Independents

There is no other watch like this :the extravagant Parmigiani Ovale Pantographe. Best, Gerard

I first found out about Sushkov Maxim's watches through an article in SJX watches, and thru a 2021 post here on this site. I quite liked the idea of a MOP dial in a dress watch, and since I wanted a smaller ~38mm watch with thickness <10mm, we began a con

Their more affordable version of the Balancier. I had the chance to try a few of the Balancier models at an AD in CDMX recently and was really wowed by them in person. The curved crystals are very very cool and they wear nicely. When I did a bit more rese

So impressed with this whole package. Feels like a much more expensive watch - quality is outstanding. COSC, quick change strap and bracelet, easy micro adjustment. And, most importantly, I love how it looks. Also had the chance to try on many of their ot

I wanted a handwound and with a power reserve displayer. I got that and in a very original way. Nomos calbers, if you exclude the date, are not big. Therefore, in the models with a diameter >35mm the gap between the seconds subdial and the bezel is too bi

Special thanks to everyone involved, especially my brother H, the staff at the Ritz-Carlton Nusa Dua and the Royal Pita Maha. Enjoy and CANNOT wait for 2025 and the Horological Retreat 2 !! Horological Retreat 1 Moderator Edit: Moved from TimeOut to Indep

Enjoying my Benzinger on a new khaki green strap from ABP. Best, Gerard

just wasting time

but you guys revved me up today to switch watches all day! Stupid yes, but I love it!