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Thanks!
Hey everyone thanks for the kind words!
Just wanted to ask the people here a few questions, since I will hopefully be able offer my services to you guys someday soon.
Anyways, just wondering what people are looking for in independent watchmaking. Is it mostly the prestige of having a limited piece? Or are you looking for something actually unique in mechanisms? Or is it the quality of finishing? I suppose it is a slightly different answer for all of you, but maybe there are a few common answers....
Also I was trying to think of what kind of price is fair for a watch similar to mine. I would guess that it depends on how well known you are or if someone else well respected in the industry has recommended your work. I would like to make more of my watch at some point but don't have the set up/funds to do it right now. Just trying to et a feel for the industry and see what people are into and what you all consider to be "worthy" in the small world of independents!
I hope this didn't come off as advertising, cause I don't really have anything to sell. But feel free to let me know if I crossed any lines. And thanks for any of your opinions, they are much appreciated!!
Aaron
Welcome Aaron!
By: sidneyc : March 13th, 2011-16:00
Firstly a warm welcome to the forum Aaron! Thanks for posting here about your watchmaking project! I only had time to quickly skim through your blog and the work you're doing is very interesting! I can't wait to go through it in detail when my work day's ...
Hello Aaron.
By: fernando : March 13th, 2011-20:19
Really impressed by what you have done - all this from 'basic' training! With your ambition & dedication, I'm sure you will go far in this field. Looking forward to further updates from you and to seeing your first finished piece. cheers fernando
Hi Aaron!
By: RobCH : March 14th, 2011-07:12
Welcome. Nice work...your blog takes me back to the days of my training...I wasn't at WOSTEP, but many of the independent greats have passed by there, as you know. Might see you at Baselworld ? Otherwise if you're ever in Geneva, pm me before and we can m...
Hello Rob
By: mygs29 : March 14th, 2011-13:46
Yeah I should be in Basel, not sure what day yet though. When are you there? And what will you be doing there? Maybe I'll stop by where you are and say hello. I'm just looking forward to the independent section again. I don't make it to Geneva very often,...
Mostly finished
By: mygs29 : July 5th, 2011-16:32
Hello all! Just wanted to share some pics of the watch I made at WOSTEP. I just finished the school in May and now am just chilling back at home in Canada. Unfortunately I didn't have the best photography set up here to take some good photos, but these wi...
Thanks!
By: mygs29 : July 13th, 2011-15:38
Hey everyone thanks for the kind words! Just wanted to ask the people here a few questions, since I will hopefully be able offer my services to you guys someday soon. Anyways, just wondering what people are looking for in independent watchmaking. Is it mo...
Marvellous, i simply envy you
By: MMK : July 26th, 2011-03:12
Hi Aaron, thanks for the report on your beautiful watch, i wish i had your abilities. You've already pointed out two important factors of AHCI watch collectors. Limitation and difference to the Mainstream. Using mechanical watches is not a logical decisio...
Closer-ups
By: mygs29 : July 18th, 2011-13:47
Hey just thought I would add a few more close up photos of the back of my AMS1, and a few more dial shots... Enjoy! Those inner bevels take a lot of patience (and a microscope!) Hand engraved balance bridge Bad lighting here, makes everything look pretty ...
