Our theme this week will be . . .

. . . "Future Vintage".

Please share the watch (or watches) in your collection that you feel will be considered vintage classics in the future.

Fifteen years ago, one of my friends asked Dirk to prepare a mock-up of a Dornblüth 99.1 with a grey dial, applied Arabics, and blued hands. Here's the image . . .

. . . Dirk created. As it turned out my friend never followed up with an order; I retained the image as it struck a resonant chord.

Many years passed. I never acquired a Dornblüth for the usual reason: another priority got in the way. Finally, in the fullness of time, their turn had come. I was ready both financially and in developmental terms as well.

Dirk's image of a Dornblüth with a grey dial became the basis for the 99.1M that I placed an order for in late 2019.

Twelve years may be a long stretch, but as they say . . .

. . . "Good things come to he that waits." In my estimation Dornblüth marines will become future vintage classics. Come Friday, please be ready to share the watches in your collection destined for appreciation in the future as vintage classics.

Cordially,

Art

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A beautiful masterpiece

By: Aquaracer1 : May 18th, 2022-17:22

Nice choice! Dirk is a true gentleman in all of my interactions. Several years ago, I had an 04.0, which is a special piece because only 75 were ever created (50 in SS and 25 in RG). Even more so because the 38 mm was a better fit for my wrist personally ...

Ever so close to pulling the trigger on an 04.0 when it was in production . . .

By: Dr No : May 18th, 2022-17:26

. . . sixteen years ago, but had to hold off because I'd committed to a GO perpetual. Still regretted to this day . . .

I searched for months

By: Aquaracer1 : May 18th, 2022-18:02

I’m located in north east US, and was very lucky to find one in Malaysia, of all places! It was well worth the wait

It’s a cool watch Art …

By: Cpt Scarlet : May 18th, 2022-21:16

I’m certainly looking forward to seeing the “Future Vintage” watches posted this weekend on WristScan.

Great theme! But we may end up seeing all watches owned by Purists ;) Best, E.

By: eklektik : May 19th, 2022-14:27

As my high school pal Pat used to say, . . .

By: Dr No : May 19th, 2022-14:41

. . . "Surplus!" And if you think that's funny, my expression for these kinds of problems . . . . . . was "C'est si bon." 🤗

So nice to have you hosting next weekend dear Art! And you…

By: Subexplorer : May 19th, 2022-14:30

… bring a challenging Theme. It will be very interesting to read about what our Community thinks about future vintage classics! I agree with your thoughts about a rewarding happening to those who wait for long. As you have experienced with your beautiful ...

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