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Offline sidestreaker

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ALS Christmas present!!
« on: December 25, 2013, 10:46:26 AM »
Merry Christmas to all.

I just want to briefly share my excitement on receiving the best gift from my other half...



As the title here suggest, this 2 volume book consist of great wealth of information of a part of German watchmaking history.



One of my favourite section here is the B-Uhr reference watches.



The earlier grande complications...



One of many typical hunter calibre...



This is fantastic, the earlier precision chronometer pocket watch, precedent to the current Pour Le Merite tourbillion...



And some of the current release and masterpiece...

The 2 volumes consists of lots of beautiful photographs, narrating the the history and progress of timepiece and craftsmanship in Saxony, particularly focusing around Dresden. There's a complete section on traditional watchmaking technology and how some of these tools were still used until recently. Also, a lot of reference to other German-speaking watchmakers ( eg. Stowa), Lange's version of an improved IWC's Pallweber watches, and offer some insight and into the times during the war with great specimen of deck and observation watches. Many of the contemporary German wristwatches we see today can find its roots and precedents here.

I foresee spending countless evenings going through the contents and this is not helping in controlling my urge and lust over their timepieces...
« Last Edit: December 25, 2013, 10:51:26 AM by sidestreaker »

Offline ck77

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Re: ALS Christmas present!!
« Reply #1 on: December 25, 2013, 11:19:14 AM »
wow a very nice gift indeed  :thumbsup:
Merry Christmas  :Dancing_banana:

Offline davidtth

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Re: ALS Christmas present!!
« Reply #2 on: December 25, 2013, 12:38:32 PM »
So u should know wat to do next... Msg is quite clear here.. ;D

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Re: ALS Christmas present!!
« Reply #3 on: December 26, 2013, 03:43:28 PM »
THat was one big ass book set you have there  :thumbsup: Did she bought locally or imported overseas?

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Re: ALS Christmas present!!
« Reply #4 on: December 26, 2013, 08:28:19 PM »
This is real poison...better stay away from this thread... ;D

Offline sidestreaker

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Re: ALS Christmas present!!
« Reply #5 on: December 27, 2013, 12:49:20 PM »
wow a very nice gift indeed  :thumbsup:
Merry Christmas  :Dancing_banana:
THat was one big ass book set you have there  :thumbsup: Did she bought locally or imported overseas?

Thanks! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Will drool over this for a while...

So u should know wat to do next... Msg is quite clear here.. ;D

Buy more books?  ;)

THat was one big ass book set you have there  :thumbsup: Did she bought locally or imported overseas?

It's worth is weight I can tell you that. She bought it in Kinokuniya in Dubai. I'm sure they would either have it in KLCC or you can place an order on it. Let me know if you need the ISBN no.

This is real poison...better stay away from this thread... ;D

Too late for me, bro, hehehe

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Re: ALS Christmas present!!
« Reply #6 on: December 27, 2013, 07:20:56 PM »
Wish to share this pic. Day after christmas!

 

its something for next year.
Will share the experience once I get it in my hands....

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Re: ALS Christmas present!!
« Reply #7 on: December 27, 2013, 08:10:32 PM »
wow…
u started off with preowned IWC then an AP RO then now a Lange…

MWF starting to have enthusiasts like you and Eric.. slow starters but once started you guys fly…

I tot ur Fin Minister didn't approve of any more expensive watches? unless…. no dun tell me you got her a PP??
« Last Edit: December 27, 2013, 08:16:09 PM by JOS2012 »
Personal taste and preferences evolve over years, hopefully not 1 full circle otherwise it means we haven't learnt a single thing.

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Re: ALS Christmas present!!
« Reply #8 on: December 27, 2013, 08:52:43 PM »
wow…
u started off with preowned IWC then an AP RO then now a Lange…

MWF starting to have enthusiasts like you and Eric.. slow starters but once started you guys fly…

I tot ur Fin Minister didn't approve of any more expensive watches? unless…. no dun tell me you got her a PP??


Better then that.......(and cheaper too)
Bought her dad, my F.I.L his first rolex. A dj2 in two tone for his 80th birthday. ;D
Matter settled and got a big fat pass card for next year's dream.


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Re: ALS Christmas present!!
« Reply #9 on: December 27, 2013, 09:01:41 PM »
You're one damn smart cookie.. :thumbsup:


wow…
u started off with preowned IWC then an AP RO then now a Lange…

MWF starting to have enthusiasts like you and Eric.. slow starters but once started you guys fly…

I tot ur Fin Minister didn't approve of any more expensive watches? unless…. no dun tell me you got her a PP??


Better then that.......(and cheaper too)
Bought her dad, my F.I.L his first rolex. A dj2 in two tone for his 80th birthday. ;D
Matter settled and got a big fat pass card for next year's dream.
Personal taste and preferences evolve over years, hopefully not 1 full circle otherwise it means we haven't learnt a single thing.

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Re: ALS Christmas present!!
« Reply #10 on: December 27, 2013, 10:42:39 PM »
Lets not deviate too much from the topic of the TS.
German watchmaking.... I agree 100%, well made and aesthetically pleasing.