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Armin Strom Pure Resonance: Custom Dial & Collector's Dilemma
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Independents

Armin Strom Pure Resonance: Custom Dial & Collector's Dilemma

By GreatPilot@me.com · Jun 28, 2020 · 38 replies · 6534 views
Explore GreatPilot@me.com's dilemma over an Armin Strom Pure Resonance with a custom Kari Voutilainen dial. Weighing craftsmanship, market value, and personal passion for independent watchmaking.
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URWERK UR-103.05: A Collector's Journey of Acquisition and Passion

jlc.thomsen · Jun 29, 2020
Explore jlc.thomsen's bittersweet transition, saying goodbye to a vintage electric boat and welcoming the URWERK UR-103.05. A collector's take on passion and justification.
29 replies3287 views
Independents

Armin Strom Pure Resonance: Custom Dial & Collector's Dilemma

GreatPilot@me.com · Jun 28, 2020
Explore GreatPilot@me.com's dilemma over an Armin Strom Pure Resonance with a custom Kari Voutilainen dial. Weighing craftsmanship, market value, and personal passion for independent watchmaking.
38 replies6534 views
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Atelier de Chronometrie AdC 8: The Debate on Handmade Split-Second Chronographs

Spangles - Dr. Tabby · Jun 26, 2020
Explore the Atelier de Chronometrie AdC 8 Split-Second Chronograph, a bespoke, hand-finished masterpiece. Dive into community debate on 'handmade' watchmaking and finishing quality.
52 replies12396 views
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Armin Strom Watches: A Collector's Deep Dive into Independent Horology

GreatPilot@me.com · Jun 24, 2020
Explore Armin Strom watches with insights from collectors. Discover technical innovations, design philosophy, and market value for models like Mirrored Force Resonance and Gravity Equal Force.
34 replies9069 views
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David Walter's 'Azur': A Bespoke Tantalum Pocket Watch Masterpiece

David Walter · Jun 21, 2020
Explore David Walter's 'Azur' pocket watch, a bespoke, Made in USA masterpiece featuring a tantalum case and unique movement. Discover the challenges of working with tantalum and the discussion around adapting its design for a wristwatch.
20 replies3928 views
Independents

Grönefeld Principia: The Artistry of the Solid Red Gold Rotor

singingbee · Jun 20, 2020
Explore the Grönefeld Principia's 22k red gold monobloc rotor, its frosted finishing, and ceramic ball bearing. Discover why collectors praise its design and technical merits.
31 replies3948 views
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Van Cleef & Arpels Pierre Arpels Heure d'Ici & Heure d'Ailleurs: A Collector's View

terbaboom · Jun 20, 2020
Explore the Van Cleef & Arpels Pierre Arpels Heure d'Ici & Heure d'Ailleurs. Discover its unique Agenhor movement, dual time zone complication, and timeless design.
23 replies4949 views
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Remy Cools' Debut Subscription Tourbillon: A New Independent Star Emerges

mahesh · Jun 19, 2020
Explore Remy Cools' debut subscription tourbillon, a 40mm stainless steel timepiece. Discover community reactions to this young F.P. Journe award winner's first commercial watch.
27 replies3869 views
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Kari Voutilainen Vingt-8 Central Seconds: A Collector's First Look

KonaJ · Jun 18, 2020
Explore KonaJ's new Kari Voutilainen Vingt-8 Central Seconds in titanium. See collector reactions, wrist shots, and insights into this independent watchmaking masterpiece.
32 replies4079 views
Independents

Petermann Bédat Ref. 1967: A New Independent Star's Debut

Spencer Karrington · Jun 18, 2020
Explore the Petermann Bédat Ref. 1967 deadbeat seconds watch. Get details on its in-house caliber 171, unique semi-open dial, and collector insights.
32 replies4380 views
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Habring² Prototype: A Collector's Everyday Carry Perspective

Brandon Skinner · Jun 17, 2020
Explore Brandon Skinner's unique Habring² prototype and its role in his everyday carry. Discover community insights on Habring² design and movements.
23 replies2624 views
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David Walter's 'The White': A Masterpiece of Independent Watchmaking

David Walter · Jun 13, 2020
Explore David Walter's 'The White,' a 39mm bespoke timepiece featuring his signature hands and unique straight grain finish. Discover the independent watchmaker's craft.
20 replies3438 views
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De Bethune DB25: A Collector's Two-Year Journey to Perfection

Mr.Gatsby · Jun 13, 2020
Mr.Gatsby shares his two-year odyssey to resolve a dented lug on his De Bethune DB25. Discover community insights on independent watch ownership and perseverance.
47 replies5870 views
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Battle of Green: Exploring the Enduring Appeal of Green-Dialed Watches

Gelato Monster · Jun 12, 2020
Explore the enduring appeal of green-dialed watches with Gelato Monster's 'Battle of Green' and community insights on models from Hajime Asaoka, H. Moser & Cie., and more.
27 replies2068 views
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Community Wrist Check: Rolex, MIH Watch, and Independent Horology

holdemchamp1225 · Jun 10, 2020
Explore a diverse collection of luxury watches, from vintage Rolex GMT-Master 16750 to independent creations like the MIH watch, shared by collectors in a global wrist check.
58 replies6059 views
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MB&F Legacy Machine 101: A Collector's Perspective on Independent Horology

mj23 · Jun 10, 2020
Explore the MB&F Legacy Machine 101 through stunning collector photography and community insights. Discover why Kari Voutilainen's input makes this independent timepiece a standout.
26 replies1641 views
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MB&F x H. Moser & Cie. Legacy Machine Perpetual: A Collector's Perspective

GreatPilot@me.com · Jun 6, 2020
Explore the highly sought-after MB&F x H. Moser & Cie. Legacy Machine Perpetual in stainless steel with a red fumé dial. Discover collector insights and the rapid sell-out of this unique collaboration.
41 replies4992 views
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MB&F Legacy Machine 101: A Horological Sculpture in Motion

mj23 · Jun 6, 2020
Explore mj23's stunning MB&F Legacy Machine 101 and the community's admiration for its artistic design and unique peened finish. A true horological sculpture.
22 replies1359 views
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Laurent Ferrier Galet Square Boreal: The King of Cool?

amanico · Jun 2, 2020
Explore the Laurent Ferrier Galet Square Boreal, a unique timepiece blending haute horlogerie with a luminous dial. Discover collector insights on its design, movement, and rarity.
36 replies3946 views

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