Watch Community: Get Together Event

Key Points from the Discussion

• WatchProSite's official policy prohibits forum announcements of private get-togethers (GTGs) not involving WPS staff to ensure member safety and manage expectations regarding site responsibility. Members are free to communicate privately to arrange meetings.
• The original author shared additional photographs from a visit to a store in Taipei, highlighting a diverse collection that included a Romain Gauthier Logical One, further showcasing the breadth of independent watchmaking.
• Finding specific independent watches can be challenging, as exemplified by the difficulty in locating a Girard-Perregaux Espace. The discussion also touched upon the growing number of Dutch watchmakers and the appeal of brands like Grönefeld and Spyker.
• A contributor from the Netherlands noted that while Amsterdam is a hub for watch boutiques, finding specific pre-owned independent pieces like certain Bovet chronographs can be difficult, often requiring searches in broader markets like Germany for better deals.
• The discussion revealed a strong appreciation for Bovet 1822, with one member advocating for a dedicated forum section and moderator for the brand, and expressing intent to search for a specific Bovet model, even considering international retailers.
• One collector expressed a strong dislike for chronographs, viewing them as an unnecessary complication for a watch, preferring a simple time-only function and using sport timers for timing needs.