Independents

I am actually quite happy and content with my current small collection but last year I decided to finally place an order for the Charles Frodsham Double Impulse watch. When I say 'finally', that is because I had first dropped by at the world's only Frodsh...  

I could not agree more.

I ordered one and THIS, is my exit watch. I can safely say enough is enough. This is a special watch and will go down in the history pages. Best Gatsby

I have an expected delivery date of 2027/2028 as well. Really looking forward to this one.

This will be a test of our patience and resolve but it will be well worth it.

I think also the fact thtat this watch is likely to be the costliest watch in my collection would also warrant it to be my exit watch. There would be nothing left for anything else!

But as you say Stenning is a really cool fella. When one truly understands the provenance of their work and the historical significance of the watch I think departing with this much money would make sense lol. Also, in a time where aesthetics are overly s... 

The watch for me is the epitome of discreet elegance!

The hands are gorgeous. Appreciate the anticipation, it shall make it all the more memorable

Thank you for your feedback.

Do you have one on order too since you have all the best ones?!

The dial looks like enamel…is it? But I agree that the equal length hands and recessed seconds track make for a distinguished piece.

Thank you for your feeback.

the dial looks like enamel but it is actually ceramic.

I am a totally non scientific person so any equation looks impressive

Looks great on your wrist as well! Do you know what metal you'll go with and if you'll add the royal warrants on the dial?

I will go for the steel model as I prefer a lighter watch. Saying that I have asked if the watch can be made in titanium, something Frodsham is currently exploring. I have ordered my watch without the cyphers (prizes awarded to Frodsham in the 19th centur... 

Waiting seems to be the norm these days Nico as our passion almost demands patience.

Meanwhilt one has to fight off the other attractions or distractions!

Could wait 5 years.

but there is small group of loonies like me who gladly wiill

NT

and thank goodness there are enough patient collectors or else these small independents will perish.

NT

which is a delightful British brand at the site end of the scale. ...  

Enjoy the wait my friend, there is nothing else you can do 🤷‍♂️ It’s a gorgeous watch you will get at the end…

One of the reasons I actually did not order the watch 4 years ago when I first tried it on was because the wait was only 9 months. I am a total loony and actually like the wait although I would have preffered it to be 3 to 4 years. But 5 is ok

For such a special and $ piece, it's nice to have some time to enjoy the process, I did the same with my last watch and passed on an available piece for a future allocation and really enjoyed that extra time. My next watch is scheduled for 2025 build and ... 

there is more pleasure than pain in the waiting!

The watch sits very well on your wrist. What wrist size are you? I’m slated for late 2023 and hope they can fulfill it on time. I’m set on the 22k YG case, but can’t decide on Roman or Arabic indices. Given it’ll be more dressy for me, I’m leaning on the ... 

with a steel case and no cyphers. Ok, with a dark blue strap which will contrast well aginst the blue numerals. I have no idea actually what my wrist size is. I will let you know when I get back to Malaysia next week.

You know my choice: ...  

As long as you are ok with the added heft then your perfect watch is coming soon!

Thank you for reading my write up.

Will need to clear out one or two watches by 2027 to make way for the Frodsham.

it fits my small wrist so this watch will be a tough one to better

I am not sure if it looks perfect but it certainly looks very good on me!

so it should be good!

You have a pleasant weekend my friend.

was not 40c! :-(

one of my favourite ever inventions!

but it was also to deliver a number of watches to a fellow purist

Thank you for your kind comments.

The watch looks like it is made for your wrist I know you prefer smaller watches, but somehow with the shorter lugs the Frodsham team has made it very wearable and elegant. It is a very long wait even for the most patient of us, but it will certainly be w... 

The fact that you have ordered two is further assuarnce for me that I am in the right company and have chosen well! 42.2mm has seldom looked better on my wrist, and as you say, it is all about the lugs.

Well I am actually getting married in five hours time so that should keep me very busy for many years!

Big congratulations! Your partner is a lucky cat!

Meow

It went well - nice and simple with a small wedding dinner for five (including my wife and me!)

Before it is 2027, it comes faster than you think. In my case i go faster than expected with collecting. My exit watch is almost there, but i wait till the AD contact me. But should it my exit watch? My last grail, grail watch 2. Yesterday i wrote about t... 

Exit watches rarely exist but as I had mentioned earlier, having no fuinds left will help!

No funds is a good reason. But sell your car. Or a painting.

I love my car more than any watch, and paintings - well mine are worth peanuts!

The time will fly by Sham!

It surely will

I’m also waiting patiently, it’s all part of the journey ;-))

i am sure yours will come soon.

Also ordered mine last year (around summer) after thinking and dreaming about this watch for too many years. and agree as well, have no problem with waiting time of 8 years.

I think if you ordered it a few months before me, yours should arrive in 2026 or early 2027 so only a 5 or 6 year wait

So 2027 will be a big year for both of us!

to enjoy the Frodshams when they arrive.

The wait will be worth it! But an 'exit watch'? C'mon, we love you and all yet if i was a betting man.... By 2027 Max B & Friends will surely produce something you desire.

Max B and friends is unlikely to produce a watch to win me over. For a start Max himself gave me the daily tolerance and the daily deviation was too great for such a finely finished timepiece. Secondly as much as I love the legacy machines, I have owned a... 

so kudos to you for your support of the brand.

And that works out perfectly actually because if every enthusiast was happy to wait 6,8 or 10 years for a watch, the waiting lists would be hyper long!

I think you'll love it! I'm moving to the exit as well. I think the key is that I can appreciate watches that I see and enjoy them while feeling I have enough in my own collection. I put an order in for a custom dial Pascal Coyon and I think that'll be it...  

blends well with your skin tone! Coyon is superb, well done!

I can sympathize with the wait. I am 6 months in waiting on a KV, with an expected delivery of "early 2025." The waiting is the hardest part.

- like buying other watches or actually doing something entirely different! Congratulations on the Voutilainen - one of my favourite brands that I do not own!

Although sometimes the siren's call is too difficult to resist. During this wait, I am trying to enjoy the collection I currently have. I, like you, am viewing this as the crown jewel of my collection - although perhaps not the exit watch.

I too need to behave when it comes to buying watches and maybe even reduce the collection by one or two watches. It is the survival of the fittest - and I am referring to the watches (not me obviously)!

And I’m surprised by that, as I recall you (like me) tend to prefer smaller diameter. But this look perfectly fine for you. So now, just wait. And wait ! 😂

As you know I too prefer smaller watches but this is the exception to the rule

Looks great and perfect on your wrist! Enjoy the wait

I am not sure if i would be 'enjoying" the wait! I will however try not to think too much about it (if at all possible!!)