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HK852's journey into independent watchmaking with his Habring2 rattrapante offers a compelling look at the allure of smaller maisons. His post highlights the personal connection collectors often develop with these unique timepieces, especially when they feature complications like the rattrapante and a display back. This article explores HK852's experience and the community's appreciation for both his new independent acquisition and his IWC Portuguese.
It must be an immense feeling getting a first independent. I am wearing the watches from the big conglomerates like Richemont and the Swatch Group. In the footsteps of Bad Santa, the Habring2 Felix. Last, the story of the IWC Portuguese and your boss. She have a great watch taste. The IWC must be a pearl on her wrist. I never bought one, but my wishlist contains a Portuguese. And an IWC Portuguese Perpetual Calendar, cream dial, full year display.
I have watches from the big houses. They are great and will always be. Yet there is something special about the Indies. It is great to have at least one if budget allows! I add a picture of the IWC.
Two nice watches. Simply said, the watch style is perfect. My own words, it is the modern classic style. Can’t go wrong with both and the style of design. The verdict if i made a small contest, i torn a bit to the left watch. Maybe because i do not have a IWC yet in my collection. I put off some complications and put on an perpetual calendar complication. Make the case clean by adding just one crown. Install a full year window. 2021.
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