Good morning Bill. You know I'm a big fan of your videos, but this one is my favorite of all time. I was so happy that you were the person who purchased this watch. My jealousy toward the person who "beat me to it" turned to complete and utter joy and happiness. Wear it in good health, you deserve it! I'm sorry you got stuck with FedEx again. Hopefully one day you'll have a great overseas shipping experience with them. Best regards, Brian
Hi Brian, I really felt bad about presenting the Moritz Grossmann AUTUM Pure H. After I made the video, I was thinking, "Well it's been on C24 for a month; so everyone had a shot at it...." Then the 'Watch Vulture' in me decided to pounce!-sort of 'The devil made me do it' excuse. Just glad it made it through the FedEx 'kill-a-deal' maze. Take care, Bill
What a story of actually getting the watch and the interaction with FedEx Dr.!! Crazy story dealing with the software 😂 Congratulations on another great acquisition to your collection!
Hi Bill, congratulation on your new watch. I actually saw the same watch few weeks ago and a Breguet 5177 white enamel dial were in bargain price. Then, I decided to go for the later so I can compare the dial with my Etude 1 and Breguet 5177. I love dealing with the seller from UAE and Japan because they tend to have amazing deal (good price). 99% of the Japanese seller will show their integrity by picturing of all the watch defects (if any), and describe the watch problem (if any) in Chrono24, so the buyer can expect what they pay for.
An eventful story for a great watch (made by a great company!). Now that you're in the German silver stranglehold, Bill, time for you to take a visit to your closest Lange boutique and compare the three great Deustch brands: Lang und Heyne, Moritz Grossman, & A. Lange und Soehne! Particularly curious to see which one you like the best :D
Yes, Tuna, for international shipping, I've heard DHL is #1. FedEx has gone a little too far in cutting down expenses by substituting junky AI software for people. Also, they seem to find something wrong with every international watch shipment that just makes me (and others) want to use any other shipper. On the other hand, the people I deal with at FedEx are doing the best they can. Take care, Bill
Hi Bill, Please watch out with tracking numbers and barcodes. The tracking number can allow someone to see in which city a package was delivered and the barcode that looks like a large QR code can help find the full address I believe. Hiding the address is usually not enough.
Thanks Abdul. Indeed I was lucky to find a watch that good that I could afford. Busy getting ready my watches to sell to make room for my two new Lyriques! Take care, Bill
Hi Bill, congrats on the new watch! Like you, I’m not keen on skeleton dials but this is an exception as the hands remain visible. Happy wearing. Regards Ed
Thanks Ed. The 'collage of hands' does make it a little harder to read, but not so hard I cannot read the time... I just have to pay closer attention! Take care, Bill
CT this is the one that I mentioned in my video ( ruclips.net/video/a9CFWv3AJRQ/видео.htmlsi=Od5fPrQZzmfw3tSx ) Everyone knows I'm a vulture when it comes to watches - wait patiently then swoop and snatch. Take care, Bill
@@watchartsci it’s a sound tactic. At high level collecting, a lot of it is knowing what you want and what’s a good deal on it when it comes along. That kind of knowledge only comes from experience.
I've got a Night of my own going on the guy i got to put the Breguet Nouveau together had no problem putting the watch together but when he went to put it in the case the dial is bigger than the case ! I don't know where i went wrong I either ordered the wrong size case or the wrong size dial. I'm gonna get together with him & try & figure it out a bigger case would be easier since he's got the movement & hand together. What a disappointment.
@@watchartsci I'm gonna go pick up the watch & see what the problem is I've only talked with him on the phone. It sounds like he's put the face of the watch on the movement & put the hands on the dial but the dial doesn't fit the case hopefully all I'll have to do is order a bigger case it sounds like the hard work is done hopefully. I'll keep you posted.
I concur RH, and they've had some great watches entered in the GPHG and not even a nomination. When I talked with Christin Hutter in October, she told me that most of their watches had sold out-they only make about 200 annually and they're very expensive. I got lucky is all. Take care, Bil
Congrats on the watch! MG is on my wish list as well. I was wondering if you'd do a video or perhaps a stream where we discuss popular/favorite/aspirational square/rectangular watch comparisons. L&H Georg, Patek Gondolo, Rolex Cellini Prince, Moritz Grossman Cornerstone, Cartier Tank CPCP, etc?
Great story! Just bought a watch from Dubai last month. Super nice guy, great job with bubble wraps. Please edit the video if you can. Besides fun play with the address. There is another information you need to remove. Can never be cautious enough online.
Thanks Pand! If you're referring to the watch's serial number if you look closely you'll see that the two are different and neither is correct.🤫 Fun with Photoshop. Take care, Bill
Congratulations on the MG Bill! Amazing watch. 👍 Your story about the international shipping situation is the reason I don’t do international shipping anymore, I already lost 3 purchases!
Oh no OBud! Three were lost! I've had none lost but one was returned because of the gator strap (got it later, though.) I much prefer national shipping as well, but it's hard to pass up a good deal. Take care, Bill
@HRM Ha! I've had issues with a simple shipment to Canada-last I looked we're still on the same continent. My best luck has been with international shipping to and from Asia. Take care, Bill
Hi Bill thank you for sharing your experience. I live in Bangkok so I'd rather have a holiday in Japan and buy one or two watches at the same time. I dealt with the Japanese in the past and although there reluctant to haggle your pretty sure to get the genuine article. Hope one day to pick up a Habring even if it means a holiday with the wife in Austria.
Michael, I'm pretty sure that a US Customs charge was added to the CC I used to pay for the watch. However, US Customs charges for watches is as little as 1.5%-not much. Take care, Bill
I keep wondering what they're doing to make shipping so difficult with International shipping, Stonitful. The individual people I've dealt with are very nice and helpful, but they always add baggage. Why? Take care, Bill
Im sorry,but the finishing of the case,dial and the movement looks like Aliexpress 100$ watch,except the regulator,which is the piece of art. .I know,its MG,but for the price you pay you can get PP or Lange.
@@watchartscithat's very subtle Bill and I fully concur. MG are class but yes a bit on the expensive side , . My only slight grumble is the hands tend to be on the fine and delicate side which can make reading the time slightly tricky. I did ask Christine if they'd consider slightly more manly hands on some of their watches (PP pilot for example) but she suggested it wasn't their DNA so unlikely. I'd love you to talk about their movements if you ever get time
Good question Books, but I got it from a link on Chrono24. Here's a link to the MG site with the models of the AUTUM H: en.grossmann-uhren.com/watch/atum-pure-h/ Some may crop up on a Google search as well. Take care, Bill
You got lucky. Your watch could have become property of the U.S. Govt just like the ark of the covenant. Better to keep your eyes closed and hope for the best.
@@watchartsci It almost happened to the governator so anything is possible. I usually fly out to get my watches if they are overseas and pay the import duties when I return with the item. If you are buying a very expensive watch why take such risks as trusting delivery to someone else?
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Good morning Bill. You know I'm a big fan of your videos, but this one is my favorite of all time. I was so happy that you were the person who purchased this watch. My jealousy toward the person who "beat me to it" turned to complete and utter joy and happiness. Wear it in good health, you deserve it!
I'm sorry you got stuck with FedEx again. Hopefully one day you'll have a great overseas shipping experience with them.
Best regards, Brian
Hi Brian, I really felt bad about presenting the Moritz Grossmann AUTUM Pure H. After I made the video, I was thinking, "Well it's been on C24 for a month; so everyone had a shot at it...." Then the 'Watch Vulture' in me decided to pounce!-sort of 'The devil made me do it' excuse. Just glad it made it through the FedEx 'kill-a-deal' maze. Take care, Bill
Congrats, Bill. Enjoy it. -Adam
Hey Adam, thanks man! Take care, Bill
What a story of actually getting the watch and the interaction with FedEx Dr.!! Crazy story dealing with the software 😂 Congratulations on another great acquisition to your collection!
Thanks Javi! Now I've got to sell my unused watches. Take care, Bill
Maury Grossman makes a nice watch.
'Maury?' You mean 'Moritz' Michael? Yes, they do make a nice watch. Take care, Bill
Hi Bill, congratulation on your new watch.
I actually saw the same watch few weeks ago and a Breguet 5177 white enamel dial were in bargain price.
Then, I decided to go for the later so I can compare the dial with my Etude 1 and Breguet 5177.
I love dealing with the seller from UAE and Japan because they tend to have amazing deal (good price).
99% of the Japanese seller will show their integrity by picturing of all the watch defects (if any), and describe the watch problem (if any) in Chrono24, so the buyer can expect what they pay for.
I've had the same good experience Hong. Take care, Bill
An eventful story for a great watch (made by a great company!). Now that you're in the German silver stranglehold, Bill, time for you to take a visit to your closest Lange boutique and compare the three great Deustch brands: Lang und Heyne, Moritz Grossman, & A. Lange und Soehne! Particularly curious to see which one you like the best :D
Abdul, that's an easy one: Lang & Heyne-I've had my Friedrich II from before Marco left. Would love to get a Georg! Take care, Bill
A stunning example of the watchmaker's art Bill. Congratulations. From experience, DHL seems pretty efficient.
Yes, Tuna, for international shipping, I've heard DHL is #1. FedEx has gone a little too far in cutting down expenses by substituting junky AI software for people. Also, they seem to find something wrong with every international watch shipment that just makes me (and others) want to use any other shipper. On the other hand, the people I deal with at FedEx are doing the best they can. Take care, Bill
Hi Bill, Please watch out with tracking numbers and barcodes. The tracking number can allow someone to see in which city a package was delivered and the barcode that looks like a large QR code can help find the full address I believe. Hiding the address is usually not enough.
Thank you Gabriel! Will remember! Take care, Bill
Rhodium is the plating on white gold e.g. wedding rings. Nomos uses it on their watches.
That's it Velviaman-it's a treatment to keep it nice. Take care, Bill
Congratulations Bill, that is a great story, and a fantastic deal. MG make amazing watches.
Thanks Abdul. Indeed I was lucky to find a watch that good that I could afford. Busy getting ready my watches to sell to make room for my two new Lyriques! Take care, Bill
Wow stunning choice! Never stop amazing me, Bill!
I'm just an old watch vulture, Cessar. Take care, Bill
Hi Bill, congrats on the new watch! Like you, I’m not keen on skeleton dials but this is an exception as the hands remain visible. Happy wearing. Regards Ed
Thanks Ed. The 'collage of hands' does make it a little harder to read, but not so hard I cannot read the time... I just have to pay closer attention! Take care, Bill
I wonder if maybe that’s the point sometimes, to pause a little longer and consume the craftsmanship not just the time. All the best, Ed
Christine will be happy. Great choice.
Ps. My most recent buy from JLC also has a balance spring and escapement from Nivarox-FAR.
I love that JLC you got Erik! Talk about a great choice! Take care, Bill
I would snap up a Grossmann super fast if it was in the budget. Same goes for that VC you’ve got on! Good score
CT this is the one that I mentioned in my video ( ruclips.net/video/a9CFWv3AJRQ/видео.htmlsi=Od5fPrQZzmfw3tSx ) Everyone knows I'm a vulture when it comes to watches - wait patiently then swoop and snatch. Take care, Bill
@@watchartsci it’s a sound tactic. At high level collecting, a lot of it is knowing what you want and what’s a good deal on it when it comes along. That kind of knowledge only comes from experience.
Congratulations Bill. Enjoy!
Hey Freddy, thanks man! Take care, Bill
Your a great story teller Bill i enjoyed it . Congratulations on your new watch i love it green is my favorite color 👍
I've got a Night of my own going on the guy i got to put the Breguet Nouveau together had no problem putting the watch together but when he went to put it in the case the dial is bigger than the case ! I don't know where i went wrong I either ordered the wrong size case or the wrong size dial. I'm gonna get together with him & try & figure it out a bigger case would be easier since he's got the movement & hand together. What a disappointment.
We're a couple of 'Greenies' Junior! Take care, Bill
Oh no! Is the dial the enamel one? Did you get the 41mm case? Let me know how it turns out. Take care, Bill
@@watchartsci I'm gonna go pick up the watch & see what the problem is I've only talked with him on the phone. It sounds like he's put the face of the watch on the movement & put the hands on the dial but the dial doesn't fit the case hopefully all I'll have to do is order a bigger case it sounds like the hard work is done hopefully. I'll keep you posted.
Crazy story 😂 if you ever need a help checking a watch in the UAE just let me know, Bill.
Cesar, thanks, will do. The guy I dealt with was great. Take care, Bill
Lovely acquisition Bill, congrats and enjoy!
Hey Paul, thanks man! Take care, Bill
Moritz Grossman does not get the attention they need. Definitely a watch I would have if I could afford it
I concur RH, and they've had some great watches entered in the GPHG and not even a nomination. When I talked with Christin Hutter in October, she told me that most of their watches had sold out-they only make about 200 annually and they're very expensive. I got lucky is all. Take care, Bil
Congrats on the watch! MG is on my wish list as well. I was wondering if you'd do a video or perhaps a stream where we discuss popular/favorite/aspirational square/rectangular watch comparisons. L&H Georg, Patek Gondolo, Rolex Cellini Prince, Moritz Grossman Cornerstone, Cartier Tank CPCP, etc?
That would be interesting Paul. Be a good one for a live stream. Take care, Bill
Glad to see this video. The Seller is here and im sorry for the hassle of FEDEX. Most importantly please wear it in good health and enjoy it
Salem, I couldn't have bought it from a nicer and more helpful person. Take care, Bill
Thank you again ..appreciate you @@watchartsci
Great story! Just bought a watch from Dubai last month. Super nice guy, great job with bubble wraps. Please edit the video if you can. Besides fun play with the address. There is another information you need to remove. Can never be cautious enough online.
Thanks Pand! If you're referring to the watch's serial number if you look closely you'll see that the two are different and neither is correct.🤫 Fun with Photoshop. Take care, Bill
@@watchartsci Forgot to congratulate you on the new watch! I am referring to tracking info. Take care! Bill.
@@pandayuan Yikes! Good point!
Nice get Bill !!
Thanks Tim! Did you pick anything in Paris? Take care, Bill
@@watchartsci ring only for my better 1/2.
Congratulations on the MG Bill! Amazing watch. 👍
Your story about the international shipping situation is the reason I don’t do international shipping anymore, I already lost 3 purchases!
International shipping isnt a issue for me, intercontinental is.
Oh no OBud! Three were lost! I've had none lost but one was returned because of the gator strap (got it later, though.) I much prefer national shipping as well, but it's hard to pass up a good deal. Take care, Bill
@HRM Ha! I've had issues with a simple shipment to Canada-last I looked we're still on the same continent. My best luck has been with international shipping to and from Asia. Take care, Bill
@@watchartsci I won’t do any business with Chrono24 anymore, it’s full of scammers, especially from Poland and Italy! 🤮
Hi Bill thank you for sharing your experience. I live in Bangkok so I'd rather have a holiday in Japan and buy one or two watches at the same time. I dealt with the Japanese in the past and although there reluctant to haggle your pretty sure to get the genuine article. Hope one day to pick up a Habring even if it means a holiday with the wife in Austria.
I've had great luck buying directly from Japan, Supaporn. I've vote for an Austrian holiday for a Habring2 Felix myself! Take care, Bill
pretty nice watch!do you actually have to pay inport fees from dubai to us?
thx &brgrds
Michael, I'm pretty sure that a US Customs charge was added to the CC I used to pay for the watch. However, US Customs charges for watches is as little as 1.5%-not much. Take care, Bill
Lovely watch! So jealous
Don't be jealous, Ali, I'll keep looking and find one for you too! Take care, Bill
@@watchartsci Thanks Bill! With my budget right now the best watch I can buy is to build myself a Breguet Novu 🤣
@@AliReza-do5my 😄
Fedex is terrible. UPS and DHL never had a problem. Much easier to pay duty too,
I keep wondering what they're doing to make shipping so difficult with International shipping, Stonitful. The individual people I've dealt with are very nice and helpful, but they always add baggage. Why? Take care, Bill
Im sorry,but the finishing of the case,dial and the movement looks like Aliexpress 100$ watch,except the regulator,which is the piece of art. .I know,its MG,but for the price you pay you can get PP or Lange.
Eduardas have you actually compared them in the metal? I have, and some may conclude that you're misinformed. Take care, Bill
@@watchartscithat's very subtle Bill and I fully concur. MG are class but yes a bit on the expensive side ,
. My only slight grumble is the hands tend to be on the fine and delicate side which can make reading the time slightly tricky. I did ask Christine if they'd consider slightly more manly hands on some of their watches (PP pilot for example) but she suggested it wasn't their DNA so unlikely.
I'd love you to talk about their movements if you ever get time
Which website is selling this watch ?
Good question Books, but I got it from a link on Chrono24. Here's a link to the MG site with the models of the AUTUM H: en.grossmann-uhren.com/watch/atum-pure-h/ Some may crop up on a Google search as well. Take care, Bill
You got lucky. Your watch could have become property of the U.S. Govt just like the ark of the covenant. Better to keep your eyes closed and hope for the best.
Hi Ivan, have you ever lost a watch to the US Govt? I haven't. Take care, Bill
@@watchartsci It almost happened to the governator so anything is possible.
I usually fly out to get my watches if they are overseas and pay the import duties when I return with the item. If you are buying a very expensive watch why take such risks as trusting delivery to someone else?
@@ivansmith4242 That's probably the best way to avoid the problems, but who wants to travel? Take care, Bill
@@watchartsci risk and reward my friend. Nothing ventured nothing gained.
Bill do not show your address to dishonest people please. A
Thanks Anibal, but those were made up addresses that were 'fixed' with a little PhotoShop. Take care, Bill