Independents

[In this series of vignettes I will highlight a few of the key points that the independent watchmakers made during their presentations on Day 3 (June 1) of the IGOTT. Some are direct quotes that tickled my fancy, and others give you an insight into the wa...  

Several PuristS were wearing their Paul Gerber watches at IGOTT2, so these images are a mixture of watches that Paul was displaying, and those already owned. I had the pleasure of trying on several ... The Retro Twin (Ref. 157) was introduced in 2001. It ...  

Still can't get over what great pictures you managed to take of these watches so quickly in poor conditions. Thanks again - you don't often see Paul's watches - and it's great to see a moment like this documented! - Greg

The Retro Twin is definitely my favourite. Love the simple and elegant dial. Thanks for the great post, Andrew.

This is a very special watch, but at first glance only the spherical moon (measuring 6mm in diameter) gives it away. Inside beats the Cal. 33 in-house movement with Paul's own unidirectional impulse escapement. There is a large screwed balance wheel, scre...  

The 42mm steel-cased Model 41 was on display with switchable, alternating continuous and dead seconds displays controlled by the button at 2 o'clock. This wach has a 100 hour in-house automatic movement with Paul's triple-rotor system. Andrew...  

Here is a video of the Paul Gerber Model 41 with alternating seconds ...

The Model 42 is Paul's take on the sports watch. It is light (in titanium), and wearable with excellent legibility at 42mm and with an enlarged date wheel. While the movement is based on the ETA 2824-2 workhorse, Paul has added his synchronised 3-rotor sy...  

Limited Edition of 10 pieces (sold out). Based on the Model 42 with a 42mm titanium case, the P10 PuristS tenth-anniversary watch receives a special engraved dial with the "PuristS" logo designed by Paul and executed in his Atelier. There is a matching en...  

The initial post for Gerber's P10 watch and your post was my first introduction to his work. The P10 is a beautiful watch and I believe the most affordable of all the anniversery offerings. The multiple rotors are eye catching and the Purists engraving on... 

as a cat on a hot tin roof to see the real thing! Cazalea

... I think came from Mitch who said that "anyone who has ever ordered a watch from an independent watchmaker understands the meaning of time." At least we got to handle the 'prototype' watches, Mike, but the final pieces are going to be very exciting whe... 

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... a Vyskocil or Opus 3, Mike! Stay on the sedatives and there shouldn't be too much longer to wait! Andrew

but happily waiting. Jeff

Thanks for the wonderful post, Andrew. I enjoyed it a lot. Paul Gerber's watches are really standing out. The idea with the the dead second that can be turned on and off is just great. A few months ago, while in Zuerich, i had the idea to have a look at P... 

Paul and Ruth involved themselves in all the IGOTT2 events and activities. They are great people in addition to Paul being a gifted engineer and watchmaker. Thanks for the story. Andrew

I enjoyed your coverage of all the Independents very much!! That aluminium delivery watch box is really something! Love it!

for sharing with us. Especially the idea of an alternating second is gorgeous, isn´t it? I liked it a lot when I saw it in Basel this year. Oliver

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always loved the works of PG the arrival of the 42 and 41 just opened new dimensions i believe, special thanks for the photos Andrew the press pics dont to justice to those creations especially the 41 . looking forward to own one of PG works someday . wis...