Independents

Whilst the big news regarding UK based horological events was the postponement of Salon QP until 2020, 300 collectors, enthusiasts and a smattering of journalists, plus 18 independent brands, were present in the centre of London last night to celebrate al...  

More commentary later as I have time. FH

Even when the small guys started an exhibition/exposition. If this succeeds on its own terms it will be wonderful.

Naturally, the independents struggle to garner the attention they deserve, and this type of event is significant in terms of exposure and, I think, format: a completely open and friendly occasion to go hands on with serious watchmaking and horological inn... 

Thanks for the photos, many interesting pieces. London might be on the cards for November!

Great report! Was Charles Frodsham there, by any chance?

I meant to post the list of exhibitors (it is on the watchmakers ckub website in case you'd like to get an idea of the breadth of work on view). Richard Stenning of Frodsham was in attendance as an observer. I overheard a conversation with Richard and ano... 

I admire particularly the quality of the photos considering the usually difficult light situation at such exhibition venues. The remark about the Independents being shuffled into "corners" when part of a main stream watch show is so appropriate. Looking b... 

There's a trick with regards photography: last year's venue had such poor lighting that a request was made for lightboxes in the exhibition space and the organisers duly obliged. There were 2 at the event, but they were so busy that it's likely to increas... 

Thanks for sharing all those beauties with us. Vte

To bad i didnt had the chance to be there this time , hope i will get a chance again in November 🙏🏻

Loved every scan of it. Darren

Thanks a bunch for the splendid pictorial! Cheers, Filip

How DO they do that? I have to find out now

YouTube will show you how it's done!! Thanks for the message.

Every time I see Andreas Strehler's finishing, I'm stunned by his enormous effort. He must have spent a lot of time carving his watches. 👍🏻