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Santorini -
Classic Aegean
"Tortoise” finished ss case

d.freemont introduces the “Santorini” – a tribute to the art and literary
culture fostered by the Greeks in the Hellenistic Age. A violent
volcano 50 miles across tore a caldron into the Mediterranean that
scattered islands about the Aegean. The most revered of these islands is
“Santorini” which is known for its spectacular sunsets. Santorini is the
archetypical example of the beauty of this wondrous place – certainly the
inspiration for the classic simplicity that has endured the ages.
d.freemont has taken the cue from this heritage by producing its newest
timepiece dedicated to the classics....
“The Santorini Old
Testament Connection”
Santorini Island was formed by a violent volcanic event – this event
happened about the time of the great plagues in Egypt. The Old
Testament account of the many plagues leading up to the Exodus of the Jews
– across the opening in the Red Sea is speculated by some archeologist to
explain these events. More information about this study is available
on the History Channel.


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Optionally personalized with
a Mylar insert adhering to the inside back glass displaying the
owner's
family name.
+
$15
Unique "Tortoise finished" stainless
steel case.
Shown left and above (not a PVD coating)
$1100
Also
available with standard polished stainless steel case.
Shown right.
Price: $1000
d.freemont watches are timed just prior to
shipping... a copy of the actual computer setting is included. Your name
will appear on the print-out along with the serial number of the watch. Each
watch comes in a gift box with all warranty and papers. d.freemont watches are truly collectible -
limited production.
Customer Comments:
"My
Santorini watch arrived and is even more beautiful in
person.
I have already gotten numerous comments about it. Thank you very
much." AG
"When I got home this evening the new
Santorini
watch was in my mail box. It is more beautiful in person than what the
adverts depict it; I love the way the case changes from shades of gold and
yellow to purple. I also love the type of hands that you placed on the
watch, it makes reading the minutes easier and gives the watch a very
classic look. The watch is beautiful and I could not be more pleased with
it." RB
"I received my
Santorini yesterday and I must admit, I’m impressed. I
didn’t know if I would like the heat treated case but I absolutely love
it! Great dial also. Almost all of my automatics and mechanicals are ETA’s
but this is the first Unitas that I have. I like it too. I know that you
pay great attention to detail as addressed in your personal letter by
thanking me for my service. I take care of all the HVAC controls at Beale
AFB but I am an old Viet Nam vet. As a customer, I really appreciate the
personal touch . All the paperwork, including the computer printout was
great! I don’t buy watches to impress people. Most of the people I hang
out with wouldn’t know a Rolex from a
Timex. I buy watches because I like them. All my pals ask me why I buy so
many…32 at this point…watches and I
tell them 'Time is the only thing we have a finite amount of. You might as
well be able to tell it accurately and with style.' You can use that if
you want as well as any part of this e-mail. I like you, your wife and
your watches. I’m proud to own a d freemont!" DD
"I received my
Santorini today and it is all
I expected it would be and much more. I first saw photos of the watch in
your advertisements and on your web site. As nice as the photos are, they
do not do justice to the subtle beauty of this timepiece. I think any
watch lover would be able to tell, as I did, just how expertly crafted the
Santorini
is from the first wind of the crown. In my view, the
Santorini
defines the difference between a store bought, over-hyped,
mass-produced wrist watch and work of horological art. I know that any
time I walk into a room wearing my
Santorini, no one else will
have a finer watch than mine. Thanks again for your help and a
beautiful timepiece that I absolutely love. I look forward to my next
purchase from you." TG
"It’s been more than a month since I
received my latest D. Freemont watch, the stunning
Santorini. It hadn’t been
my intention to wait so long before offering my appreciation of what
you’ve created.
But I just had to wear it for a good long time and make its acquaintance.
Santorini and I have been
living in the Twin Cities’ bracing winter, then most of a week’s time in
sunny mellow San Diego, and back again. I’ve worn my friend in casual
activities, including daily trips to the “Y,” and at last formally to my
first ballet performance the other week. Long stretches on the wrist—then
a pause while I socialize with other favorite watches in my
collection—then back to
Santorini.
It seems to be my best buddy now, no matter where I go or what I’m doing.
If I ever get afflicted with desert island syndrome, I hope my
Santorini happens to be
along for the ride at that moment. Chances are overwhelming that it will
be.
I love your design’s use of color, of straight and curved lines, including
the choice of hands. My eye now warms to the suggestion of
Santorini itself, having
seen many pictures of the island recently. (My wife and I want to go there
some day… but have settled right now for a local Greek restaurant that’s
exceptional and of the same name: http://www.santorinimn.com/.) The
case-hardened bezel is gorgeous and a perfect complement. (In fact, it
happened that its tone matched a finial on the restored balcony of a
bed&breakfast we stayed at in San Diego--though the proprietor told me
that decoration was ceramic, of course.)
Santorini's size is the
favorite of my wrist--and I take intense pleasure in realizing that this
form follows function in matching the size of the Unitas movement (itself
a pleasure, too, in that it’s my first one).
I can’t thank you enough for creating a watchmaker’s device that I’ll
never tire of measuring time with… nor gazing upon." JC
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