Horological Meandering

... the dials in this particular Only Watch series.

I think the Vacheron Constantin enamel "Métiers d’Art Perspectives d’Art Dove" must look amazing in real life and I also liked the whimsy of the Van Cleef & Arpels dial. The Piaget Altiplano skeleton and the Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece with the square gear PR indicator also caught my eye.

Andrew 

kind of unique - VCA.

Just like their work, including the jewelery, not to mentioned the Poetic Complications series.
The enamel spilling over to bezel is kind of unique...like some high end porcelain with motifs flow over the edge of plates or cups and continue on the reverse side.






VC dial is equally attractive.

Thanks for the masthead.

Kong

 

It's a great looking watch. I would be proud to wear that one.

Andrew

Since i am born in the year of the Dr@60n i will go with Bovet.

Cheers

that Dragon piece is beautiful.

Seen this  piaget.watchprosite.com
?  

Next year is your YEAR!

Kong

This message has been edited by Kong on 2011-08-30 21:04:20

Hi Grigo

See and read up every ten pieces per day.  You can spread over four days

Kong

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Thanks Kong for posting these pictures. 

The one which has surprised me is the RJ as the stone really has some texture to it where in the original pictures it looked flat without any grain... would I buy it... no but it was interesting!

For me it has to be the MB&F, UN (I love the diavolo and this blue is lovely) and the DeWitt.  

I am a little disappointed with the Hublot, it is a beautiful watch and one I have looked at adding to my collection (not in red though) but against the other watches in the auction it is a bit boring...

Cheers
Andrew

Hi Andrew

Thanks for viewing.

The RJ in the catalogue looks nothing like the display piece. 

For the Oceanographic 4000, I just wonder if Red could be seen well under deep water.

Kong

What metal is lot 19 the GO in?

The Hublot looks like a Concord...perhaps common BNB ancestry.

My favourite is the Piaget....something out of the box from them. The VC is my second fav.

Best,

Horo

case is 18K rose gold.

Kong

for this report
my absolute favorite is ....
De Bethune
Best
Damjan
P.S. What happened to LOT 17?
This message has been edited by Ares501 on 2011-08-31 03:54:30

Hi Damjan

Another vote for De Bethune. Nice.  
The dial is actually a starlit sky above Monaco on 8 Jan 1297.

Kong

PS : Lot 17, missed out taking it and another one does not turn out well.

for LOT 17

get the pics in Tokyo and complete the two I missed out.
Kong

Hardly ever see a red dial, would suit a lady definitely.

 

However, i'm not so sure about the cellphone. lol

hello Kong.

 it's probably THE Best Post i've seen in a long time. ;0)))

 THANK YOU very much for showing these Rare Birds..!

 Cheers

 Tony

the piece/s attracted your attention?

Thanks for viewing, Tony.

Kong

but to just Name a few:

* Breguet. Grande Complication.

 * Corum Golden Bridge.

* Glashutte Original. Senator Chronometer.

* Laurent Ferrier.

* URWERK . UR103 Phoenix.

 

 Cheers

 Tony

Didn't want to miss it as it was a one day affair. Popped over after lunch for a quick scan of the pieces. Pls excuse the hastily taken pics. Enjoyed the presentation even though I only spent about 10mins. there.

Are those your favourite pieces ?  Sure three of them are mine - VCA, VC & de Bethune.

Those are pretty good pics for 10 minutes duration.

Kong

like the SS 3939 but by and large these were my favorites. I also had a close look at the HM4 with the panda, quite amusing.

Cheers

F

need to wear short sleeve. Otherwise, the cute Panda might get stuck and break

Designed by a Chinese Designer-Huang HanKang from Suzhou.

Is it very crowded at the Private Box?

Think the 3939 still in the plastic bag.

Kong

I am told ... needs special tools. Definitely have to wear it with short sleeves or very loose fitting.

Not crowded when I was there at about 2.30. I went with a friend and there was about 2 other guest. Cocktails at 6.00 but I had a previous engagement so cannot attend.

The 3939 was out of its bag and on display.

Would be interesting to see which one hits the highest mark. My money goes to the PP and then RM.

Best

fernando

 

Alas, the PP out of the pack. Great.

Very likely to be those 2 pieces will be hotly bidded.

Thanks F.

Kong

Hi Fernando. Thanks for the report !

No need for any tools to remove and place back the Flying Panda on the HM4 Only watch. All can be done pretty easily with two fingers ! I would suppose that the Antiquorum team were a little nervous to try...

Wishing all the very best to all the brands who worked hard and dedicated time, money and energy to donate their piece to a great cause !

All eyes on Friday September 23rd.

Best regards to all,

Max

 

Good of you to set things straight. Hoping for excellent results on the 23rd.

Best Regards,

fernando

 

i can't get the Hermes and patek out of my head.  The harry winston is stunning too!

J