I met with Raul several years back during Baselworld and handled his Soberly Onyx models.

Jan 15, 2021,00:08 AM
 

Top quality hand finishing of the movt. A quiet and humble guy whose English is not great. His dear wife translated and we spoke for 15mins while I admired his work.
He’s a great talent and his mechanical turtle is well worth checking out too. Google it!
The caliber is not his, but based on a vintage Cyma from the 60’s I believe. The aesthetic is lovely to my eyes.
Cheers,
Tim

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 By: Cozmopak : January 14th, 2021-11:31
I've been following this man's work for a while, and I really love his aesthetic, a modernized art deco. His movement finishing appears first class. He is currently working on a new project, and I'm excited to learn more. Are there any current owners or f...  

The dial is polarizing, for sure

 
 By: Cozmopak : January 14th, 2021-12:21
It works for me

Same here for me!

 
 By: amanico : January 14th, 2021-13:10

Dials could use some guilloché 😹😹😹

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : January 14th, 2021-14:32
There are art deco patterns that would be great for guilloché, chatted with Josh Shapiro (hi Josh!) about one possible one once.

I’m glad you said it first.

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : January 14th, 2021-19:17

I have been following him for a while now , unfortunately never handled one in person .

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : January 14th, 2021-12:20
I hope i will at some point. Love the style and movement a lot

I think there are probably a lot more independent

 
 By: Thomas_3 : January 14th, 2021-14:49
watch makers out there than we realize.

Raul is a member of the AHCI

 
 By: Cozmopak : January 14th, 2021-14:59
He's a very established (and respected) watchmaker

Oh look at those inner angles!

 
 By: Bounce781 : January 14th, 2021-15:01
First class finishing! Raul is a major talent for sure

You’re welcome!

 
 By: Cozmopak : January 14th, 2021-17:38
The sword hands are one of my favorite parts!

I met with Raul several years back during Baselworld and handled his Soberly Onyx models.

 
 By: Tim Jackson : January 15th, 2021-00:08
Top quality hand finishing of the movt. A quiet and humble guy whose English is not great. His dear wife translated and we spoke for 15mins while I admired his work. He’s a great talent and his mechanical turtle is well worth checking out too. Google it! ... 

To make a fair assessment, I...

 
 By: Ronald Held : January 15th, 2021-12:26
Would have to see the watches in the metal.