IGOTT II " Independants Day ".
Can you believe it? For the 10th PPRO Anniversary, the Executive Team offered us a superb present. They succeed to gather 7 ( ! ) Independants: Mr Gerber, Ballouard, Gronefeld, Busser, Voutilainen, Speake Marin, and our dear fellow, AHCI Moderator, Don Co...
So great so diverse
and what to say my friend.... your wife always knew what's best for you ;0) best Damjan
amazing!!..thank you for a brilliant post.
thank you very much amanico for this brilliant post..I had never imagined all these 'legends' would be otgether...it is indeed awesome that purists gathered all of them and it is indeed heart warming to see chivalry among men of same trade...it strengthen...
You should listen ...
to your wife, as she proved great taste and not for the first time Kari is taking care of each detail and he is passionated about each curve The independents (in general) are the spice in the world of watches. Most of the time it was a great pleasure to m...
great post, Nico...
... you know that was also my first opportunity to have more indepth understanding of these "Independent Watchmakers" with closer contacts and conversation. at the first night dinner, had a chance of sitting with Bart at the same table and so had a chance...
Exactly that, Stefan.
This event allowed us to have a larger view on watches we are not, you and me, used to see or to speak about. That is the beauty of our passion. We can see interest in watches independantly of the brand. Best, my friend. Nicolas.
Great summary and photos of a great day...
I know that the 3rd day was long but it featured many artists that I wanted to know better. Thank you for this post and the photos of the notable pieces. Love Kari's work as well as Gronefeld. WOW. All are such unique pieces of art (like you said).
My pleasure, Phil.
As you know, I don't often speak about Independants Creations, but after what I saw, I felt the need to share my novie point of view with you all. Best, my friend. Nicolas.
Thanks for the pics Nico.
About the Tourbillon & Minute Repeater from Bart and Tim, the watch is a very rare example of the use of a Claret ebauche: most part of the time, Claret delivers a 100% finished caliber. I like the way the lugs were designed. Fx
Observation of a different kind
and quality as always Dear Nicolas , glad there is no magical lamp or i would be asking for all those beauties and end up in a delima wearing which one . each of the above independent brands got it OWN special DNA their unique seduction and idealogy. Love...
To find my watch would be a funny " if I was " game.
If I was a designer, I would go for the MBF. If I had a more traditional job, I would go for the KV. If I was a sculptor, I would go for the PSM. And so on... With one question though: Who would I have to be to own a Gronefeld? Somewhat an intellectual wa...
Great summary Nicholas
I think you have presented the most important watches from IGOTT 2. These gentlemen watchmakers in many ways represents also an evolution of watch collecting, from affordability to brands to Independents, as a form of typical progression. Not necessary mu...
Well, the Tribute from Chopard surprised me, too, I have to say.
And the Montblanc Chronos, too. And I don't even speak of my friends'watches I had the pleasure to see at the IGOTT such as a beautiful GP Tourbillon with 3 gold bridges, a KV Chrono, some super uber cool Vintage Rolex, and so on . Sadly, I couldn't take ...
Great post Nico
Nicolas, It was great to meet you and your family @ iGott!! Great photos! Your "Light Box" worked great. Aside from the PSM, all of the watches were fantastic. What a great event. Thanks for showing off these watches with the great photos and post! Martin...
Agreed, Martin. It will be a question of taste, of character.
To find your own Independant watch... I'm still lurking, here, but what I see and learn is pleasing me. Very happy to meet you too, my friend. Hope we'll have other opportunities. All the best, Nicolas.
Beautiful photos of a beautiful Day...
Thank you for the beautiful photos captured with such a wonderful commentary!
Well, the commmentary has the interest of its naivety.
As I know nothing about Independants, my observations are based on my feelings, when I saw these pieces. But Naivety is also an interesting approach. Best, Nicolas.
Nice coverage, Nic!
Hard to pick a favourite for me, as there are so many outsanding ones. I'll just say those Frog eyes leave me in a bit of a daze...
Brilliant pictures Nico, as always a definitive post.
It was great to catch up again. Thank you for your exhaustive documentation of a very fun gathering. here are a couple of my better pics: KV Vingt-8... A brace of you countyman's work.... And finally, possibly my favourite crazy piece, Max's HM4 Thunderbo...
The Goldpfeil is another expression of this artistic dimension, indeed.
It was also great to try the Vianney Halter. Hope we'll meet again, and sooner than every two years! Best, my friend. Nicolas.
Nicolas, may I say this?
"An independent watchmaker must be honestly independent". I can say that most of the independent watches in IGOTT II give me fresh air and not boring. Regards Ling
We'll have a problem in giving a definition to the word " Independant ".
Since nobody, from the " Independant " to the Manufacture, is really independant: How many deopend on another Company, for example for the sapphire glass, the strap, the buckle, the hands, the escapement, the whole movement? Is " Independant "a state of m...
Nicolas, there is no true sense of independent.
Your example is correct. At least, the idea must be independent. You are also right to refer to state of mind. When I said "honestly independent", it means that the watchmaker is obligated to reveal that he is only capable of or responsible in doing certa...