'Boom!', indeed. Congratulations.
I thought they were some cheap Chinese knock-offs until I took a closer look and saw the brand name. They do nothing for me. But, each to their own. The grainy photos probably don't help.
I'm speechless... did you actually get this? If so, where did you find it? Holy grail doesn't even begin to describe it for me.
wow, just wow. watchmaking at it's finest. slightly better pictures here so people can appreciate it a bit more
https://www.acollectedman.com/produc...els-millennium
congratulations on a spectacular piece.
Agree, looks like a shopping channel watch.Originally Posted by jukeboxs
I must admit the styling is not for me but the workmanship will undoubtedly be brilliant.
Two watches on different wrists, can we have some sort of write-up?
Don't just do something, sit there. - TNH
Is this what you were thinning out for? It does look very smart.
I’m surprised anybody is even allowed to wear one let alone buy one…or two!
Legendary watches!
Bit more details would be nice. Did you try them on in a shop? Or did you get the pair for yourself and significant other?
“ Ford... you're turning into a penguin. Stop it.” HHGTTG
Apologies for the lack of explanation, it was a busy night. I went to an event last night and spotted a George Daniels, got chatting with him and his wife was also wearing one. He owns four and has a Roger Smith on order for delivery in 10years.
The photos were a mix of poor lighting and my iPhone. They were relatively small especially the ladies, but the contrast between the face and hands, the proportions were stunning.
And an example of how the rich get richer, whilst flexing
I'll show my ignorance here...the auction site lists the movement as: "automatic-winding hand-made with Omega Co-axial". I realise that Daniel's invented the co-axial escapement that Omega subsequently acquired. I assume that the movements in these watches aren't just Omega movements and that they would have been hand made? Seems an odd way for them to describe it.
Looks like a heavily modified ETA 2892 to me.
No they’re entirely hand made (literally every part!), I don’t know how people have the patience for it but the end results are quite something.
And an example of how the rich get richer, whilst flexing
Seems a curious statement on a watch forum, and surely a 'flex' would be some lurid look-at-me Rolex - not an obscure master of British horology that no normal person has ever heard of?
Fair comment and I'm maybe being unfair, although it depends on the event/attendees. I just imagined the possibility such a valuable watch is worn, at least in part, as a conscious demonstration of wealth rather than purely for personal pleasure given the unfortunate risks in doing so but it was partly tongue in cheek.
Good points!
Sort of watch you never see in real life, or anywhere outside of auction house photos.
Lovely that he seems to have it in common with his wife.
A friend of a friend owns one. I got to hold it for a few seconds which is probably the closest I’ll ever get to one.
Whether you like the aesthetics or not, just being that close to such a rare piece is quite awe inspiring for anyone with an interest in horology.
Congratulations indeed on your new ownerships!!
I am not full conversant / educated so much on a examples of watches, so I found your excitement and the backreading on this thread a joy.
Enjoy and wear them in good health.
Also.. they are not 'showing wealth'. Dagenham Dave who sells cars and wears a "Rollie" is what I define as showy. You could wear these and literally nobody would even bat too much of an eyelid about them.. even though they magnificent of course.
Most excellent.
For the avoidance of doubt, I do not own these and I could not afford them!
Check out The Watchmaker’s Apprentice (on Amazon Prime) for anyone who wants to know a bit more. Amazing watches really.
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