Independents

what watch of that independent would you most like to own. Its been 7 days, just wanted to start a new thread, LOL.

On the basis that Daniels is unlikely to come out of retirement just for me........ 1. SMITH 2. SMITH 3. SMITH willing to be educated. when i place my first order for a dufour, the list might get more adventurous. Christakis

(1) Originality Classic versus creativity (2) Craftsmanship (3) Significance Historical versus recognition (4) Spirit Independance of statement versus market compromise Any further suggestions before beginning?

No disrespect meant, Dr. C -- just too tired to be serious at the moment! It's late at night, so I'll leave the deep thinking to others -- although Bernard's criteria certainly got me thinking. As the owner of two of PSM's pieces, I'm obviously a big fan ... 

1) Urwerk / 201 2) Christiaan van der Klaauw / Astrolabium 3) Vianney Halter / Trio Geo

...selectons are a fascinating insight into the kudos afforded to certain independents ahead of others by those 'in the know'. Some selections seem to me to be quite surprising, but that is a function of the delightful conjunction of variety and personal ... 

1. Dufour - for being the pioneering brave soul. I still remember not so long ago when this pipe smoking grand old man of independent watchmaking flew to Singapore with a grande sonnerie in his luggage, trying to sell it. It was incredibly courageous and ... 

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