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After years of searching: Making my own watch Angelier Classique
Over the years i've bought many watches. First Seiko divers, followed by Omega, Rolex and Grand Seiko.
In 2016 i started a online watch business in selling, trading used modern watches.
My personal taste for divers changed into dresswatches. So i got into Longines, Omega, Zenith, Jaeger le Coultre, Minerva and ended up with Patek, Vacheron and A. Lange. I really liked the style of the '50. Three part jumbo cases.
Beginning 2024 i thought about to step out of buying/selling watches online and thought about creating my own dress watch because the watches i really liked were too expensive to wear on daily basis.
And in the more reasonable priced category there were a lot of dress watches that did not fit my personal needs. (too big, too thick, small seconds in the wrong place or not balanced, a closed caseback, etc...). So i started to design my personal watch with the right specifications (for my taste). In short....
By the end of 2024 i sold all my watches and closed my account on chrono24 and here we are ... The prototypes are almost ready. Diameter 38mm, 8.5mm thickness (incl. domed sapphire), Lug to lug 47mm, Handwound movement from La Joux-Perret LJP7380.
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After years of searching: Making my own watch Angelier Classique
By: Vierport : January 21st, 2025-00:54
Over the years i've bought many watches. First Seiko divers, followed by Omega, Rolex and Grand Seiko. In 2016 i started a online watch business in selling, trading used modern watches. My personal taste for divers changed into dresswatches. So i got into...
Extremely well done.
By: M4 : January 20th, 2025-14:28
Your watch design fits the "less is more" philosophy that many in this community espouse. Thank you for sharing. M4
What a journey!
By: Aquaracer1 : January 20th, 2025-14:30
Beautiful pieces! Interestingly , exactly the proportions I would choose for a dress watch. What material is the case?
By: Vierport : January 20th, 2025-15:02
Thanks. Stainless steel
By: Vierport : January 20th, 2025-15:02
Thanks. The lugs are bended down. So the case hugs the wrist. And as i designed the watch in the first place for myself i know what measurements are perfect (wristsize 17.5cm) And removing the 1, 11 is a bit weird i think. But removing all the odd numbers...
By: Vierport : January 20th, 2025-16:14
Thanks!
The full story as told by Paul from the Netherlands
By: India Whiskey Charlie : January 21st, 2025-00:43
Hello watch lovers. It's Paul from the Netherlands. I've been a watch collector since 2009. Started with Seiko and Citizen Divers. Got into the modifications of the skx007/009 and other JDM Seikos. Over the years the watches i bought became more expensive...
By: Vierport : January 21st, 2025-10:11
Thanks. Yes the Breguet numerals was also challenging. I gave them at some points a more boldier and sharper look.
By: Vierport : January 21st, 2025-10:09
Thanks
Reminds me of a Japanese watch which is a take on a classic from Nakazawa.
By: Jay (Eire) : January 21st, 2025-02:55
A watch I really love but wait lists are discouraging. Your watch has the same potential vibe, but I assume at a much lower price point too. I do like the green dial, and the others also. Well done. I admire the get up and go in getting a project like thi...
By: Vierport : January 21st, 2025-11:45
Thank you. I know. 10+ years waiting list and 23k ex vat.
