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Benzinger - Ordered

 

Really enjoying the process with Benzinger so far. I had him change the design a bit to show the balance wheel in action. If people are OK with the whole off the shelf movement thing, then I think Habring, Benzinger, Dornbluth and other small german watchmakers offer a ton of bang for buck. Personally, I don't mind at all as I don't see the point of a unique movement unless it adds a specific function to the piece. The process of designing something with a watchmaker is really fun too, reminds me of working with a luthier for a custom guitar.

Also decided to lean into the over the top skeletonization and engraving thing, and get a cool floral motif on the back. The company I am stuck CEOing for a while is a floral co...so figured it would be appropriate. Will post pics when it's done in a few months.






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Glad to see you took the plunge

 
By: Brandon Skinner : June 13th, 2021-04:49
And can’t wait to see the results. Please keep us up to date with the progress if you are so inclined.

Very interested in this brand (of late).

 
By: Lankysudanese : June 13th, 2021-07:53
Excited to see how you fare with them. Good luck, and please keep us updated. As for Dornbluth and Habring2, I love most of their creations

Excellent choice and ...

 
By: Cpt Scarlet : June 13th, 2021-10:40
In the distant future a good watchmaker will be able to obtain parts and service the watch without it costing the earth.

Yup

 
By: m2 : June 14th, 2021-00:14
That's the best part for me! Easy service going fwd, etc

Interesting journey to follow

 
By: LiftAngle51 : June 13th, 2021-11:04
Your first custom Benzinger. I lurk the replies of friends, curious we are all. By coincidence i read and seen even a video of Benzinger, telling to a journalist about his passion for watches and what he want to do with his watch brand. Proud he told abou... 

Quick Update

 
By: m2 : August 9th, 2021-04:32
Received pics a few weeks ago. Should be getting close to the finish line now. Opting for a mesh bracelet instead of rubber like I had initially planned ...  

I couldn't agree with your remarks about the use of ébauche.

 
By: Rosneathian : August 9th, 2021-06:13
I feel like we have reached - or passed - the high water mark of in-house frippery. Traditional watchmaking was never like that. Also, it was nice to stumble across your post. I've been eyeing Benzinger for a little while now, both for the artfulness and ... 

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By: m2 : August 9th, 2021-12:54
Yeah exactly, unless there's a unique function or aesthetic to the movement, it's just an extra expense.

Fab!

 
By: Bounce781 : August 23rd, 2021-08:03
Congratulations! mr Benzinger is a wonderful man to interact with ...  

Love Benzinger!

 
By: Spencer Karrington : August 26th, 2021-20:33
Sort of wish they made their movements in house but at that price point and with that quality of finish/customize can't really complain and they change the movement so much, it does not look anything like its past self! Congrats on this amazing future wat... 

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By: m2 : August 27th, 2021-04:50
Yeah and service isn't a problem going fwd no matter what happens.

Exactly!

 
By: Spencer Karrington : August 27th, 2021-19:25
To the opposite end of the spectrum, it will be a lot cheaper and easier to repair (cough cough Patek, cough cough) ;p