Independents

Earlier this week, I took delivery of the IWC Pallweber, a truly amazing watch. Yesterday, I arrived in Singapore to collect the Kudoke 2 SJX edition, a collaboration that has resulted in arguable the most interesting, unusual and attractive dial of the m...  

Really looks great on your wrist 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 Wear it in best of health. And really excited to hear you have a Kikuchi coming in soon…you have quite the collection of independents.

but then took a liking to independents as I could physically speak to the watch makers which for me is a huge bonus. Some people prefer a brand with history and that's fine. I prefer a brand that will cater to the differing needs of each customer and who ... 

as the watch was heavily over subscribed. Rumour has it that SJX did his due diligence to ensure that the watches went to the 'right' homes. Thank you for your feedback!

A unique dial! A clever idea which few would have thought of.

Kudoke sounds exotic and the looks are stunning. A few weeks ago we had a discussion here about two handed watches. I am a pro, so your watch is a go for me. We do not discuss regulators, that is a bit too out of the box for me. I must get used to it. For... 

This watch ticks many boxes for me and I am glad you like it too.

I visit the Kudoke website. I must confess Stephan is a watchmaker with a clear vision. The Free Kudokupus is a glassless watch, so original, never saw it. The use of Breguet hands is marvelous, my next watch do have Breguet hands.

All the best in your search as there are quite a few out there.

Your on fire again my friend with such gorgeous NWAs and incomings . Wear it in best of health 🙏🏻🤗

It is without doubt one of my better purchases. I really hope this watch passes the test of time because it really is a thing of beauty. Some might say the standard Kudoke 2 offers a better value proposition and one cannot deny that but this one gives the... 

I commend SJX for his creativity here and to Stefan Kudoke for the execution!

Every time I look at the dial, I notice something new!

I had been corresponding with Ev Kudoke (Stefan's wife and PR for the brand) for four years now as I had been keen on a Kudoke One so it feels great to finally join the Kudoke family even if the watch bought was not my initial target.

because I was afraid 39mm would wear too large as I had never seen one before. But the lugs make this watch a very comfortable wear. If anything, it is the thickness of the watch that might bother some as the 10.7mm high case is not sloped in any way and ... 

I find it challenging to buy any watch without trying it on first but nowadays we seldom have a choice with sought after pieces. Not only do we not get a chance to try them on, we also do not get a chance sometimes to think carefully whether or not we sho... 

Not ideal! Sometime we have no choice but luckily with time and a few mistake behind the belt I try to pay attention to what I don’t like when living with a watch to see if a potential new acquisition as any chance to trigger similar bad feeling! Yikes th... 

My acquisitions in 2021 are all up for sale but I am hoping that this year's acquisitions will never leave!

Let’s hope both of our 2022 addition have better luck!

I don't believe in keeping a watch in my collection unless I truly love it. ' Let others enjoy what I don't' is my motto!

that we were not so spoiled for choice when it comes to watches - there seems to be always something out there designed to make us re evaluate our collection!

First the hunt, then the kill!

Many goodies are unavailable these days!

Of all the watches I have ever bought without ever seeing it or trying it on, this one is arguably the one that has exceeded all expectations.

I love the grained texture on the dial - simply superb ! enjoy in the best health. Best, mahesh.,

You will have a closer look at it soon