Independents

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...  

Amazing and special watches . Never pulled the trigger on one of there watches tbh . Maybe at that price point i am more attracted to other brands for now

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 ... 

seems like it's been the same models since then too with different colors.

The brand itself was only started a bit over 10 years ago as well.

when i saw them at the dealer, i tried on the maestoso and the kantharos so i guess it was more like 7 years ago. i just remembered there being a bigger catalog at the time.

The Angelico I think was the latest addition which is still available, an incredible looking watch but the 46mm size is enormous.

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...  

Saw the poker watch in the back of a magazine in an airplane, and was wondering how a watch like that could cost $200k. I then looked it up on youtube later and was surprised to find that everything was done mechanically.

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... 

Looked up a video of the dual tow btw, it looks absolutely incredible! A shame it's not offered anymore.

I did see it for like 150,000 online so at least some people are still selling it!

Brilliant, but not in a simple genius way. The creativity is stunning. His most accessible watches are his ladies pieces.

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.