Salon Belles Montres 2008 Pictorial Report

foversta · 2008-11-29T14:56:26Z

Explore a pictorial report from the 2008 Salon Belles Montres, featuring independent watchmakers like Philippe Dufour, Kari Voutilainen, and Max Büsser.

Foversta's pictorial report from the Salon Belles Montres offers a vibrant snapshot of independent watchmaking and notable brands from 2008. This initial overview, focusing on the watchmakers themselves, serves as a valuable historical document, capturing the atmosphere and key personalities of a significant horological exhibition.

I will of course do in-depth reviews about some of these watches later. But I just wanted to share with you several pictures of watches I really liked during the Salon Belles Montres. It is not a comprehensive post, I have to wait a bit before posting pictures of specific models.

Part I: the watchmakers

Philippe Dufour:

Romain Gauthier:

Denis Giguet (MCT):

Nicolas Delaloye:

Peter Speake-Marin:

Denis Flageollet (De Bethune):

Andreas Strehler:

Max Büsser:

John C. Ermel (Cyclos):

Kari Voutilainen and french watchmaker Jean-Baptiste Viot:

François Merot (Roth&Genta) and the automaton:

Steven Forsey:

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The Salon Belles Montres provided an opportunity to meet and photograph prominent independent watchmakers such as Philippe Dufour, Romain Gauthier, Denis Giguet (MCT), Nicolas Delaloye, Peter Speake-Marin, Denis Flageollet (De Bethune), Andreas Strehler, Max Büsser, John C. Ermel (Cyclos), Kari Voutilainen, Jean-Baptiste Viot, and Steven Forsey.
The post includes additional photos of various watches and 'unclassifiable objects' from the exhibition, expanding on the initial presentation of watchmakers.
The KV 27 by Kari Voutilainen was highly praised for its in-person appeal and wrist feel, though all pieces were noted as sold out.
Fabrication de Montres Normandes (FDMN), created by Karsten Frasdorf, is known for its calibers with classic architecture, low frequency, huge balance wheels, and excellent chronometric results.
Several watches, including pieces from Andreas Strehler, De Bethune, and the MB&F Legacy Machine 3, were highlighted as particularly impressive by attendees.

The Discussion

foversta

Nov 29, 2008

A pictorial report of the Salon Belles Montres: part II

Part II) The watches I really enjoyed to wear for the first time

foversta

Nov 29, 2008

A pictorial report of the Salon Belles Montres: part III

Part III) The watches I really liked to wear again

amanico

Nov 29, 2008

Among these ones, the KV 27, for me, please, Santa Klaus! LOL

efftee

Nov 30, 2008

Nic, so many great pieces...

...you must have a special love affair with the Chronometer 27. I'd prefer the Observatoire. And I'll the 202 too please, Santa.

amanico

Nov 30, 2008

Efftee, this is ( the KV 27 ) a watch to see in the lfesh to really

Appreciate it... I had this opportunity, some months ago, thanks to a Purist Friend... And what I saw, what I felt was ...Wow! Unbelievable finish, great presentation, and even the shape of the case achieved to convince me. A Great one, indeed, as all the KV Watches, but this one is really special to me. Best. Nicolas

amanico

Nov 29, 2008

Yep, very tempting ones, among them!

Like the Strelher, the DR Papillon ( my God, this one is really hot ), the De Bethune ( The 1st of the 2 )... I would like to see the MBF 3... But I didn't, as the crowd was too important, last Thursday. Very tempting, like a big wave of Fresh Air... Best. Nicolas

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