Independents

After finishing my MBA at Duke Fuqua, I finally pulled the trigger on something I’ve admired for a long time: a Bovet 19Thirty. This is my first independent watch purchase, which makes it feel even more special. I bought it used, though honestly I could n

Got my hands on this lovely weird quirky watch. Anyone familiar with this japanese independent brand?

Hello All: The technology: Double balance wheels that go through a planetary differential which averages out the rates leading to better accuracy. Did I find out if it's more accurate? No. Do I care? No! Who are the Friends in MB&F: Jean-Francois Mojon of

Just got back my watch from a service as it the amplitude was off. While in I asked Czapek if they could paint the 60 and 30 on the subdials to match the chrono tip seconds hand. They obliged and now I have my piece unique from a limited run of 25. Thanks

I love art, and love watches, and am absolutely joyous when my two collections overlap. I was in New York for the various art fairs last week, beside Frieze and TEFAF there’s at least four other fairs going on, though this afternoon I went to Chelsea to s

The DB28XS A window view to the ocean surface “POST TENEBRAS LVX”

This 30CP was made by Christian Lass (watchmaking) and Hannelore Lass (hand-engraving) for Ben aka @1815chronofan . The " waves " dial was designed as a way to celebrate their shared connection to the water (near which they each live in their own place) a

Purple to match hands

While I was waiting for my Vingt 8, I had asked Kari for the second dial. In the end, after a waiting time of less than a year, I received one watch and two dials in 2019. Good old days.

A cool watch for a cool moment. An important watch, for me. Best, Nicolas