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Huge, huge, huge congratulations!
I am absolutely enamored with this watch and his aesthetics. I also read about all the commotion. I don’t know what to make of it but I’m very happy to read this good news and understand that we are not dealing with a brand but an artist and artisan, not a manufacture.
I hope you will take lots and lots of pictures from all sorts of angles and live situations so we may learn more of this amazing watch.
Kindest regards
Christian
You nailed it Christian !
We are not dealing with a manufacture but an artisanal one man show, self taught watchmaker . Expectations need to be managed in such cases. Patience is needed when ordering such a watch 
Thank you my friend
Thank you my friend
Yes! Patience and tolerance is needed to enter such territory. On the other side it can be extremely rewarding.
I am extremely jealous 😄😄❤️
Tolerance is the tougher part I feel
Often I had doubts I would ever get my watch delivered for indies that take a long time (years) and it can make me less tolerant of the watchmaker.
Thru this process I learn to be more tolerant and patient.
Cheers
Robin
Thru this process I learn to be more tolerant and patient.
Cheers
Robin
Yes, I can well understand.
3 years with a lot of money is tough! I also learned something from you sharing this experience with us. Thank so much, Robin. I look forward to hear more about the piece.
Kind regards Christian
Kind regards Christian
I envy you Sir ! That is a gorgeous watch ! The master watchmaker should be aware that trust comes a foot, and leaves by horse back so he must be carefull not to take on more than he can
master and deliver upon promise ! I wish him well.
Well said my friend
And thanks !
Indeed I think the ADs have stopped taking orders since last year or so as Hajime-san has a long backlog to fulfil. Like my AD selling FPJ here, they stopped taking orders for the FPJ CB since years ago . Unless customers insist on paying a deposit and waiting indefinitely (7 to 10 years or more!).
I have learned that patience is needed for such things. No choice sigh
Indeed I think the ADs have stopped taking orders since last year or so as Hajime-san has a long backlog to fulfil. Like my AD selling FPJ here, they stopped taking orders for the FPJ CB since years ago . Unless customers insist on paying a deposit and waiting indefinitely (7 to 10 years or more!).
I have learned that patience is needed for such things. No choice sigh
Blessed are you with patience, a function of time if looked upon from a philosophical point of view. Not my forte unfortunately. But that is one great watch you have, many respects to you ! [nt]
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Again a huge congrats my friend.
Excellent choice , very elegant and beautiful watch . Def worth the wait imho . Looking forward to see more pics soon
Stunning piece, huge congrats Robin!
Definitely an amazing piece worth the wait. In French we say « l’attente c’est la moitié du plaisir » the waiting time is half of the pleasure 😉. I am thus absolutely sure you are enjoying it truly fully 🤣. Seriously it’s a beauty, huge congrats my friend 🍾🥂, wear it in the best of your health !
Thanks a lot my friend !
Definitely agree with your saying in French. Words of wisdom !
Cool Robin, glad it finally arrived.
I love this watch, since I first set eyes on it. At the time it seemed like a off the radar choice, still may be in fact (in the grand scheme of things).
Look forward to more pictures. It’s just really beautiful.
To be honest
I ordered it without having seen it in the metal. I thought it was an ok watch on the dial though I know I like the movement. But when I finally lay my hands on the watch, man that dial is beautiful indeed!
Hope to share more pics soon
Cheers
Robin
Hope to share more pics soon
Cheers
Robin
Congrats! Superb acquisition.
Wear it in best health. Looking forward to some closeups of the dial and movement.
Congrats, Robin. The finishing, especially the movement, is exceptional. Worthy of the 3 years' waiting time. Best, Henry [nt]
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Congratulations! I've been following Hajime Asaoka for years and think his work is outstanding. I think you're the first person here to have one of his watches. Please post more. [nt]
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Huge congratulations ! the dial is beautiful & the balance wheel - damn gorgeous !!
enjoy in the best of your health !!
Best,
mahesh.,
Congrats
A hajime is also on my list. Wanted a Masahiro but the man himself wont take an order.
And getting a kurono might be selling myself short.
Will see if i will be as fortunate as you sir.
I am definitely patient.