Horological Meandering: Independent Watchmaking Overview

Key Points from the Discussion

• The original author, quattro, expresses a personal preference for less symmetrical movement layouts, despite his admiration for the Rexhep Rexhepi Chronomètre Contemporain II's fully symmetrical 'theatre curtain' aesthetic.
• One collector, Jp75, states a preference for the Atelier Akrivia, particularly regarding its movement design, when comparing the two 'heavyweight' watches.
• Blansky points out that many watches in the Jaquet Droz catalog feature a similar style, suggesting a broader design trend for symmetrical or open movement aesthetics.
• quattro also notes his strong appreciation for the F.P. Journe T10, even though it lacks the hunter case back and engraved case found on the T30.
• Another collector, mjmccracken, identifies the F.P. Journe T30 as his favorite among all F.P. Journe models, with the exception of the Tourbillon Souverain.