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Hi all, Few days ago, I had the true pleasure to meet both a watch addict and a watch designer. He showed me his new creation and ask me what I thought about it. If I’m not particularly attracted to modern style watches, I always like when something is fr...  

I would like to see the finished watch. I hope there is sapphire on both sides to see the beauty of the movement. Keep us posted on the progress. That is amzing

Yes, you have sapphire glasses on both sides and I would add with a cool “twist” about them 😉 Best wishes Alkiro

Is the designer Japanese? Would like to learn more about the maker.

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Baxter

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pls consider the practical aspect of case size, thickness and legibility. Rgds Raymond

You’ll see few more shots soon my friend 😉 Best wishes Alkiro

Certainly an exciting visual! Thanks for sharing. Please congratulate your friend on his/her courage to create something! Best, Brandon

Thank you Brandon I will 🙏 Best wishes Alkiro

1. 6 o'clock is a Tourbillon; To reconfirm, it isn't a carrousel as can be identified from the gear train. 2. Winding and keyless works at 3. No issues so far... 3. Now, we spot a weird mechanism and circle at 12 at first. "why a heartcam?" - its basicall...  

Also on the first images the three escapement-like pallets. The star wheel needs to sit above the mainspring barrel - there is no such device elsewhere to be spotted. Fascinating (and thanks for sharing, Alkiro)! Magnus

You’re the first one who has spotted the name and its meaning. Well played my friend 👍 Best wishes Alkiro

I saw the Karoshi word too knowing what it meant and didn't think too much about it - but now you mentioned it, next to the text is "Designed, developed and manufactured in Switzerland". Perhaps some tribute to Japanese elements or culture? Regards, skyer... 

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I hope I’ll be able to post more shots of this timepiece very soon. Best wishes Alkiro

looks like you are a watchmaker!

Looking forward to seeing the finished products!

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You know i love watches that are a bit different (wrist art imho) so i cant wait to see the finished watch . The movement realy looks like i am going to like it 😉 .

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Thanks HAGW 🙏🏻

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A big wow, followed by the many synonyms for amazing that I could find. I love the movement, and the name too, 50 mm seems a bit too much, but let's wait to see the final product. Seeing the crown, it looks like is going to be quite thick too. Thanks for ... 

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you know it has been a pleasure to discuss with you too!

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Thank you all for all those compliments and encouragements about karoshi watches. It is now two years, we are designing and developing secretly this first watch of our collection. We are now showing the first pictures, all the positive comments are going ...  

I like the design modern but not over done. Two details: -The "pitonnage" looks to cheap is nice to use for a watchmaker but you find the same on $250 ETA movement. A "Pitonnage genevois" (use by PP, VC.....) look much better with an over cost of 30 to 50... 

only one question... is it available in Orange Look forward to hearing more! Cheers Andrew

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