I would explore either the Greubel Forsey or the Karsten Fraessdorf ,

Nov 20, 2021,18:35 PM
 

While the GF is a more "established" brand, I think the  Fraessdorf  is a rugged daily useable watch.








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tourbillon from independent

 
 By: Watches_passion : November 20th, 2021-15:38
appreciate if anyone can help. i am looking to buy a tourbillon form one of the independents/Micro brands. i am a Patek collector and now getting myself educated with the independents. do you know about any of the brands that is accepting orders on a tour... 

Not sure about who is and isn't taking orders these days...

 
 By: jleno : November 20th, 2021-15:49
But some of my favorite independent tourbillions would include Ferdinand Berthoud, Laurent Ferrier, Akrivia, DeBethune, Christophe Claret, and Greubel Forsey.

Some of the best looking ones imho

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : November 20th, 2021-19:05
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Wow ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

 
 By: Lankysudanese : November 21st, 2021-02:26

I Would Contact MB&F

 
 By: enjoythemusic : November 20th, 2021-16:08

Are you looking for customized tourbillion, or a stock watch from an independent?

 
 By: Lankysudanese : November 20th, 2021-17:58
If it is the latter, then my suggestions are Gronefeld: Decennium Tourbillion (10 pieces, but some still available). There are also some unworn parallax tourbillions on the secondary market. Gruebel forsey: 3 models to choose from, ranging from the 24 sec... 

If you feel like joining a project then...

 
 By: Watchcph : November 20th, 2021-18:28
You should get in touch with James Palmer in London or Christian Lass from Denmark. That's what I did anyway ๐Ÿ˜‰ Mind that these will be a few years out (3-5), but you will get the absolute top quality with a watch made by the watchmaker himself. Everything... 

I would explore either the Greubel Forsey or the Karsten Fraessdorf ,

 
 By: MilDiver : November 20th, 2021-18:35
While the GF is a more "established" brand, I think the Fraessdorf is a rugged daily useable watch. ...  

There are indeed some great names like mentioned above.

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : November 20th, 2021-19:07
Not all are available anymore but definitely some gorgeous options out there . Please keep us posted about your journey

Haldimann

 
 By: donizetti : November 20th, 2021-19:56
would be my recommendation. Best Andreas

Kinda depends on your budget too

 
 By: ialienam_AUS : November 20th, 2021-20:07
Haldimann H1 is my favourite, no CNC used

Laurent Ferrier makes an incredible Tourbillon Double Spiral

 
 By: Mike H : November 20th, 2021-21:58
With a superb email dial, a gorgeous piece all together and one of the best quality price ratio imho