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Good question!
I have always viewed VC as making watches in a classical tradition, but
with a stylistic flair that sets them apart from AP and PP. Using fancy
lugs, textured cases and dials, VC's watches stand out. But I always
see the choices VC has made as being driven by a need to make a
beautful watch.
Stepan's style is more avant garde, but he does share a trait with VC
in that he desires to make beautiful watches. I think a lot of
designers, both with the brands and independent of them, are making
provocative watches with little effort to make them beautiful.
Bill
Sarpaneva – An introduction to the Man and his Watches
Stepan Sarpaneva – An introduction to the Man and his Watches Although Mr Sarpaneva and his watches have been discussed sporadically over the last 5 years on ThePuristS and PuristSPro websites, the community has been ambivalent in response. Particularly i...
MTF, great first hand information about Sarpaneva
I am waiting to see more of his ingenious pieces. To me, Stephan Sarpaneva is a simple talented watchmaker who has proven (can do better) to be able to produce unusual and distinguished art work in the watchmaking. I am sure there would be more surprises ...
Watchmaking Art, then?
Ling, I surmise that you are leaning towards watchmaking art as the summation of Sarpaneva Watches -- yes? Regards, MTF
Great article Melvin - Whether art or a timepiece...
The Korona is a wonderful watch to strap on. Thank you for such a great read. Gaz...
Nice 'nest' you got there =)
I always admire the dial as it look like a nest but not just any nest, a well engineered nest An old shot.......
Thanks, Melvyn....
I'll read anyting about the man and his watches. I love the watches and I'd like to see Stepan succeed in achieving his vision. Bill
For a Vacheron man to improve
That a VC man likes these watches means something. But what exactly do you like? What would you improve? Regards, MTF
Thanks MTF!
I passed on a Supernova a couple of years ago - a decision I've keenly regretted ever since, even more so since seeing the photo in your report. What a great design. Serves me right for "playing it safe". Cheers Tony P
Thank you, Melvyn, for this great report!
This was an interesting read, full of insights. I have to admit I didn't bother so far to learn more about Sarpaneva. This has now changed quite dramatically thanks to your report! Stepan seems to be a likeable man and an inspired watchmaker. I have just ...
Artists are tempremental
Valentin, From your previous moderator work with photographers.......you know that artists are tempremental creatures.......nuff said. What about the K2 compared with it's K-series brethren that attracts your "composition eye"? Regards, MTF
the photo of the watch laying on the trap
Wow, that photo really is a deep, thought provoking photo. More than just a descriptive photo of the watch. To me it says that watch collecting is appreciation of art but can be a trap if not done with concern for the art. I think that most of us here are...