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Old 20 October 2017, 04:13 AM   #31
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No I am not concerned about aesthetics as that's a personal judgement...u stated that the Chapter 3 finish is the same as a KV is what I am challenging.
The dial finishing isn't as nice? Maybe not as over the top but it's definitely just as nice, no? I mean KV did finish each dial, correct?
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Old 20 October 2017, 05:33 AM   #32
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Old 20 October 2017, 05:48 AM   #33
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Karl... you need to clean your mailbox.. wanted to ask you a question..
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Old 20 October 2017, 06:54 AM   #34
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Old 20 October 2017, 07:18 AM   #35
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Old 20 October 2017, 08:16 AM   #36
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No I am not concerned about aesthetics as that's a personal judgement...u stated that the Chapter 3 finish is the same as a KV is what I am challenging.
I kind of agree, no I agree totally

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The dial finishing isn't as nice? Maybe not as over the top but it's definitely just as nice, no? I mean KV did finish each dial, correct?
KV is the top, his dial company makes great dials for many brands, but really doubt they are the same level of perfection as the ones he uses for him, might be wrong but don’t think so, on mine the dial is just amazing, never seen a more beautiful blue dial, it’s just wow, and Karl’s is also a stunner, would love to see it in real
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Old 20 October 2017, 08:34 AM   #37
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I kind of agree, no I agree totally







KV is the top, his dial company makes great dials for many brands, but really doubt they are the same level of perfection as the ones he uses for him, might be wrong but don’t think so, on mine the dial is just amazing, never seen a more beautiful blue dial, it’s just wow, and Karl’s is also a stunner, would love to see it in real

Yea I'm sure they are even way better in person too but the same level of care and detail looks the same to me on the Chapter 3 dial as on many commissioned pieces. There isn't as much of the hand turned work but I would bet it's of the same quality as his commissioned pieces since some of the Chapter 3's are 1 of 1s which look exactly like the others. I seriously doubt he would skimp on a dial just because it's a collaboration. The dial was his baby in this collaboration and it's clearly KVesque to say the least.

But I'm just an observer of photos unlike you two. Pictures don't show that kind of work like in the flesh.







I don't see anything other than KV and wish had a picture with the shutters closed and wish one of you could compare the dial finish side by side just out of curiosity since I'll never be able to commission a KV, but back to the regular scheduled Gronefeld beauty!


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Old 20 October 2017, 08:38 AM   #38
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Old 20 October 2017, 08:40 AM   #39
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Any chance we can see it in action?
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Old 20 October 2017, 10:21 AM   #40
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Congratulations! That looks terrific. Please keep the pics coming for the rest of us...
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Old 20 October 2017, 03:21 PM   #41
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Old 20 October 2017, 04:15 PM   #42
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The level of finishing on that dial is superb and the contrast between the vivid blue and grey is great.

Typically not a fan of blue but that’s one of the nicest dials I’ve seen
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Old 21 October 2017, 01:03 PM   #43
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Thanks Ed and SC11.. So far really like it.. In 2.5 days almost perfect time keeping
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Old 21 October 2017, 02:25 PM   #44
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Whoah. I completely missed this thread.

Congratulations!

Absolutely stunning. Thank you for sharing your journey with us, and enjoy in good health!
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Old 21 October 2017, 10:16 PM   #45
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Yea I'm sure they are even way better in person too but the same level of care and detail looks the same to me on the Chapter 3 dial as on many commissioned pieces. There isn't as much of the hand turned work but I would bet it's of the same quality as his commissioned pieces since some of the Chapter 3's are 1 of 1s which look exactly like the others. I seriously doubt he would skimp on a dial just because it's a collaboration. The dial was his baby in this collaboration and it's clearly KVesque to say the least.

But I'm just an observer of photos unlike you two. Pictures don't show that kind of work like in the flesh.

I don't see anything other than KV and wish had a picture with the shutters closed and wish one of you could compare the dial finish side by side just out of curiosity since I'll never be able to commission a KV, but back to the regular scheduled Gronefeld beauty!


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It will be hard to compare mine to a chapter 3, not sure about Karl.
About the dial yes the quality is probably great, but what puts the KV way above it is clearly the hand turned guilloche on both Karl’s and mine, but other than that yes the general quality is probably not far or equivalent, but that makes a huge difference, and as you say Kari is not the kind of person to make crap even in a collaboration, and the Chapter 3 is clearly a great watch...
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Old 21 October 2017, 10:29 PM   #46
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Congrats on the very nice acquisition. There are a few watches that makes me exicited lately but owning such a piece is far better experience than buying an off the shelf product.


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Old 22 October 2017, 11:21 AM   #47
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Quick question for KarlS, Lapince, watchucallit:

Was Romain Gauthier ever on your radar as an option? Say, the Logical One or one of his other watches? Any thoughts are much appreciated. Thanks!
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Old 24 October 2017, 06:00 AM   #48
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Green lantern Thanks for the comments!

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Whoah. I completely missed this thread.

Congratulations!

Absolutely stunning. Thank you for sharing your journey with us, and enjoy in good health!
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Old 24 October 2017, 06:02 AM   #49
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I like the images of the Logical One-- I had read about this piece a few weeks ago. I would be interested in seeing in person but while i think it is nice-- for the money-- would not be in my top "want" group..

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Was Romain Gauthier ever on your radar as an option? Say, the Logical One or one of his other watches? Any thoughts are much appreciated. Thanks!
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Old 24 October 2017, 06:03 AM   #50
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I plan to take some images with some of my high end macro camera gear when I get some time and will post.. You know how work interferes with life sometimes :)
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