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This message has been edited by CL on 2008-06-24 06:31:13...  

...CL! And what a nice number ;-) Best wishes Suitbert

it makes the little hairs on my neck stand up. I visited Dufour last year in his studio. One doesnt truly understand these untill one has hold one in the hand. PERFECT Simplicity. Number 178 - I guess Dufour is getting to the end of the production rum for... 

This is a wonderful occasion. You are a lucky man! - SJX

....beautiful Clang; how good does it feel to know that you have one that you can be certain you will not part with? Keep the photos coming, and enjoy (as if you need to be told....)! Cheers, pplater.

I love this special number, for us, Purists..178., in all Simplicity! LOL Now, you just got the perfect example of one of the finest timepiece in the world. Just have to congratulate you for having got it, and to hope that you willl wear it in the best of... 

This piece is gonna be my purest one With this on my hand, I can finally 'stop' buying...hehehehe Lovesss*CL

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. . . ;-) . . . we're all smiling ear to ear, CL . . . warmly, Art

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Philippe Dufour made for his Simplicity. Congrats CL, you have been waiting quite a while, but it was worth it. Stunning watch. Geo

Every second of it. And I agree that is the finest dial he has made. Enjoy in best of health! Don

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Excellent watch. May you enjoy it in the best of health. . . and let me see it soon. Best, Douglas

... it makes the final prize even more special. Congratulations, John. Andrew

You are my hero in work and photography. I spoke to Irin Gan recently and she absolutely admires your work.

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CL, This is so great and I agree that this is the best combination he does, along with the enamel with romans! You are one of the most thoughtful of collections so congrats on a great watch. I am waiting for a couple of inde watches myself but sadly not f... 

very worth waiting for. Me too is awaiting for Kari Hopefully one day I will take a further step and get a Series 2 . Lovesss*CL

is a small but VERY NICE part of what makes this watch special. The BIG part is because it is going to you. You really deserve ALL the joy, happiness, pride of ownership this watch bestows on the wearer. By who you are, by how you do your work/live your l... 

Glad to see it finally arrived. This is the best dial variant IMHO. Enjoy it!

Congratulations on this spectacular piece. The finishing of mr Dufour's pieces is truly on an amazingly high level - enjoy it! Regards Mark

the Urwerk, you should be done or close to it!

Hi CL, Congrats on a what I think is one of the ultimate understated time only watches. A superb example of the watchmakers art. This a sublime execution of the venerable classic. Enjoy it, you'll have years of pleasure with that beauty. Warm regards, Tim

CL, Wear it in the best of health my friend....... Best David

One of the best watches ever produced. And no one more deserving than you. You provided my main inspiration when I placed my Simplicity order. I still wait, but am very grateful to you. Enjoy and share more after you have spent more time with this special...