Independents

Called The Seven Spheres, and inspired by the alien contraption from the movie Contact.

I think it's really cool, but there are other watches on my list I'd want first if spending that much.

Great movie, too.

You drop into a different dimension. So cool looking. 

Both this watch and with Marco's last watch, he's done a good job of making it fresh

Need to see it in person too

Marc

fascinates me the most. I am a proud owner of a Lang und Heyne Friedrich III, it was the first watch that I purchased with my money, this one too just fascinates me. I think he is one of the few true watchmakers of our time in the true sense of the word.

It will take him many year to complete the 18 pieces. Meanwhile he will create other less complex watches along the lines of the Zweigesicht concept.
A 7 axis Tourbillon within the seven titanium spheres/cages all rotating at different speeds, getting quicker the closer to the balance wheel.
4 barrels power this, plus he had to figure out the geometry and execution of ball bearings for the concentric hour and minute rings with the raised hands.
Brilliant comes to mind.
Not for everyone clearly, it is in rarified territory, but shows his creativity and talent.
I salute this type of independent watchmaking and look forward to seeing the prototype pictured, in person soon. Collectors are better off for these types of watches being built. It keeps the momentum of artisanal independent watchmaking going. His 25+ yrs of experience and dedication to the art and science of Horology is on display for all to see.
Thanks Cozmopak for shining a light on on his work.

if i have no opportunity to obtain one, its uninteresting to me.

i've met Marco, I like him, I have a King Johann which i love. this is nothing against Marco. but this fad of limited editions unavailable to all but a tiny group is actually offensive and disrespectful to the many ordinary consumers who support this hobby. watch collecting should not be about being a brown-nosing insider, yet that's what its become. i'm disappointed to see him play the game.

To make 18 highly complicated watches is a huge feat

I would like to point out that Marco is perhaps unique in his work, in that he alone is doing all the work, from initial design concept to prototyping to all the traditional hand finishing. His ability to make more than a watch a year is unlikely.
On top of that, the sheer number of people now aware and interested in the artisanal independent watchmakers has risen almost exponentially from even just 6-8yrs ago. Add to the mix COVID and the ensuing bubble, too many people are chasing the few really exceptional items.
The resulting “brown-nosing insider” game that is certainly played by many on both sides of the equation, is sad but seems to be the reality of a situation outside of most consumers ability to control. Frustrating in the extreme, and I certainly get what you’re saying.
I wish there was a better solution myself. I’m just not sure I see one when it comes to these rarified types of watches and watchmakers.
There are just too many vying for the same item.
Maybe I’m missing something, and I certainly do have a bias towards Marco, having known him personally & professionally for over 20 years.

I just wanted to acknowledge your point and say I fully understand your frustration.
Cheers,
Tim

He doesn't play games. I emailed him many times and he's always been polite and replied to me relatively quickly given he's a one man operation. I don't think he is trying to play games at all or anything like that. How many watches can one guy make?