Rosneathian
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Part of the enjoyment of independent watchmakers is sharing their adventure. That means embracing the risks that they have the courage and conviction to take.
There are by now several independents with a couple of decades of accolades and reasonable financial stability, but I am referring to those who dare to go it alone some or all of the way. The purity and poetry of what they try to do is its own reward.
Dream watch
My dream watch. Ok, i have more than one dream watch, but the Nebula is number 1. The TB88 is too big, so 41,5mm for his sister is a shot into the bullseye. Hand wound, that great balance wheel with adjustment screws in the balance wheel, two barrel mains...
I'm Fairly Certain...
... Citizen's not going anywhere any time soon. I love this brand but it seems they've lost their way since Sebastian left.
Citizen
Especially with their two latest releases. Their “The Citizen” caliber 0200, and their new series 8 mechanicals are both significant steps up in design, finish and movement-imho. They certainly recall Zenith defy, albeit at a different price range. I am n...
Part of the enjoyment of independent watchmakers is sharing their adventure. That means embracing the risks that they have the courage and conviction to take.
There are by now several independents with a couple of decades of accolades and reasonable financial stability, but I am referring to those who dare to go it alone some or all of the way. The purity and poetry of what they try to do is its own reward.
Bravo!
If one works with a watchmaker rather than a brand, the connection and fulfillment one gets with that human connection is pretty compelling in my world. The use of traditional materials means that these watches can always be serviced/fixed should anything...
We agree.
'Independent' is a broad church. I've worked with a one-man show from the UK and now another small operator with a markedly higher profile. The former specialises in unique dial customisations using 925 silver with an unfussy generic movement. The latter ...
