Independents

An introduction to David Candaux Watches, a watchmaker mentored by Philippe Dufour who has mastered the art of crafting watches in titanium. Not just titanium cased watches - but titanium movements! David Candaux (photo from DC Press Kit) We all have hear...  

I'm a big anglage person and I have to say, I really liked that big thick plate with a big polished edge. That was decadent.

Thank you so much for the introduction Patrick. I particularly love the 30 degree tourbillon with the rose gold dial and green textile strap! What a marvelous combination of elements.... Cheers, Filip

They do need to loan one to me for a review. I haven't reviewed a Tourbillon since the Vacheron Constantin 6000T Tourbillon!

I can't wait for more reviews of that nature 🙂👌....

Omega as well in the ultra light seamaster. Regardless, David's pieces are unique in terms of movement, design and finishing.

You are on top of it Als1678! Yes! You are right! I am impressed! Next time, if I hear of special materials, I'm going to drag you out to inspect the watch with me! As I need my materials expert with me! Thank you for volunteering! (I'm joking, you did no... 

is the truly outrageous price of the watch 😅....

During the last W&W i went to his presentation and was able to play with a few of his models. ...  

Apologies! I like that model you're wearing! The one with the guilloche!

I only have one slight issue which is his tag line of " Handmade by D. Candaux The creator of time" he is indeed a creator of time pieces but time itself I don't think so. Marc

I agree with you! It can definitely lose the text!

Not to single out Mr Candaux here, or take away from the watches.

I’m just poking you a little, and all in jest, or more precisely poking at the thread title. Romain Gauthier’s C is of course not just a titanium case but also a titanium movement. And perhaps finished better than this Candaux watch (but perhaps I just ha... 

I remember the Romain Gauthier movement is titanium. I actually didn't remember until now that the case was titanium. The Candaux movement with the super thick plate where he did the big thick anglage is quite special. The Romain Gauthier movement is inde...  

It’s a shame, as it does look interesting. Any information on who is producing the parts for him? I do wonder, it being titanium if there’s another known party assisting on production.

For instance, a lot of the parts suppliers are small firms that supply other independents, and some solution consulting firms that supply both small and large firms. But considering the case, the case with that unique crown mechanism was produced by a clo... 

The case looks very cool, and interesting, to me. I don’t think it’s an everyday watch if you have only this watch. Similarly to how I think about an Urwerk, DB etc (in terms of usual cases). But I could certainly see this being a very cool, and enduring,... 

Greubel has done a very bad job comparatively of finishing their titanium components like those in the convexe. Kind of shocked! 😳

That titanium minute repeater you have!

I thought he said the Antoine Minute Repeater to me. But, you know me, my French needs improvement.