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Complications

Watch Complications: Part 2 Follow-up

holdemchamp1225 · Dec 23, 2022
Explore the De Bethune DB16 Perpetual Calendar Tourbillon with Deadbeat Seconds. Holdemchamp1225 reviews this rare, complicated timepiece, comparing its features to FP Journe.
33 replies4356 views
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Luxury Watch New Purchase: Collector's Overview

NardinNut · Nov 17, 2022
Explore NardinNut's latest independent watch acquisition. Discover why collector announcements are vital for community and personal collecting journeys on WatchProSite.
24 replies1876 views
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Garrick S4 Bespoke Watch Collection Overview

singingbee · Aug 20, 2022
Explore the bespoke journey of commissioning a Garrick S4, an independent British timepiece. Discover its unique dial, case, and personalized watchmaking experience.
55 replies10920 views
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Garrick Watchmakers England Collection

fuigo · Jun 28, 2022
Explore fuigo's year-long journey acquiring the Garrick S5, an independent English watchmaker's creation. Discover the bespoke ordering process and personal connection with the brand.
23 replies3709 views
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Luxury Watch Collection: Future Releases

sham1 · Jun 15, 2022
Explore sham1's journey to acquiring the Charles Frodsham Double Impulse. Discover why this independent watchmaker's timepiece is a collector's grail, with insights on its design, wearability, and the unique appeal of its long waiting list.
105 replies18045 views
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Urwerk's 25 Years: A Collector's Journey to the 105-CT

Jay (Eire) · May 26, 2022
Celebrate Urwerk's 25th anniversary. Jay (Eire) shares his journey to collecting the Urwerk 105-CT, with insights from the WatchProSite community.
26 replies5629 views
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Custom Watch Dial Design: First Attempt

sham1 · Mar 24, 2022
Explore sham1's journey designing a custom Sartory Billard SB05. Discover the challenges and rewards of bespoke watchmaking, from dial choices to movement engraving.
50 replies9590 views
Independents

Independent Watchmaking: Blue Dial Selections

mhz vph · Feb 7, 2022
Explore the allure of independent watchmaking with mhz vph's stunning blue dial timepiece. Discussing craftsmanship, collector anticipation, and the impact of resale prices on brands like F.P. Journe.
20 replies1700 views
Independents

Torsti Laine: Independent Watchmaker Profile

Jocke - Bad Santa · Feb 6, 2022
Explore Torsti Laine's independent watchmaking with the Laine Gelidus 2. Discover its unique frosted dial and movement, and the watchmaker's journey from A. Lange & Söhne to his own brand. A WatchProSite review.
23 replies4151 views
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The De Bethune Grandsport: A Collector's Journey to Unparalleled Comfort

BMR · Jan 23, 2022
Discover BMR's beloved De Bethune Grandsport, a unique reference with unparalleled comfort and 'space age' design. Explore collector insights on its sporty elegance.
21 replies2615 views

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