Independents

. . . at the beginning. My admiration for watches made by Dirk Dornblüth and his father, Dieter, formed early in my collecting years. Partly for their aesthetics, partly for their hewing to traditional crafting, partly for their insistence on retaining th...  

as someone whose father not so long ago told him that he's "never been the son he wanted," I can certainly empathize. It's truly heartening to see two generations working together as successfully as Dornblüth père and fils appear to. And I understand the ... 

. . . for 'left brain vs right'. 🙂

The end result is unbelievable. I've long admired Dornbluth but I've never seen one more handsome than yours. Please send us booty shots when you have a moment.🙏

www.watchprosite.com Along with impressive results, it also appears it came quite quickly. The best of both worlds.

. . . it took Dornblüth to deliver. I wasn't expecting it until later this year. The whole shebang took just four months; Jocke once wrote the average wait time was about nine. Art

. . . they had a hand in creating? Keeper, for sure . . .

. . . are everything.

. . . to tying in feelings about our watches with our parents. Especially those that were handed down . . .

A somewhat somber reflection, but it's good to reflect.

. . . and yes, reflecting is very much on my mind these days . . .

. . . and here's hoping all of us remain in good health. Art

And to better know this brand which caught all your attention. Baci, Don Nico.

. . . you can count on it! Art

. . . when they were in production some fourteen years ago, but ended tying up all available funds into a GO Senator perpetual. That move ended up being the single greatest regret of my collecting experience. Art

We should make more effort to support independent watch makers. Looking at your watch this should an easy mission. Kind regards Cpt S

. . . even scarlet. 😁

Always great when a watch is more than just a object on the wrist. A big plus when it tells a story imho , especially a story like yours 🙏🏻

. . . was a watchmaker (and seller) in the Ottoman Empire. Dad's father - my grandfather - was too young to learn the trade when his father died. So, in a sense, the Dornblüth's father-and-son heritage is personally aspirational . . . even though I defini... 

Parents are the most important. In companies, sometimes it works and sometimes not. The Puma and Adidas story is how brothers are fighting. Audemars Piguet is a successful family company. My relation too my father is friendship. The bond is too strong, an... 

. . . a quartz guy. He could never understand my fascination for mechanical watches. Art

The story behind it gives this watch intrinsic value. I’ve long admired Dormbluth, and this really is a nice watch. I remember reading about you working with them on customising this dial combination, and I’ll say I really like it. Somber, yet the blue ha... 

. . . took some time and effort, Richard. I was initially drawn to a standard black dial configuration, but then blued hands - Dornblüth's métier - wouldn't have been legible. A silvered dial would have lent a larger appearance, so that choice was out. Gr... 

and a wonderful connection. May you cherish it forever.

. . . and cherish it I most definitely will. Art

. . . to hold off adding a Dorn to my collection. Another notch crossed off the bucket list!

. . . seem like a walk in the park. 😉

. . . said. Thanks, Art

I missed your post back in December, just read it now thanks to the link. Pretty amazing step to send you actual samples, that’s the only way to be certain of the colours you chose between. I have to say the picture you posted, the watch looks really grea... 

. . . when Padj arranges the next g-t-g . . .

Apologies for late entry, and so little to add to a great post. Have a good week end.

. . . and hope your weekend is going well, too. I'm staying home . . . lots to do around the house, and tomorrow is Mother's Day in America. Best, Art

I'm late to the party but very much like your post. Anxious to see it.