Independents

Yes, it's real! And it's a sporty look, at least. The 28Sport is a limited edition of 8 pieces in a titanium case, with onyx in the dial, and some super luminova on the hands. It's quite something, and worth seeing, and one can imagine it is quite light o...  

And I guess I understand why they put superluminova on the hands given that it’s a sports watch. But that sort of ruins it for me.

It's really the same as Kari's previous works, just dressed up in a sporty band, case material, and dial colors. I don't see anything sporty about it other than the color scheme. Still an extremely nice watch! But I just don't see it being used in a sport... 

But, a sporty look with a light case.

Maybe there are 8 people in the world who asked for exactly that!

their pieces are often aimed at specific collectors. People had a cow when FPJ unveiled a sport collection, but that was entirely driven by the requests of collectors who wanted to keep wearing an FPJ when they went to the gym. I'm sure you've heard the s... 

Iirc, that is around 1mm thicker than usual. While I'd like to guess that this thickness is a sign of a case with extra something such as water or shock resistance, it's hard to say without more information.

and puts it in RW Smith territory when it comes to thickness, my one and only qualm with RW Smith.

2mm?! Something must be going on, hopefully other than just a "sporty look".

What I am saying is 13mm and above is too high for a watch. It might appear balanced but a 13mm watch is more likely to catch something than one that is 2mm thinner.

Just kidding! Yes, it's a bit much for a time-only watch and the width at 37 or 39mm throws off the balance, potentially. I think your concerns are valid, but let's see how the RWS is for you.

and hope!!!

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As for how rugged it is, who cares. When you're storming the Bastille, wear your G Shock. I have my name on the list for it and I'm number 3000.Fingers crossed.

My one objection is that it looks too much like a standard 28. Maybe that's not a bad thing. But I think more could have been done with the case, dial, or movement to differentiate it.

The titanium case is a great idea as well. But the name, and the suggestion that it has anything to do with sport ... What would be next - put a bezel on and call it 28diver despite the 28m water resistance?

I think FPJ has more successfully developed his linesport line, but maybe this is a first step.

over his traditional lug design. But “Sport” isn’t exactly the word that comes to mind to describe a watch that looks a bit too similar to his other offerings. Though now that I think about it, it would be exciting to see a true sport watch from Mr. Vouti... 

As you say, it would be nice to see more changes.

If successful (and with only 8 pieces on the market, this looks like a safe bet), then maybe KV will venture further into sports territory...a risky but clever direction to take, commercially speaking, today. Thanks for breaking this interesting piece of ... 

I think that's a good guess!

It does zero for me. I find the baton hour markers a downgrade from Arabic or Roman numerals. Those provided a much better visual. Vingt8s are not meant to be dressed down. They are classical looking time pieces from an aesthetics POV. Just my two cents

He can do it, but not this! Best, Nicolas

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I find the Urban Jurgensen One a more compelling execution of the indie sports watch theme at a third of the price. KV is of course on a different level, but this particular model just doesn’t appeal to me much. Anyway, am sure every single one of these p... 

Titanium, hour markers, super-lume may give the sports theme but the dial layout...the classic part of him emerges out naturally ! Good looking watch, but if it is a 2nd KV in collection. V-28 would always be the first, isn't it? Best, mahesh.,

...then this is a sports watch. I quite like the piece, actually, and maybe it's just this definition of a "sports watch" that kind of ruins it. I think if we just look at it as a KV that is more casual/less elegant, than this is a nice proposition. I wou... 

But ,as others have mentioned,of course not a sports watch.

Although, for me, a couple big questions would be its water resistance and how much impact it can take 😂😂😂

As long as you are okay with servicing it directly after!!!

Why spend CHF75000 on a watch that 7 other people have? Half the fun of an independent is being able to make changes unique to yourself

Compared to his other watches?

You can PM me if you really want to let rip!

And also, other idependents have nicer movement layouts nowadays, e.g. Grönefeld or FPJ or Akrivia. But again, just personal taste.