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Thanks, SJX, for this ....
Oct 12, 2008,09:39 AM
.... very interesting and thorough explanation. I had a feeling that the motif might had that origin. Anyway, the execution of the motif is brilliant, the choice of the Shimoda concept very clever as is the choice of having markers at 2, 4, 8 and 10. It all adds up to a very harmonious layout, very personalized and unique. One more thank you for a very intriguing article, SJX.
Sven
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Many thanks for this exiting journey
By: Sven : October 12th, 2008-00:10
A true masterpiece in arts & crafts. I wonder, though, why this particular motif is chosen. Is their some symbolic or religious background for choosing this particular and unusual motif? Please bear with me, if I have overseen an explanation somewhere els...
The reasons behind the monkey motif and the choice of numerals...
By: SJX : October 12th, 2008-07:24
According to the customer who ordered the watch, the monkey motif was selected because his son was born in the Chinese year of the Monkey. As for the rational behind the unusual choice of numerals: "I don't want to clutter the watch with too many numbers ...
Thanks, SJX, for this ....
By: Sven : October 12th, 2008-09:39
.... very interesting and thorough explanation. I had a feeling that the motif might had that origin. Anyway, the execution of the motif is brilliant, the choice of the Shimoda concept very clever as is the choice of having markers at 2, 4, 8 and 10. It a...
The owner's taste in watches is sophisticated and unusual
By: SJX : October 12th, 2008-09:46
and I think that is evident in his vision of what he wants the PSM to be. This is not the only custom or bespoke watch he has ordered, so hopefully he will share his other projects with us in due time. - SJX