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Oh, the heck with criteria -- let's just pick!

 

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 -- on the bases of (to me) physical beauty and internal consistency of concept (a hefty, "bomb-proof" watch with looks to match).  If, for the moment, I hold that strong preference aside, and in the happy world in which price were no object, I'd have to say:

1. Voutilainen -- Masterpiece 6
2. Halter -- Contemporaine
3. Vyskocil -- V-30/45-01-A

Choices 1 and 3 reflect my general leanings toward being a "movement snob."  On Vianney's watch, I just loved that particular item (in WG) the moment I saw it (it really does need to be seen in person), and found him a great guy, as well.  Volker, to me, epitomizes the Purist ideal -- doing something interesting and original, with an obsession for a specific definition of quality (anyone who publishes timing charts to make his point of view clear is OK with me).  And the decimal repeater -- such an obvious, yet brilliant innovation!  And the piece itself is gorgeous.

Somewhere in my future are a Moser Perpetual 1, one of Marco Lang's watches (maybe Johannes' mono-pusher?), a Van der Klaauw Planetarium, and another Parmigiani or two (not sure they qualify for this poll) -- but now I'm cheating even more!


I'm not usually interested in these sorts of polls, but will be very interested to read others' choices and rationales.


Best,


Gary G

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So what are peoples favorite top 3 independents in order. And

 
By: jasny : February 13th, 2007-09:57
what watch of that independent would you most like to own. Its been 7 days, just wanted to start a new thread, LOL.

GOOD IDEA, HOWEVER AS A STARTING POINT

 
By: Christakis : February 13th, 2007-12:07
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

How about choosing a set of parameters first?

 
By: bernard cheong : February 13th, 2007-16:16
(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?

Oh, the heck with criteria -- let's just pick!

 
By: Gary G : February 13th, 2007-22:49
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 ... 

Right, let's say it

 
By: Geo : February 13th, 2007-23:20
1) Urwerk / 201 2) Christiaan van der Klaauw / Astrolabium 3) Vianney Halter / Trio Geo

All of these...

 
By: pplater : February 15th, 2007-03:25
...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 ... 

My list and reasons... and I include Franck Muller!

 
By: SJX : February 17th, 2007-20:13
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 ...