Horological Meandering

At last I have received my Rexhep Chronometre Contemporain, it has been a long wait. About three years ago I came across Akrivia at the QP exhibition. I was knocked out by his beautiful design philosophy. I could see that the watchmaking itself was stella...  

wear it in the best of your health ! it is an excellent decision you've made - the watch is elegant, subtle yet packs good value. Best, mahesh.,

I coundn't have (didn't) put it better myself. Kind regards, Antony

All the best, Alex

Congratulations Antony!

This is one of my absolute favorites. Definitely one of the elite time-only watches, right up there with Dufour, Voutilainen, and Smith!

Rexhep/Akrivia when I first made contact. ATB Antony

I'm looking forward to seeing it as much as you! ATB Antony

Your pictures present it very well.

An el cheapo Lumix GX 800 with 30mm Sigma lens,,,,£175 for all of it on E bay. I bought on a whim and now I am deeply impressed. Regards, Antony

is it the 30 mm sigma macro?

It is a joy to use. Takes great portraits with excellent bokeh. So much performance, so little dosh!

That is an amazing price. I should get one.

Not as good as the Ricoh GRiii, but what is? Nevertheless, the combo takes bright punchy pics, focusses quickly and has a sensible FOV. The GX800 being old is out of fashion and so, it seems, is the Sigma Art 30mm. Great for us!

There is a lot of good glass out there these days.

but did you get the wonderful Leica stuff to sell or use? I assume that you paid because you thought the results were worth the cost. And I bet you're still getting them,, right? Be happy, you are fortunate to have such wonderful creative tools. Kind rega... 

That you can get really good glass at a fraction of the cost of Leica. I suppose that is the the reason prices have dropped so rapidly in the last couple of years.

There is no other word for it imho . And everything you said about Rexhep is so true . I just visit his workshop two hours ago (yes on a Sunday ,thats how dedicated he is to create his brand). His whole team is amazing and humble imho . Everything is so p...  

is going far. He has all the ingredients for success: In the right place Charm Ability Work ethic Comittment And,perhaps most important,,,,,,luck Good luck to him. Kind regards, Antony

Watchmaker is still young and already the results are impressive. Sold out allotment of watches and great auction result. Suspect we are on the cusp of a legend in the making.

The chapter ring (if you can call it that) is certainly not traditional and takes some mental realignment but having done so it is refreshing. The high gloss gold circle around the small seconds is, in my view, a little loud. Maybe eggshell, texture or ma... 

This is a perfect addition to your stellar collection. It really is.

I hope that you are well. When you're next here let's have a coffee/lunch at the Atrium. Kind regards Antony

The Rexhep Rexhepi is, in my eyes, the greatest watch to come out of Switzerland in, at least, the past 20 years. Probably more. Bravo!

Thanks for your enthusiasm. ATB Antony

Great to see you here, I owe an email and will send one today.

Looking forward to hearing from you. Kind regards, Antony

That is one stunning piece! Wear it in the best of health, and, I do mean WEAR IT! That's too stunning to remain in the safe!

I reckon this is classical watch making amongst its finest. You have yourself a treasure. I’m definitely gonna gun for one myself.

but it might be a bit tricky because they are sold out. Much to my surprise I have had two offers to 'take it off my hands' (yeah, right!), one even offered a small premium. I have a feeling that prices are going in a northerly direction. The next series ... 

Won’t hold my breath for it. If it happens it happens. There’s a lot of other stuff to enjoy anyway.

But I have already expressed an interest! )

What an electrifying watch. All that gold and black glossiness and the pattern on the dial really makes this watch feel so rich. When I look at it I think of Egyptians and Pharaohs. This watch is befitting of a king 👑

I'm just a humble pleb, please don't let on. ) ATB Antony

Big congrats and I am so glad to see RR finding great success.

I think that he's going far. ATB Antony

I think many of us waited a little to much on this one and then once the momentum built, poof, all watches fully allocated. Four years ago a no forum watch connection told me to “watch this space”. I took a look at the AK something or other (don’t recall ... 

in front of you! It's definitely a special watch. I agree with you about the other Akrivia pieces, just a little too extreme for me and miles beyond what I can afford. My true preference would have been RG/cream dial or WG(platinum)/blue dial....and we no... 

You are blessed to own this masterpiece!! I am green with envy!

I wouldn't call me blessed. Just a risk taker, who knew how it would all turn out? I happened to get lucky. You of all people know how many times I've been wrong. When you're in London I'd be delighted to show it to you. Kind regards, Antony

since I have known you!! I will be in London for 19 hours on Friday but will have more time next month and will be in touch then. Hope you are keeping well.

Actually I'm off on hols on Thursday and back at the end of the month. Let's plan for December. There's a London GTG on the 8th or 9th....interested? Kindest regards, Antony

I shall be there from 17 to 23 inclusive and will visit my purist friends in Paris on the 19th if they are free.

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I will get back to you within the next 10 days.

with my schedule.

Like you said, this talent young entrepreneur has a bright future. I had the chance to visit his "office" in Geneva and was just a casual walk by and the corner of my eye caught the working benches. We then started waving through the window and go knock o...  

You just might find one of the fifty six owners who has had second thoughts. Regards Antony

A quick trip to Geneva sounds like a must. I am sure that you will achieve your dream! Thanks for your reply, ATB Antony

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Congratulations! That is just plain awesome!

This Chronomètre Contemporain is a pure beauty. I was lucky enough to see it in the metal and it is a piece of art from A to Z. On top of this Chronomètre being a splendid watch, Rexhep is simply a fantastic person to know. He is so talented and humble at... 

of the man and his watch, thank you for your good wishes. I have been wearing it every day since I received it and am sure that it will become one of my favourite regulars. Kind regards, Antony

Huge Congrats grabbing one when you could! Well done and enjoy this piece of horological wizadry! Cheers, Tim

Thanks, it is a pleasure to wear, and I hope to be wearing it a great deal. HAGWE ATB Antony