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13 October 2023, 04:16 AM | #31 |
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13 October 2023, 05:00 AM | #32 |
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Shhhhhh, the first Rule of Romain Gauthier Club is that you don't talk about about.....
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13 October 2023, 05:58 AM | #33 |
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Big Spender, you might try asking Too Flashy.
He made posts just like yours, asking questions just like yours. |
13 October 2023, 07:54 AM | #34 |
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13 October 2023, 09:04 AM | #35 | |
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3 virtually unattainables and one brother lol
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13 October 2023, 09:06 AM | #36 |
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13 October 2023, 09:47 AM | #37 |
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RW Smith deserves a mention :)
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13 October 2023, 10:31 AM | #38 |
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13 October 2023, 11:20 AM | #39 |
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and David Candaux, and....
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13 October 2023, 11:55 AM | #40 |
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Krayon.
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13 October 2023, 12:03 PM | #41 |
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13 October 2023, 12:30 PM | #42 | |
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13 October 2023, 12:33 PM | #43 |
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Read my post on how my 2024 Voutilainen becomes a 2026. And tbh, I count myself very lucky if it stays 2026. I think if I get it before 2028, I will count myself as very lucky. My AD just received one ordered back from 2020. That was before the whole waitlist thing. |
13 October 2023, 12:49 PM | #44 | |
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13 October 2023, 01:54 PM | #45 |
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13 October 2023, 02:11 PM | #46 |
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Thanks! I went with the Vingt-8. I don’t have a final design yet which I’m sure will delay things quite a bit. I’m waiting on a mock up of a Tantalum case with a purple dial, three Guilloche patterns and Roman numerals with alternating hash marks. If it isn’t to my liking then I’m gonna go with a design I’ve seen before of a rose gold case with chocolate dial. I know it’s kind of crazy to consider something that’s already been done but at the end of the day I just want to love this watch and I’ll be the one whose wearing it. So yea it’s kind of up in the air at the moment.
I’ll definitely provide an update when it’s finalized. All I know is I’m so excited for this watch and the wait will be worth it. |
13 October 2023, 02:24 PM | #47 | |
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Rose gold with brown dial - is below pic the one? Grabbed the image from Swiss Watch Gang. Great choice by the way in the event the Tantalum and purple combi doesn't work for you. |
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13 October 2023, 02:49 PM | #48 | |
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Purple is my favorite color and I really dig the idea of having a Tantalum watch but I’m not sure I can get the purple to be exactly how I want. If I’m still uncertain after I see the mock up then I’m going with the Rose Gold/Brown dial and will get a different purple watch down the line. I almost got the Ultraviolet Urwerk but I don’t like the sand blasted DLC coated titanium. I wish I could do both lol. I appreciate the input. I know some people have strong feelings about getting something done before with a bespoke brand but sometimes you just like what you like and there’s nothing wrong with that. |
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13 October 2023, 06:12 PM | #49 | |
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13 October 2023, 06:14 PM | #50 | |
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ETA? 2028+? |
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13 October 2023, 06:31 PM | #51 |
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13 October 2023, 07:13 PM | #52 |
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13 October 2023, 10:04 PM | #53 |
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13 October 2023, 11:53 PM | #54 |
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14 October 2023, 12:41 AM | #55 |
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i find it truly ironic that the finest of Swiss watchmaking experience so many delays.
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14 October 2023, 01:03 AM | #56 |
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Kari Voutilainen is a watchmaker not a project guy. Many independent watchmakers are smaller set-up and sometimes they also face staff turnover challenges. I'm certain they also want to manufacture their watches as planned so that they can manage their cash flows better.
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14 October 2023, 01:09 AM | #57 | |
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I am in the “when it shows up, it shows up” school of thought with all my outstanding orders now. I am happy with what I have and it should keep me happy for a while. Anything is just icing on the cake. My AD told me a lot of the independents are suffering from supply chain delays. The only one who’s doing well is FPJ since it is very vertically integrated. I have a MB&F on order and he cannot even give a date other than maybe 2024. |
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14 October 2023, 01:20 AM | #58 |
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14 October 2023, 01:23 AM | #59 | |
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14 October 2023, 01:32 AM | #60 |
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I can only speak for myself but I knew going in that my Voutilainen would be at least 5 years and could possibly be delayed even further. I wish I could get it right now but I’m OK waiting. It’s nice to see these independents have so much success. It also gives me the time to maybe decide on another purchase between now and then.
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