Felipe Pikullik Watch Collection

In a compelling showcase of independent watchmaking, m2 shares his custom-designed Felipe Pikullik timepiece, highlighting the exceptional value and personalized experience offered by bespoke creations from emerging artisans. His detailed review emphasizes the superior finishing and collaborative process that can rival, and even surpass, the satisfaction derived from more established luxury brands. This article explores why supporting independent watchmakers like Felipe Pikullik represents a unique opportunity for collectors seeking unparalleled craftsmanship and direct engagement in the design journey.

I custom designed this one with Felipe, and it came out better than I could have imagined.

Much like my Benzinger, I think bespoke watches from small independents utilizing existing movements offer amazing value. The movements are easy to maintain and extensive custom work can be performed at a very reasonable price point. I actually am more satisfied with this purchase than watches like my Zeitwerk that were way, way more.

Most importantly, I get to support a fellow entrepreneur and emerging watchmaker!

Bullets, because I am lazy…

·        The movement! Everything is here. Internal angles, thick anglage, snailing on the gears, a beautifully engraved balance cock, frosting, etc. You usually won’t find anglage or interior angles like this unless you spend 10x.

·        He nailed the dial. I asked for something lightly textured, and I think it came together well. It makes an otherwise reserved dial come to life.

·        Logo plate. Really well executed, this is actually pressed in and required very tight tolerances to do correctly.

·        Hands are beautiful, broad and very reactive to light.

·        Case is vertically brushed in the middle section, everything else is polished. The lugs are cool too!

·        The crown has a nicely inlaid ceramic logo.

·        I outlined what I wanted, Felipe sent over ideas, then we agreed on what made the cut, and this was the end product. A simple and fun process!

·        He was essentially bang-on with the wait time and pricing was incredibly reasonable, it made this a total no brainer.

Overall, I would 100% recommend him. Unfortunately, I think he’s closed to orders right now. Definitely planning on a second watch, maybe the moonphase he’s doing.