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Really enjoying the process with Benzinger so far. I had him change the design a bit to show the balance wheel in action. If people are OK with the whole off the shelf movement thing, then I think Habring, Benzinger, Dornbluth and other small german watch...  

And can’t wait to see the results. Please keep us up to date with the progress if you are so inclined.

Excellent choice and congrats in advance

Excited to see how you fare with them. Good luck, and please keep us updated. As for Dornbluth and Habring2, I love most of their creations

In the distant future a good watchmaker will be able to obtain parts and service the watch without it costing the earth.

That's the best part for me! Easy service going fwd, etc

Your first custom Benzinger. I lurk the replies of friends, curious we are all. By coincidence i read and seen even a video of Benzinger, telling to a journalist about his passion for watches and what he want to do with his watch brand. Proud he told abou... 

Received pics a few weeks ago. Should be getting close to the finish line now. Opting for a mesh bracelet instead of rubber like I had initially planned ...  

I feel like we have reached - or passed - the high water mark of in-house frippery. Traditional watchmaking was never like that. Also, it was nice to stumble across your post. I've been eyeing Benzinger for a little while now, both for the artfulness and ... 

Yeah exactly, unless there's a unique function or aesthetic to the movement, it's just an extra expense.

Congratulations! mr Benzinger is a wonderful man to interact with ...  

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Sort of wish they made their movements in house but at that price point and with that quality of finish/customize can't really complain and they change the movement so much, it does not look anything like its past self! Congrats on this amazing future wat... 

Yeah and service isn't a problem going fwd no matter what happens.

To the opposite end of the spectrum, it will be a lot cheaper and easier to repair (cough cough Patek, cough cough) ;p