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Christophe Claret
Feb 15, 2021,10:22 AM
I was recently looking at some Christophe Claret watches, and I'm surprised we don't see more of this brand on the forum. Any thoughts as to why? The X-Trem 1 is probably my favorite, I think it's easily one of the most creative and unique watches out there. The time-only Maestro is also quite interesting, and competitive against the other typical independent watches in its price segment. The casino watches I'm torn on and I can see these being more polarizing in general. I want to like these for the original complications, but I just don't think they look very attractive. They are also limited in that they can't simulate a full deck of cards, so only a reduced combination of cards are possible. I'd be curious to get your opinions!
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Christophe Claret
By: jleno : February 15th, 2021-10:22
I was recently looking at some Christophe Claret watches, and I'm surprised we don't see more of this brand on the forum. Any thoughts as to why? The X-Trem 1 is probably my favorite, I think it's easily one of the most creative and unique watches out the...
There's definitely tough competition at this price point.
By: jleno : February 15th, 2021-12:16
I think Claret's finishing might be a little lower than the others here (although it varies depending on the model), but the complication and creativity is where he wins out. Btw, check out this video of the Angelico . One thing that surprised me is just ...
Agreed!
By: Spencer Karrington : February 17th, 2021-01:50
Although, I love how they look but that is just me and I like things that look "odd" or "weird" I find them more beautiful. In fact, Christopher Claret was the first watch that got me into watchmaking. I was at a doctors place and they had robb report and...
Lolz, great minds think a like!!
By: Spencer Karrington : February 20th, 2021-08:03
It is a fantastic watch and the spectacular visuals of the watch with the incrediable mechanics put me in aw and started my rabbit hole journey into watches! I honestly think it has completley defined my taste as my fav watches are usually indies and weir...
I know, right!!!
By: Spencer Karrington : March 5th, 2021-11:50
I did see it for like 150,000 online so at least some people are still selling it!
The designs are polarizing.
By: jmpTT : February 17th, 2021-20:03
Brilliant, but not in a simple genius way. The creativity is stunning. His most accessible watches are his ladies pieces.
Agreed that most of Claret's watches can be polarizing.
By: jleno : February 17th, 2021-20:27
Coincidentally, WatchBox posted a review of a Maestro yesterday. It's an incredibly interesting piece, and looks quite literally like a small city on the wrist. Apparently, it sold almost immediately after the review was posted.