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Old 5 January 2023, 09:30 AM   #31
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Congrats! May we see the mock up for your coming Voutilainen? I'd like to see what dial you chose.
Thanks!

We haven't gotten to the mock-up yet. I have proposed platinum case, blue dial and some guilloche background designs for his consideration. Movement side, I have opted for Côtes de Genève instead of frosted. I will update the other Vingt-8 thread when I hear from Kari again.
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Old 5 January 2023, 09:31 AM   #32
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That’s really an amazing pickup, congrats and thanks for sharing!
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Old 5 January 2023, 10:59 AM   #33
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I just visited your IG - you have an unbelievable custom Insight Micro-Rotor!!! My gosh! Frosted blue enamel baseplate, custom Arabic Numerals and beautiful Saudi Arabia background - love it!

I wish you post more pics here, your watch is an eye opener! Wear in good health and hope we can meet up with our own Insight Micro-Rotor one day!
problem is I am yet of figure out how to post pics on this forum

do message me your order details so I can track it and take pics for your while its being finished and assembly - this way you'll be able to document the creation of your timepiece.
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Old 5 January 2023, 12:22 PM   #34
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That is one classy piece! congrats!
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Old 5 January 2023, 12:46 PM   #35
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do message me your order details so I can track it and take pics for your while its being finished and assembly - this way you'll be able to document the creation of your timepiece.
PMed - appreciate your kind gesture.

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That is one classy piece! congrats!
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Old 5 January 2023, 12:54 PM   #36
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Incredible addition! huge congrats
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Old 5 January 2023, 12:55 PM   #37
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problem is I am yet of figure out how to post pics on this forum

do message me your order details so I can track it and take pics for your while its being finished and assembly - this way you'll be able to document the creation of your timepiece.
This connection is so cool, let’s hope Michael posts them here
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Old 5 January 2023, 12:56 PM   #38
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Old 5 January 2023, 02:30 PM   #39
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Absolutely stunning, congrats brother!
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Old 5 January 2023, 04:29 PM   #40
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This connection is so cool, let’s hope Michael posts them here
He has given me the green light to post this pic. The blue base plate is customized. Please also visit his IG for more pics.

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Absolutely stunning, congrats brother!
Thanks brother! This is a dream watch of mine.
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Old 6 January 2023, 01:23 AM   #41
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Old 6 January 2023, 01:47 AM   #42
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Thanks!

We haven't gotten to the mock-up yet. I have proposed platinum case, blue dial and some guilloche background designs for his consideration. Movement side, I have opted for Côtes de Genève instead of frosted. I will update the other Vingt-8 thread when I hear from Kari again.
Ruthenium coating? I was planning for frosted gold but my friend has one and he convinced me to avoid it.
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Old 6 January 2023, 02:04 AM   #43
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Ruthenium coating? I was planning for frosted gold but my friend has one and he convinced me to avoid it.
I can't remember but I generally don't like plating on my watch.
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Old 6 January 2023, 03:35 AM   #44
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A thousand congrats on the beautiful Micro Rotor! It is my favourite reference from RG and my daily!

I agree with you on everything you said about RG but I am biased as I work for the man!

Gorgeous photography!
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Old 6 January 2023, 04:16 AM   #45
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Ruthenium coating? I was planning for frosted gold but my friend has one and he convinced me to avoid it.
why did your friend convince you to avoid it? thought that was considered one of his signature finishes.
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Old 6 January 2023, 06:04 AM   #46
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He has given me the green light to post this pic. The blue base plate is customized. Please also visit his IG for more pics.
Thank you!
Thanks brother! This is a dream watch of mine.
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Old 6 January 2023, 12:14 PM   #47
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Congratulations. That's a gorgeous watch with superb finishing. Wear it in good health.
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Old 6 January 2023, 12:27 PM   #48
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Congratulations. That's a gorgeous watch with superb finishing. Wear it in good health.
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Old 20 January 2024, 10:32 PM   #49
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An update:
There is a very slight delay in the completion date from the originally scheduled Q1 2024 to April 2024 (not much really). I was informed by my AD that the production for my watch has started and the movement will commence next week. All good and I am expecting some work-in-progress pictures soon.

And yes, I'm looking forward to travel to my favourite country Japan to collect my Insight Micro-Rotor this April. I have already planned what ramen and teppanyaki (Kobe beef is incomparable) to have there. Alas the sakura bloom is over by then but there is always another time. I can't believe my heart is pumping fast as I am typing this post
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Old 20 January 2024, 10:44 PM   #50
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Awesome news Michael … nothing like an eagerly awaited incoming
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Old 20 January 2024, 11:51 PM   #51
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Awesome news Michael … nothing like an eagerly awaited incoming
It's also cool to see work-in-progress pictures. I will post them when I get them
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Old 21 January 2024, 12:09 AM   #52
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It's also cool to see work-in-progress pictures. I will post them when I get them

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Old 21 January 2024, 12:30 AM   #53
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Old 21 January 2024, 12:45 AM   #54
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An update:
There is a very slight delay in the completion date from the originally scheduled Q1 2024 to April 2024 (not much really). I was informed by my AD that the production for my watch has started and the movement will commence next week. All good and I am expecting some work-in-progress pictures soon.

And yes, I'm looking forward to travel to my favourite country Japan to collect my Insight Micro-Rotor this April. I have already planned what ramen and teppanyaki (Kobe beef is incomparable) to have there. Alas the sakura bloom is over by then but there is always another time. I can't believe my heart is pumping fast as I am typing this post
I will also be in Tokyo in April. And looks like I will also miss the Sakura by a week just like last year.
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Old 21 January 2024, 01:02 AM   #55
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Thanks Gus!
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Old 4 February 2024, 09:35 PM   #56
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Below are 2 pictures of my actual watch during assembling. It's quite surreal seeing them as I have never experienced such personal service from a watch manufacturer. I can also choose between 2 numbers for my serial number.

Finally get to see these lovely sharp inward angles and bevels!
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Old 9 February 2024, 02:35 PM   #57
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The date of collection has been firmed up. Will post incoming then
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Old 9 February 2024, 02:51 PM   #58
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Update
Below are 2 pictures of my actual watch during assembling. It's quite surreal seeing them as I have never experienced such personal service from a watch manufacturer. I can also choose between 2 numbers for my serial number.

Finally get to see these lovely sharp inward angles and bevels!
Everything looks so good the pictures look computer generated!
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Old 15 February 2024, 05:00 PM   #59
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What an amazing thread have to look thru this part of the forum more often. Independents really have to be seen in person as the pictures don’t always do them justice.
Congratulations on an amazing timepiece- can’t wait for incoming post


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Old 15 February 2024, 06:22 PM   #60
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RG uses S screws and I do think it adds to the overall aesthetics of the watch. The S screw is supposed to allow the person to apply more force due to the "longer" line in the screw head
Very nice model Michael.

The stock pix don’t show the ‘s’ screws in a good way?

Your new one should look much better.
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