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19 September 2017, 05:32 PM | #1 |
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VOUTILAINEN the end
So finally after 14,5 months, well for you guys only 12 on 28th of September, but more for me.
Have to thank 2 people, Martin who posted the pic of this model in a thread, before him had only seen cery classical Voutilainen models, and especially my friend Dimitry, de66, who assisted me daily on the decisions for the designs and choices. I am not a good photographer but here goes, the watch is much better in real, but not enough light, here are a few will send more in a few days with sunlight and all. There is one thing that I don't love it's Aphrodite's breasts, I did ask for a redoing of it, and did get pics where it seemed they had been redone, not really sure what happened, maybe it was impossible to re-do what had been engraved, no a specialist, but anyways it isn't nice when you have a picture of it, as you see it times 10-20, but when you see the watch in real it's so small that you don't notice at all, you just see an intricate engraving with a lot of depth, so it doesn't bother me, and even if it did there is no way I was giving it back to him for changes, 14 months is too much and apart this small almost invisible detail the watch is a beauty, much nicer than on pics.Kari said that the parts which are below will become darker with wearing it and give it more depth. Anyways hope Tapatalk works... |
19 September 2017, 05:38 PM | #2 |
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The last one is to show the brushed middle case... anyways Zurich wifi sucks and I need to be able to call a taxi when I come back, and in any case pics will be much better in better lighting, but still better than Kari's ))) Ps: Roger I know I need a manicure, no need to mention it but as well as in Odessa I take care of that myself, as well in Paris it's a little caveman style, but in Paris I don't care as I don't go out much except to see friends... Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk |
19 September 2017, 05:45 PM | #3 |
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In fact it's quite strange but when you look at the engraving with your eyes the breasts look perfect and round, while in pics not really the case, but will mostly be looking at the real thing and not pics...
Here is another pic where you see the mix of 2 letters in the middle, it is slightly grey, it's the Alpha and Omega, since my name starts with A thought it would be nice, and it's small letters, not capital, so not the Omega you see on the watches of the brand... Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk |
19 September 2017, 06:40 PM | #4 |
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That is absolutely fantastic
I followed your journey but didn't respond, these threads become too long But believe me, I was looking forward to the result And this with a hunter case is a work of art Very well done!!!! I hope to add an independent to my collection one day but I'm not sure if it will ever happen and which one I would choose Congratulations !!!!
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Many congrats!!!! What a feeling it must be to get this one. Love the hunter case, too. |
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Just got a slight cold shiver doing tax refund, the guy looks at the watch, doesn't take it, and tells me "it's not crocodile?", but with a kind of look telling me to say "No no", it's obvious it's croc, I guess they have a ban on some leathers, the guy is not stupid, he sees it's croc, but I guess he didn't have the heart to make me leave without the strap on a watch at that price, even if I have a second one, that would have sucked... |
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Congrats on an excellent piece! I really like the case back and the dial colors! I know it took a long time, but the end result is fantastic!
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19 September 2017, 07:24 PM | #8 |
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Stunning, and well worth the wait, if not the interminable thread about the wait.
Hearty congratulations, you must be absolutely thrilled. |
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That case is wonderful art! And complements the watch perfectly. I quite like the feel of metal against the skin compared to glass, so, that's another positive. Good choice. As for the strap, wow, nice guy!! |
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19 September 2017, 07:52 PM | #10 |
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It turned out wonderful!! love the engraving. I hope you wear it in good health Arnaud
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19 September 2017, 08:18 PM | #11 |
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Arnaud I am missing the old signature
Enjoy the watch. All three sides (dial, caseback, display movement) are beauties |
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Enjoy that beauty Arnaud
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19 September 2017, 08:39 PM | #14 |
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In fact what is very cool with the engraving is that the alpha and omega, depending on the angle can look like WG or grey, quite interesting, not sure how he does but they really change color, while the rest doesn't...
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19 September 2017, 09:20 PM | #15 |
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Stunning piece, many congratulations. Love the engraving on the hunter caseback.
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19 September 2017, 09:22 PM | #16 |
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Absolutely beautiful..that dial is unbelievable.
I have dipped into your thread on the journey a couple of times, but look forward to giving it a proper read, particularly seeing how remarkable the end result is |
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Thanks, about the tread, well the first 4-5 pages are about the KV, after we kind of got distracted, there is a PP incoming, Breguet museum in Zurich, a few members wanted to see pics of Odessa girls, and other stuff |
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Congrats Arnaud, I’m sure you’re relieved to have finally received it – even with the naturally droopy boob. It’s the angle she’s lying at, that’s all.
Enjoy it. Good job the border official spotted that the strap was imitation crocodile! |
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Yes after 14,5 months from start kind of happy to have it, and waiting to see how it looks like in the sun and good lighting. Oh he did see it was croc, but on a watch this price I guess he let it pass, who the hell is gonna put imitation croc on a watch that price, he did ask, with a look "say no", and didn't even take the watch, it is not written on the back of the strap, just "Voutilainen hand made" but it clearly looks NOT fake Thanks |
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Arnaud I think it's a wonderful piece and you chose well in all aspects. Not much I would do differently...enjoy it and it's sad that we now have to say goodbye to you and your posts but I promise I will mail you if there is anything on TRF
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Beautiful piece! Enjoy and congratulations
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19 September 2017, 10:54 PM | #24 |
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Beautiful, it came out fantastic!
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Congrats Arnaud. Safe travels. TRF won't be the same without your posts. Great looking watch!
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Congratulations arnaud.
Tits look fine.
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It's the latter pages that now have really sparked my attention!!!
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20 September 2017, 12:49 AM | #28 |
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Congrats!!
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Thanks mate, well I would have preferred them to look like a few of my ex girlfriends', and no they didn't have silicone in them but hey the engraving is tiny, of course when you take the pic it is a little different than the project he drew, but the watch is amazing, according to angles the movement, dial and case back change a lot Oh I would be all on the last pages if I saw a thread like that, though there is 1 pic around page 4-5 I think, I love watches, but a hot chick is a hot chick, but you have on other pages as well, 4 pics with 7 girls in all, ok 1 of the 6 I don't know, and 2 are ex girlfriends so if you don't see 7 girls keep searching |
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