A Tremendous Achievement

Sep 24, 2014,18:22 PM
 

I am the proud owner of two Habring^2 watches and have always been impressed with their combination of practicality, chronometry, and individuality.  I enjoy wearing a superb watch made in small numbers by real people for real people with real budgets.  I appreciate that the Habrings have tremendous horological expertise and have always innovated on the mechanical side of their watches.  They've never been merely assemblers of watches.  Their expertise and hard work have now yielded a fantastic watch that they can make without dependence on or interference from any of the watchmaking giants.


I am delighted to see the beginning of the new era at Habring^2.

Regards,
Jon

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'Tu Felix Austria' - Habring2 celebrates its first 10 years with a truly manufactory watch

 
 By: Ornatus-Mundi : September 24th, 2014-10:39
Last Tuesday a completely new chapter was opened in the book of note Austrian watch manufacturer Habring 2 : On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of their brand, Maria Kristina and Richard Habring made themselves a magnificient birthday present: The pr...  
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Wonderful article! I really felt transported to Austria

 
 By: timerider : September 24th, 2014-11:54
and the amazing Habring2 watch enclave. I really applaud the Habrings for taking the next step and creating a local, in house movement, as was done years ago. The tour looked liked one to repeat and I can't wait to get back. It is truly a slice of heaven.... 
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Same feeling here too

 
 By: ztirual : September 24th, 2014-12:00
Many thanks for your very nice, warm report. I am very happy for Richard and Maria to have taken this very interesting new path. Wishing them the best in their new adventure. Hoping that they will soon special orders around their new chronometer. BR.
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Fantastic report!

 
 By: travelller : September 24th, 2014-15:13
I must pay them a visit some day - residing in Vienna, I have little excuse not to!!! Thanks for sharing what was clearly a most memorable experience!
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Thanks for this beautiful post

 
 By: 4Js : September 24th, 2014-15:42
I met the Habrings for the first time last year. They are just wonderful people. I love what they have done from a business, technical and artistic stand point. And they look to have marvelous hospitality. We know their taste is incredible. It looks like ... 
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A Tremendous Achievement

 
 By: Whirling : September 24th, 2014-18:22
I am the proud owner of two Habring^2 watches and have always been impressed with their combination of practicality, chronometry, and individuality. I enjoy wearing a superb watch made in small numbers by real people for real people with real budgets. I a... 
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Congratulations, Richard and Maria. Thanks for the report Magnus! [nt]

 
 By: CaliforniaJed : September 24th, 2014-20:04
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Hey Ornatus, What A Superb Post About Two...

 
 By: elliot55 : September 25th, 2014-10:20
... Superb People. The Habrings are not only some of my favorite watchmakers, they are two of my favorite folks. So warm and gracious, almost like they are from the Midwest. Alas, they are from Austria and their smiles light up the pictures you shared. I ... 
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Thanks for sharing this.....

 
 By: Darren : September 26th, 2014-07:19
Shows what 2 talented watchmakers can do when they put their mind to it. This movement seems a perfect fit for the Habrings, and can't wait to see the various ways in which it is deployed in their timepieces over the coming years. Quite impressive..... Da... 
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