DMH Jump Hour Fusion by Fred Dingemans

RJW · 2012-04-28T07:30:21Z

Discover the DMH Jump Hour Fusion by Fred Dingemans, an independent Dutch watchmaker. Explore its unique design, handmade tools, and customization.

RJW

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RJW introduces a truly unique timepiece from independent Dutch watchmaker Fred Dingemans, showcasing his DMH Jump Hour Fusion. This post highlights the artisanal craftsmanship of a one-man operation, where tools are handmade and production is limited to just two watches per month, offering a rare glimpse into a highly customizable and distinctive horological creation.

Some keywords:

Weird crown

Waterdicht

Independent watchmaker

Made in The Netherlands

Home-made tools

Partly open dial

Multi-level dial

Jump Hour

Highly customisable

New Old Stock Tenor Dorly movement

Put them all together and you get....

D. M. H.

Dingemans Mechanische Horloges is the brand of Independent watchmaker Fred Dingemans, based in the Netherlands.

Fred is a one man show. His atelier is his backyard toolshed. My understanding is that he uses vintage machines and has even crafted some of his own tools.

Fred can make 2 watches per month. I believe his current waiting list is now over 2 years long.

My watch is the jump hour fusion. I chose a frosted titanium dial with a red arrow seconds hand.

It has an edgy raw industrial feel to it.

In the picture below the time is 6:13:55 on the 15th

It even comes with a hand made personalised manual

As I said, you won't see one of these every day.

Thanks for looking.

Regards,

Richard.

Key Points from the Discussion

A collector appreciates the watch for its unusual nature and microbrand appeal, acknowledging the challenge of acquiring one due to the limited production of two watches per month and a two-year waiting list.
The author clarifies the unique crown mechanism: a small pin locks the large crown, which in turn locks the small crown for water resistance. Depressing the pin unlocks the large crown, which must be turned until the pin re-engages to allow the small crown to operate all functions.
A collector notes that while the watch lacks a clear pointer for exact time reading, this adds to its charm, and the author confirms he approximates the time to the nearest 5-minute interval, similar to how he reads other watches.
Another owner of a Fred Dingemans watch shares photos of their own piece, noting slight revisions to the dial on RJW's version and expressing appreciation for the design.
The author confirms that his watch's dial is frosted titanium, while the other owner's appears to be brushed steel, highlighting the customization options available.
The author expresses satisfaction in owning a 'jumping watch made by an independent Dutch watchmaker,' acknowledging it as a unique piece in his collection.

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dxboon

Apr 28, 2012

I like the jump hour complication a lot. I'm forever looking at vintage jump hours! This is a neat find and I do like the industrial look of the watch a lot! Enjoy your new toy! Cheers, Daos

G99

Apr 28, 2012

i really like that Richard. it appeals to my sense of the unusual and the liking of microbrands. 2 a month and a 2 year wait. not much chance of jumping on a bargain then my only slight -ve point would be that it has no clear pointer at which to read the time, but then i suppose that is half the fun. enjoy it and lets see a full review in a few months please. Graham

amerix

Apr 28, 2012

" In the picture below the time is 6:13:55 on the 15th" but now I do, well almost ... A rough watch with a definite character! We enjoy these leaping, jumping things - do we not? Cheers, amerix This message has been edited by amerix on 2012-04-28 10:18:02

foversta

Apr 28, 2012

Congrats for this interesting watch and for the nice presentation. THE ONS movement is totally coherent in this context. Fx

amerix

Apr 28, 2012

some crawling, creeping and for some creepy creatures that can respond it to a food-supply or a threat in the flash of a second, after having played the waiting game for so long. including myself - as have many of the others here? But I do like the watch on this thread, more for what it trying to be than for what it actually is - now! amerix . This message has been edited by amerix on 2012-04-28 11:38:53

andrewluff

Apr 28, 2012

I love it! Congrats! Andrew

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