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Samui · 9 May 2016, 10:39 AM

Except for Patek or AP.

GarageBMW · 9 May 2016, 11:00 AM

F.P Journe

locutus49 · 9 May 2016, 11:02 AM

A Reverso.

AK797 · 9 May 2016, 11:08 AM

Moser.

mps354 · 9 May 2016, 11:10 AM

Journe, ferrier, and moser, imo, are all excellent.

cervantes · 9 May 2016, 11:10 AM

I'd like to get a Moser Perpetual fume dial. But the current market makes such a proposition slim.

droptopman · 9 May 2016, 11:45 AM

Arnold and Sons moon phase.

el1125 · 9 May 2016, 11:58 AM

Rm

Rockrolex · 9 May 2016, 12:00 PM

Iwc pc

thomaspp · 9 May 2016, 12:07 PM

Most likely a journe for me

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bdex75 · 9 May 2016, 12:08 PM

Lots of good options here. This one is a value play for an independent.

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jschmidtdmd · 9 May 2016, 12:09 PM

RM.......no question

KarlS · 9 May 2016, 12:20 PM

Greubel

Marrk · 9 May 2016, 12:30 PM

Like locutus49 said above, a Reverso. A beautiful watch and a landmark in watch history. But, in some ways, it is not enough because it doesn't begin to scratch the surface of what JLC can do.

Still, a Reverso.

KarlS · 9 May 2016, 01:09 PM

IWC and JLC can't be regarded as independent

themaninblack · 9 May 2016, 02:03 PM

Rolex!

drhr · 9 May 2016, 02:17 PM

Journe and/or Hentschel Hamburg

SearChart · 9 May 2016, 02:20 PM

Richard Mille.

subtona · 9 May 2016, 02:39 PM

Rm is nice but not what I think of first as an independent as they are so unconventional.

The fp journe line has some special offerings but for a simple all class timeless beautiful watch my choice would be a Laurent ferrier, the hands alone sell the watch for me.

fmc000 · 9 May 2016, 02:48 PM

RM for me too.

martinr · 9 May 2016, 03:03 PM

Kari Voultlainen

lapince · 9 May 2016, 03:29 PM

Greubel Forsey, RM, Journe, MB&F, Urwerk I know they are a little too original for some and I agree that they are not made to be in a small collection, but if I had the funds to have 15-20 of my favorite watches ever made, I would definitely want one in the collection, anyways there are so many independents to choose from all is a matter of taste, but I would love to have 1 from each of the 5 brands I cited

PJ S · 9 May 2016, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by locutus49

A Reverso.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Iwc pc

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marrk

Like locutus49 said above, a Reverso. A beautiful watch and a landmark in watch history. But, in some ways, it is not enough because it doesn't begin to scratch the surface of what JLC can do.

Still, a Reverso.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KarlS

IWC and JLC can't be regarded as independent

Thank God at least one member can read.

Quote:

Originally Posted by droptopman

Arnold and Sons moon phase.

A&S has effectively been a Citizen brand since La Joux-Perret was purchased in 2011

MP5 · 9 May 2016, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martinr

Kari Voultlainen

This or for lifetime achievement a Dufour

L55HEM · 9 May 2016, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdex75

Lots of good options here. This one is a value play for an independent.

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Sweet watch mate

Samui · 9 May 2016, 05:54 PM

Guys would love to hear specific models from each watch brand.

capote · 9 May 2016, 06:08 PM

Dufour - Simplicity

A more reasonable indie watch - Sarpaneva, because of the unconventional look

PJ S · 9 May 2016, 06:17 PM

I'm struggling to think of just one, as there are quite a number of worthy contenders.
Without limiting cost, then the one foremost in my mind would be MCT's S200.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAbkTJBY83s

At a more 'sensible' cost, the Pierre DeRoche Grandcliff Royal Retro has a lot of appeal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbW24lGa8NE

But that's not forgetting the likes of Christophe Claret, Lehmann, Pierre Kunz, Christopher van Der Klauw, Grönefeld, Lang & Heyne, Pequignet, Habring, Zeitwinkel, Masahiro Kikuno, Sarpaneva, Hajime Asaoka, Bremont, McGonigle, Speake-Marin...the list is practically endless.

HL65 · 9 May 2016, 08:01 PM

Laurent Ferrier Galet Square

AK797 · 9 May 2016, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PJ S

I'm struggling to think of just one, as there are quite a number of worthy contenders.
Without limiting cost, then the one foremost in my mind would be MCT's S200.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAbkTJBY83s

At a more 'sensible' cost, the Pierre DeRoche Grandcliff Royal Retro has a lot of appeal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbW24lGa8NE

But that's not forgetting the likes of Christophe Claret, Lehmann, Pierre Kunz, Christopher van Der Klauw, Grönefeld, Lang & Heyne, Pequignet, Habring, Zeitwinkel, Masahiro Kikuno, Sarpaneva, Hajime Asaoka, Bremont, McGonigle, Speake-Marin...the list is practically endless.

I saw a programme recently and the brothers who own Bremont were on it. They seemed like good guys, living life for today and to the full, and they seemed to offer a friendly, personal service.

I think Swatch have a stake in Greubel Forsey so that ruled them out for me, nothing to do with their prices

9 May 2016, 10:39 AM	#1
Samui Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Tokyo Posts: 611	If you had to have one watch from an independent brand what would ıt be? Except for Patek or AP.

9 May 2016, 11:45 AM	#7
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Arnold and Sons moon phase. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

9 May 2016, 12:00 PM	#9
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,966	Iwc pc __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

9 May 2016, 12:07 PM	#10
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Most likely a journe for me Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

9 May 2016, 12:09 PM	#12
jschmidtdmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: John Location: Denver Posts: 2,294	RM.......no question __________________ Watches!

9 May 2016, 11:00 AM	#2
GarageBMW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Third Degree Location: Glenfinnan Watch: the step Posts: 1,896	F.P Journe

9 May 2016, 11:02 AM	#3
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	A Reverso.

9 May 2016, 11:08 AM	#4
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Moser.

9 May 2016, 11:10 AM	#5
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,098	Journe, ferrier, and moser, imo, are all excellent.

9 May 2016, 11:10 AM	#6
cervantes "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Jay Location: East and West Posts: 1,894	I'd like to get a Moser Perpetual fume dial. But the current market makes such a proposition slim.

9 May 2016, 11:58 AM	#8
el1125 Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USA Posts: 3,578	Rm

9 May 2016, 12:08 PM	#11
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Lots of good options here. This one is a value play for an independent. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 May 2016, 12:20 PM	#13
KarlS Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Kuwait Posts: 5,228	Greubel

9 May 2016, 12:30 PM	#14
Marrk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,192	Like locutus49 said above, a Reverso. A beautiful watch and a landmark in watch history. But, in some ways, it is not enough because it doesn't begin to scratch the surface of what JLC can do. Still, a Reverso.

9 May 2016, 01:09 PM	#15
KarlS Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Kuwait Posts: 5,228	IWC and JLC can't be regarded as independent

9 May 2016, 02:03 PM	#16
themaninblack "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Australia Posts: 1,058	Rolex!

9 May 2016, 02:17 PM	#17
drhr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,225	Journe and/or Hentschel Hamburg

9 May 2016, 02:39 PM	#19
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,597	Rm is nice but not what I think of first as an independent as they are so unconventional. The fp journe line has some special offerings but for a simple all class timeless beautiful watch my choice would be a Laurent ferrier, the hands alone sell the watch for me. Attached Images __________________

9 May 2016, 02:48 PM	#20
fmc000 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fabio Location: Como - Italy Posts: 4,811	RM for me too.

9 May 2016, 03:03 PM	#21
martinr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 3,106	Kari Voultlainen

9 May 2016, 03:29 PM	#22
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	Greubel Forsey, RM, Journe, MB&F, Urwerk I know they are a little too original for some and I agree that they are not made to be in a small collection, but if I had the funds to have 15-20 of my favorite watches ever made, I would definitely want one in the collection, anyways there are so many independents to choose from all is a matter of taste, but I would love to have 1 from each of the 5 brands I cited

9 May 2016, 05:54 PM	#26
Samui Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Tokyo Posts: 611	Guys would love to hear specific models from each watch brand.

9 May 2016, 06:08 PM	#27
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Dufour - Simplicity A more reasonable indie watch - Sarpaneva, because of the unconventional look

9 May 2016, 06:17 PM	#28
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	I'm struggling to think of just one, as there are quite a number of worthy contenders. Without limiting cost, then the one foremost in my mind would be MCT's S200. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAbkTJBY83s At a more 'sensible' cost, the Pierre DeRoche Grandcliff Royal Retro has a lot of appeal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbW24lGa8NE But that's not forgetting the likes of Christophe Claret, Lehmann, Pierre Kunz, Christopher van Der Klauw, Grönefeld, Lang & Heyne, Pequignet, Habring, Zeitwinkel, Masahiro Kikuno, Sarpaneva, Hajime Asaoka, Bremont, McGonigle, Speake-Marin...the list is practically endless.

9 May 2016, 08:01 PM	#29
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,005	Laurent Ferrier Galet Square __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

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