Independents

A couple of years ago I first saw the Habring2 Chrono SHH 2007 with a wonderful transparent brown/burgundy dial. It further inspired me to purchase my first independent and customised watch; a Habring2 jumping seconds with power reserve indicator. The who...  

Love the subtle orange Luminova. Perhaps it was inspired by a similar chronograph owned by a member here? ;-) - SJX

Inspiration? You would know. :) :) :) Regards, Richard.

"this watch is more significant than an individually customised watch. More important because it is a customised watch for 2 friends. It is a mark of respect and friendship. This will not be forgotten." PuristS ! D

This place has that kind of effect on people. PuristS ! Regards, Richard.

And nice pictures of them also. Like the orange indices. cen@jkt

One day I might even remember to clean my watches before photographing them. My thanks to the inventors of dust removing software. Regards, Richard.

Congratulations Richard, the founder of the AD HOC :) The Doppel 2.0 is certainly one of Maria and RIchard's most desirable creations, it's a great choice for a second Habring2. The burgundy dial is breathtaking and I love your photos! Also, congrats to O... 

from P1 and P2. I've still got a big smile on my face from this one. I will have to show it to you one day. Regards, Richard.

Would love to see it one day!

the watch is beautiful ! Nice story btw ;)

I love Maria's and Richard's creations. Regards, Richard.

and with a very nice, personal history. Thank you sharing it with us. As a privileged owner of customized 'Foudroyante' I second everything you have written about Richard and Maria Habring. Habring2s are fantastic watches, that come with fantastic service... 

These are great watches for daily wear. Glad you're enjoying yours as well. Thanks for the comments. Regards, Richard.

trek to Austria and see the magical atelier where your watches are crafted. I still don't know how they get any work done with that view! Enjoy your beauties, Best to all, Tim

Obviously you're speaking from experience. I certainly hope to visit there one day. Regards, Richard.

of the Alps, river and town below. Watches and watchmaking equipment all around and great little restaurants in the town for amazing cuisine. It is a paradise. Good travels, Tim

Great watch, great story, great friendships! And the photos are fantastic as well. I am enjoying my Doppel a lot as well, and hope that yours brings you a great deal of pleasure. I know the original burgundy dial quite well -- in fact, there is an interse... 

And you most certainly were a part of the adventure. Your photos were my reference during the whole process. Regards, Richard.

the Purist owner of that first Habring chocolate brown dialled chrono is proud to read this story... :-) I have to agree, Habring dials are a thing to behold. they show a depth and richness of color seldom seen elsewhere. TM

Many thanks Thomas. Regards, Richard.

Enjoy wearing it!

if this had been an automatic movement, we may well have asked for the "Seth Rotor". Regards, Richard.

Your photograph, by the way, is the best I have seen of this movement. Best, CaliforniaJed

You are very kind. I hope you're well. Regards, Richard.

Huge congrats. I am surprised that the burgundy red dial is no longer in production. Thought I saw a recent prototype in that colored dial...maybe I am dreaming. Do write about your thoughts on this piece a month or so into owning this magnificent piece. ... 

The burgundy dial is a wonderful lustrous colour. And it works well with the colour of the indices. Regards, Richard.

I love the color combo that you guys chose! What a handsome timepiece! Cheers, Daos

Richard and Maria always complete the piece. Sure, the watches are great and they will do just about anything that can be done. But then have Hirsch (or whoever they're using now) match the strap so well. A dream watch. And your colors really fulfill the ... 

and it was greatly appreciated. I think they still use Hirsch as well. Regards, Richard.