finishing their watches to a superlative degree. Just 25 years ago this was almost unheard of, now it is almost a prere...