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Andreas Strehler's Tourbillon Remontoir D'Egalité was my highlight at Baselworld
Not the least because I surprised myself with the love for this watch: I am not particularly attracted to tourbillons and even less to open-dial designs. Here I found not only convincing technical solutions (like the trans-axial positioning of the remontoir to the tourbillon cage, with only a spring powering the tourbillon with a constant force, avoiding potentially disturbing gear interventions), but also an arrangement and design of the parts that leads to a superbly elegant picture for me. For once, the layout and construction of the visible parts creates to a decoration of the front of the watch that matches a dial crafted the artisanal way.
Björn
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What are your favorite Independents from Baselworld2018?
For me it was definitely this one Source: Google Images S ...
I can imagine
With a slightly larger case, the watch became more attractive than it already was. Stunning piece. GEO
This VH classic (new) is def one of my fav from BW2018
But my vote goes to the Rexhep Rexhepi Cronometre . That movement , the case , size its all perfect imho .
I am in total agreement
but I must say the VH being the same size as the RR is quite attractive too. Any idea how much the VH cost and in what metal does it come in? Would love to view a photo of its movement
I think you will like it my friend , its a steel case 😉
Retail will be arround 45k if i am correct . 20pcs . This one at BW was a prototype so the movement wasnt finished as nice as it should be
Thank you very much my friend!
Is that CHF or Euro?! Not a bad price at all and much cheaper than the Rexhap but I need to compare both movements. Vianney is an established independent and a legend whereas Rexhap is possibly the future. I am wondering how the finishing of both movement...
Its 49k swiss but not sure its with tax !!
You are right that VH is a much respected watchmaker and like you said Akrivia (rexhep ) is imo also the future . Rexhep and his brother are such nice and humble persons also like Vianney ofcourse . I think its just a matter of taste in this case . There ...
I think
The Vianney may look smaller due to the larger bezel and my wish would be the Rexhap in steel as the movement is one of those to die for. I can only think of the Gronefeld Remontoire having a more breath taking movement on a 3 handed watch although the ne...
Though choice my friend 🤔
Like you said when it comes to pick one from all those great indie watchmakers i would still go for the Gronefeld 😉( being patriotic 😁) But one day i would love to own a VH or a Akrivia 🙏🏻
Again I tend to agree with you
something about the Gronefeld brothers and the Remontoire makes me partial to this watch when one compares it with other watches in the price range. Please excuse my sincere ignorance but until I met Bart, Tim and yourself, I had no idea that Dutch people...
I have emailed Vianney for information
and yes, I agree that almost all watchmakers especially independents are really nice and humble people. Kari Voutilainen is one. The best part is even though Rexhap is relatively new to the independent scene and a young man, he oozes with talent and confi...
Then still a Gronefeld would be the best option 😉
That one can allways be serviced by R et P in the future . But i hear a lot of people asking me that same question and my point of few is that there will allways be a skilled watchmaker arround who can fix or service that movement in the future .
My friend,
you a true patriot and a walking talking advertisement for the Gronefelds!! They should allow you to wear a Remontoire as an 'Ambassador'!!!
the hands on this watch are drooooool, glaghh.....
But I never loved the case or dial/ lugs -- all too weird... but weird is Halter's normal chuckle... ... and I definitely do not like the new V. Halter 'signature' on the dial. Prefer a 'serious' and proper logo, even from the mad man himself. But if I sa...
You know, it doesn't quite have the same charm as the original.
Or perhaps I'm not being fair as on second look it's pretty close to the OG White Gold, save for the crown, dial signature and hands. Perhaps it's because it's almost monochromatic. No doubt the 20 pieces are gone or will be gone soon.
I think on aesthetics alone the Starry Varius from De Bethune.
Although I will never own it, that watch does not fit me very well. Too large. The dial, and lets be honest this is what we see 99% of the time, is just fantastic.
Great Choice....
did you know if you contact De Bethune they will consider doing a bespoke piece that fits your requirements? S
Same for me - of the ones I have seen so far...
I have to admit I am yet to read all the extensive reports on Basel, as time was lacking but this will undoubtedly remain towards the top
Andreas Strehler's Tourbillon Remontoir D'Egalité was my highlight at Baselworld
Not the least because I surprised myself with the love for this watch: I am not particularly attracted to tourbillons and even less to open-dial designs. Here I found not only convincing technical solutions (like the trans-axial positioning of the remonto...
WoW, WoW, WoW, Excellent Choice...
Huge Fan of Andreas Strehler and like yourself I am not a huge fan of tourbillons or open work designs but this one is special for sure. S
