Independent Watch Collector's Night

Key Points from the Discussion

• The event featured an impressive array of independent watches, including pieces from Roger Smith (Series 2, George Daniels), Dufour (Simplicity), Voutilainen Chrono, Laurent Ferrier Galet Micro Rotor, various F.P. Journe models (Vagabondage I, II & III, Centigraphe, Resonance, CS, Perpetual Calendar, black labels, ruthenium dial, Octa MOP, Sovereign Tourbillon, Chronometre Bleu, Sovereign Contemporaine, Tourbillon Historique T30), Lang & Heyne (Georg), Gronefeld 1941 Remontoire, MB&F, Urban Jurgensen, Roman Gauthier Logical One, Ludovic Ballouard Upside Down, Grand Seiko (SBGD202), Moritz Grossman Benu, Hautlence, Moser, Richard Mille, Vertex, Svend Andersen Worldtime, Gorilla, Singer Reimagined, and Habring 2.
• A suggestion was made to create an interview series with collectors from such gatherings, focusing on their motivations for acquiring specific watches and interesting details about the pieces.
• A contributor questioned whether Patek Philippe was intentionally excluded from the 'Independent' theme, suggesting a focus on very small independent brands, with Grand Seiko being an exception.
• The F.P. Journe Vagabondage series was noted as being almost fully represented, alongside a strong presence of Lang & Heyne, a brand generating significant curiosity among collectors.
• This was the third 'Independent Night' organized by the same group of collectors over six or seven years, indicating a recurring and evolving tradition.
• A collector mentioned ordering a new watch, a model seen in the group photo, with slight modifications, highlighting the direct influence of such gatherings on acquisitions.