DAVOSA - 43mm automatic, Sapphire Pilots Chronometer
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Ends 03/08

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The Panama - Chapter II
 

This watch has many similar features to the original Ancyent Marinere with appropriate changes in design to keep pace with today's watch "science",  D.Freemont has produced a unique bezel design for the Panama - an engineering feature of unique importance.    The Ancyent Marinere is also a famous literary work by Samuel Coleridge, written in 1798.  The story recounts the strange voyage that takes the crew through some rough water and psychological battles.  The only remaining crew member, the "Ancyent Marinere,” then devotes his life to righting and enlightening others about the lessons of life.      Our original Ancyent Marinere presents the story in a horological way up until the central character finds himself alone on the deck of a derelict ship with an Albatross around his neck.  The Sea drama was placed at the coordinates of 05N/95W ( the reference number of the watch series )  and is inscribed with the derivative quote " water water everywhere but not a drop to leak (drink)."  The Panama is a continuation of the tale which has a climax at Panama... 9N/82W ( reference # and coordinates )  The Marinere continues his message,  be kind to man, beast and bird alike, " Nothing is as Noble as Kindness" -  This is engraved on the back of the watch around the exhibition window.  What has been said about the Panama with its technological advances and link to literature is truly gratifying to us at d.freemont. We are delighted to offer this wonderful piece, with pride.

Voyager - The Final Chapter The Voyager is the last in the series, and prophetically the most important as it traces ones own lifetime.  I consider this the apex of the message - Be kind to man, bird and beast alike...a life voyage when man's faith and superstitions are tested.  The Ancyent Marinere kills the Albatross, caused by the crews' confusion over the superstitious presence of the Bird.  Later the crew swings their opinion, hanging the Albatross around the Marinere's neck.  The Marinere finds himself the only one left as death has overcome the ship and its crew...  "water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink...like a painted ship upon a painted ocean"  a monolog of despair. The Voyager's balance wheel reminds us to search the depths of our own soul.  The dial color was chosen to replicate the overcast burning sun of a Pacific doldrum.  The Albatross is positioned at 6 o'clock reminding us that it did lie dead upon the deck - never to fly again.  The old seaman, in his agony, captures our attention and moves along with his sordid tale pointing out that "he prayeth best, who loveth best, all things both great and small", for nothing is more noble than kindness, as we are but a slice of God who made and loves us all. Customer Comment: "My compliments on yet another stunning time piece (Voyager).  It was well worth the wait.  I particularly love the contrast between the sumptuous mocha dial, the jet black of the hands and markers, offset by the lustrous steely glow of the engine turned bezel.  Really stunning.  And the dark brown ostrich strap is the perfect compliment, I'm so glad I chose it.  Of course, the glimpse of the watch's internal 'beating heart' - ringed with gold - really makes it an eye stopper.  The teak wood gift box is the perfect housing for this varied and stunning collection.  A cherished collector set! Thanks so very much!"  TV

"Ancyent Marinere Series"  - Boxed Set ONLY 2 SETS LEFT "Trilogy of the Ancyent Marinere" the 3-watch set can be purchased now.  There are only 20 sets of the Trilogy Price: $1795 with straps                   + $14.50 S&H   Yes, enroll me in the payment plan.    Order  >   *Optional 60/20/20 payment plan  Payment with order  60% = $1084.50  Your credit card will be billed 30 days later 20% =  $361.50  and finally 60 days later 20% =  $361.50  *Payment plan is valid for US and Canadian orders only. Read "Trilogy of the Ancyent Marinere" review in Nov. 06 International Watch magazine - Click Here

                    

 

Notice: There are a total of 900 Ancyent Marinere in the series:

* The original Ancyent Marinere with luminous dial and screw down crown 300 pieces

* The Panama 250 pieces

* The Voyager 250 pieces

* The Regulator 100 pieces

Only the original has sequential numbers the others are not sequential and may bear any number between 301 and 900.

The Ancyent Marinere, the character from the poem by Coleridge, 1798… relates the tale of a Mariner aboard a ship that sets sail in the Atlantic Ocean somewhere North of the Equator, (The Line), perhaps Florida.  The journey takes the ship South along the Atlantic Coast of South America, around the cold and turbulent waters of Cape Horn, then North into the Pacific Ocean.  While in the rough, dangerous and depressing Arctic seas off the Cape, an Albatross began to follow the ship.  The crew hailed the bird as a good omen and believed that God had sent it to keep them safe. 
The malevolent Mariner did kill the Albatross with a crossbow.   The fog and nasty seas were now blamed upon the bird and therefore, when fair winds and optimism engulfed the crew again, they agreed that it was good for the Albatross to die.  As the ship continued upon the northward course with fair weather, the Line was crossed again… Suddenly, the ship becalmed…the sea was still…the sun did burn – “Water, water, everywhere and not a drop to drink.”
The crew placed the shame, misfortune, and dead bird around the Mariner’s neck. One by one the crew all fell to the sea…leaving only the Mariner to contemplate the deed.  The calm is finally broken.  The angels send the Mariner along again.  Eventually the illusionary and solitary Mariner reaches land.   The Mariner is compelled to tell his story to relieve his pain and shame to all he encounters with this message: “be kind to all, beast or bird and man”.
The designer, having appreciated this great literary work, sought to capture a mystical and perhaps amulet power as well as he conceived the “Ancyent Marinere” wristwatch. The watch has a mystical side…it’s more than a timetale…it’s noble and admirable. Using a new luminescence material it imparts a supernatural glow to the dial and hands.  There is a paranormal presence reported by some wearers.  The designer admits that these references are not empirical nor are they meant to be indicting…merely subjective observations expressed by some wearers.