Dr No
[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
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I realize I'm late to the party . . .
. . . but after giving your question some thought, I'd like to put in my two cents worth. In certain esoteric circles, the three pillars representing the circle of life are identified as strength, wisdom, and beauty; the Milgauss is your strength, and the complex Urwerk is your wisdom, so I think you need a beauty to complete your collection. My suggestion would be a Jaquet*Droz, which exist only to showcase the beauty of design . . . 
[photo courtesy of Amr KSA]
. . . or nature . . .
[photo courtesy of Amr KSA]
. . . so that your trio will appeal to all three of the essential qualities that create a fulfilling existence . . . cordially, Art
Conceptually....What makes a complete trio collection?
Dufour Simplicity or Kari Observatoire or something else I miss out Would love to hear your thought. Lovesss*CL...
Errrr....I never understand Freak.
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
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
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
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 ?
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....
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 ......
of diverse,time only,manual wind watches: Cheers Fernando...
Wow, Fernando, a choice as eclectic than elegant
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 :-)
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
Being frank here....
...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
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.....
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?....
His watches exemplify the one-of-a-kind that would enhance and complete the trio. tempusfugit
On the subject of VV....
... 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?
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 ...
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...