I'm continually ironing out what appeals to me. There's what I appreciate, and there's what I want. I fully appreciate the design freedom and artistic flair of independents like MB&F, Urwerk, and De Bethune. I appreciate the technical prowess of FP Journe, although, I am not a fan of his aesthetic. And I can appreciate the artisanal craft of Kari and Rexhepi. In my opinion, each of these indies really excels at one or a few things, and they blow me away at that.
But, the indies at the top of my want list are probably Gronefeld, Romain Gauthier and Richard Mille. For me, these are the ones that balance the elements in a way appreciate most. However, they are a little down the path from where my collection currently sits. I'll get there.