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Three Indies, Three Complications, Three Days....One pose
The Indie spectrum of watchcollecting taken as a whole, has as many complications, if not more, then most brands, even big brands.
Below, Ludovic Ballouard UpSide Down watch, modified from a vintage Peseuax 7001 movement. whimsical like its creator....Hours are upside down, till it is "required" it reads 9:28 on the dial. sad story of his Harry Winston Opus 13 saga....More in separate report.
FP Journe Octa Zodiaque, Journe is almost a "brand", or as brand like as it could be, with big boutiques and a sleek marketing department and worldwide distribution. If you have to buy a Indie, and you want brand like hospitality and service, Journe is the one to go for. Below, a totally useless, but interesting complication, basically on the pheripheral rings tells you the month and its accompanying zodiac sign. More in separate report.
FP Journe Octa Zodiaque, Journe is almost a "brand", or as brand like as it could be, with big boutiques and a sleek marketing department and worldwide distribution. If you have to buy a Indie, and you want brand like hospitality and service, Journe is the one to go for. Below, a totally useless, but interesting complication, basically on the pheripheral rings tells you the month and its accompanying zodiac sign. More in separate report.
my favourite from this year and GPHG winner, the Gronefeld Remontoire. the quest for contant force continues.....this version comes with a dial made by Kari Voutilalinen dial factory. The Gronefled Brothers, to me, represents the fun side of Indie collection, great guys with a huge sense of humour, non of the "take thyself" too seriously crap some of the Indie watchmakers are becoming. the watch itself is epitome of what the Purists in me seeks - single complication watch extremely well executed and carefully conceptualised. More in separate report.
Hope everyone enjoy this medley of wrist shots with brief comments. done with mid week blues. I am wearing the Gronefled today, the last picture, and its all shades of blues from periwinkle to baby blue to ultramarine!!!
Best, Horo
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Three Indies, Three Complications, Three Days....One pose
The Indie spectrum of watchcollecting taken as a whole, has as many complications, if not more, then most brands, even big brands. Below, Ludovic Ballouard UpSide Down watch, modified from a vintage Peseuax 7001 movement. whimsical like its creator....Hou...
It's a true pleasure to see an upside down here. Really nice timepiece with a truly demonstrative mouvement and a poetic way to display the time
And what about the Tim & Bart watch. So gorgeous both front and back. A Grail! Best wishes Alkiro
I have really become smitten with the upside down lately.
What a wonderfully playful watch.
You will need about an hour or two to adjust
....to the novel way of telling the hour. It's fine after. Naturally, it's not as intuitive as normal hours and minute hands.... But decimal time telling via mobile phone is arguably even more intuitive then regular wristwatch! Best Horo
Thanks for sharing.
You are of course right about the legibility. It's interesting to hear from the owner's perspective.
I don't think you realize to which extent you make me happy...
I am a well known fan of the Indies and what I love most with them (apart from their watches and their gorgeous finishing) is the contact with the artist / creator / watchmaker. They are all so accessible and friendly it makes all the difference vs the us...
the Indie world is evolving and new exciting ones are popping up
the old names are still there, I consider Ludovic and Gronefled Bros as generation 1.5, the inbetween generation from Halter/Dufour and Armin Strom/Akrivia. news names like David Candeux is someone to watch, former JLC watchmaker. on the lighter note, you...
Some watchmakers starting to behave like celebrity chefs or starchitects
.....those I avoid. Best Horo
You could go into midlife crisis too, like me!! 😬
Midlife crisis tend to increase your horological and sartorial quotient, and also inflate your bank loan facilities. 😜 Best, Horo
3 superb pieces.
I look forward to your reports, especially about the Ballouard saga.
Outstanding.
Three beauties, each with their own unique characteristics. Personally my preferences lie with the Up/Down (whimsical charm!) and the Gronefeld (steampunk HH). Very much looking forward to more pics and thoughts!
That gronefeld is just something else and haunting me for a while
Lovely independents you have
Just visit me again..... I will sort out your future plans!!! 😬
Iggy's, the restaurant I brought you to, but has just been renovated, and single Michelin star this year, I am sure Best, Horo
I would love to it was a great night for sure to remember
I also remember tiplling club was amazing a friend of mine took me there once
Love your photographs!!!
I love the Ballouard Upside Down piece! You have piqued my interest! Thank you!
welcomed sir,
apols for late reply. its Indie haute horology with a sense of fun, done in a classical case, using a vintage movement. thats my one liner for it. owned it for several years now. best, Horo
Love the shirt, jacket and shoe combos ...
And the gronefeld ain't too shabby either 👍
The Grönefeld is a beast.
One of the two highlights of my visit to Baselworld in 2016. Great to see more of your posts! Cheers, Brandon
I was at their booth at Baselworld
And was smitten. Originally ordered the salmon dial, and switched to the Kari dial when it became available. Thanks v m Best, Horo
Tim and Bart were definitely the toast of the palace with this watch.
Great choice. Is the blued remontoire governor a bespoke touch? Cheers, Brandon
The UpSide Down is a fun watch.
The back side is really stunning, I always say you should wear it upside down. The workmanship of the Gronefeld Remontoire is off the charts and the brothers are great to work with.
