Sylvain Berneron

[Ichiran]

Thought he deserves a thread of his own.
https://www.berneron.ch/

Enjoy a recent video of him by watches TV.

[mchen42]

Quite good timepieces. Lucky to order a pair.

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Thought he deserves a thread of his own.
https://www.berneron.ch/

Enjoy a recent video of him by watches TV.

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by mchen42

Quite good timepieces. Lucky to order a pair.

Wow you are sweeping up all the independents. When is the delivery date of your pair of Mirage please?

[mchen42]

Thank you! Should be 2027. Long time waiting..

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Wow you are sweeping up all the independents. When is the delivery date of your pair of Mirage please?

[dmottley]

I'm tempted. Do you put down the whole amount or a deposit? Thanks!

[subtona]

Beautiful watches and movements.

[WatchTimes]

OK that is very cool!

[cal14]

i’ve never been more excited for a watch!

[Bazil]

Good watch .. in both senses ..

[FrugalGreubel]

A new video was just posted by Hodinkee with Sylvain Berneron. It’s pretty good and worth a listen.

https://youtu.be/TK4Ggdts0jU?si=CBN83NArR8MNXh1e

[WatchTimes]

I can't stop looking at this
It is stunning.
Ive been getting ready to get a Patek 5172 but this is really tempting me!!!


ETA just saw current orders wont be shipping till 3rd qtr of 2028 and I just don't have that kind of patience LOL

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by FrugalGreubel

A new video was just posted by Hodinkee with Sylvain Berneron. It’s pretty good and worth a listen.

Thanks for sharing the video

[JMac6]

Mine will be delivered by the end of 2024. I'm in the 13-24 range - my wedding year. The watch is stunning and Sylvain is a great guy to boot.

[AuspiciousCat]

Originally Posted by dmottley

I'm tempted. Do you put down the whole amount or a deposit? Thanks!

I'm interested to know this also, does anyone have any info on this please?

[JMac6]

Originally Posted by AuspiciousCat

I'm interested to know this also, does anyone have any info on this please?

You should probably email Sylvain, he is very responsive. Normally it is 50% wired up front when you order, 50% on delivery.

[Ichiran]

Another lovely video of the passionate watchmaker. He spoke about an order book until 2029 but he has frozen taking orders for now. Happy to see him doing well. Another interesting thing is 80% of the Mirage (case + movement) is in gold.

[djnick]

very cool watches, but at that price point there is a lot of good competition competing for your dollars. My hunch is collectors picking this up already have a good amount of high horology watches

[Ichiran]

Stone dial.

[trackingtime]

small saga with Sylvian

https://www.screwdowncrown.com/p/syl...osedly-snapped

[HL65]

I would love a Prussian Blue Mirage!

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by trackingtime

small saga with Sylvian

https://www.screwdowncrown.com/p/syl...osedly-snapped

Wow, someone grabbed one of his pieces (without asking) and broke it. That's stressful, especially at a show when you need EVERY example to be FUNctional.

i was raised to keep one's hands behind them when looking at certain displayed objects. If you desire to hold it, ask. If you want to try it on your wrist, that is an additional question (holding does not necessarily include a wrist shot). Ask.

Am sure Sylvian will be fine. I've attended ~200 luxury shows, yes the smaller independents have a lot at stake. Even just the costs to rent the space, take care of meals, etc... the costs can be quite... stressful.

[kunlun]

Ken from Delugs sounds like a giant prick. That's my take away from that.

[Ichiran]

These new stone dials are so cool.

[dchang81]

When a story sounds bizarre like that I tend to be skeptical... But hey it's the Internet can say whatever you want I guess and people take it as the truth

[Bearxj86]

On a cold and rather gloomy Swiss afternoon I met up with Sylvain Berneron in Neufchâtel. Definitely worth the trip as what was a lunch evolved to a talk about life, his journey and his ambitions. We’re also roughly the same age. To me watch collecting has evolved past just the materialistic pursuits but in finding emotion and joy in life. Definitely a moment to remember for a long time.
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I am rooting for him to win the GPHG prize for time only - we shall see in 48 hours.
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The Sienna 38mm Mirage is still my favorite although the Prussian blue 38mm is infinitely wearable. Incredibly thin and the design decisions and hidden gems are fun to see and experience.









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[JMac6]

Ugh, I cannot wait for mine (38mm Sienna). Hopefully, I will have my hands on it by EOY.

What size is your wrist Bearxj? Honestly, 38mm and 34mm look very nice on you.

Personally, I think the Mirage is a shoe-in for the Time Only and in my view he should win the Aiguille d'Or. But I am tremendously biased.

[Bearxj86]

Originally Posted by JMac6

Ugh, I cannot wait for mine (38mm Sienna). Hopefully, I will have my hands on it by EOY.

What size is your wrist Bearxj? Honestly, 38mm and 34mm look very nice on you.

Personally, I think the Mirage is a shoe-in for the Time Only and in my view he should win the Aiguille d'Or. But I am tremendously biased.

Wrist is 6.6 inches but very flat. They both wear ok but the 34mm does feel small to me.

[JMac6]

Originally Posted by Bearxj86

Wrist is 6.6 inches but very flat. They both wear ok but the 34mm does feel small to me.

Nice! I am 7” and also very flat so I should get a nice fit.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Bearxj86

On a cold and rather gloomy Swiss afternoon I met up with Sylvain Berneron in Neufchâtel. Definitely worth the trip as what was a lunch evolved to a talk about life, his journey and his ambitions. We’re also roughly the same age. To me watch collecting has evolved past just the materialistic pursuits but in finding emotion and joy in life. Definitely a moment to remember for a long time.
.
I am rooting for him to win the GPHG prize for time only - we shall see in 48 hours.
.
The Sienna 38mm Mirage is still my favorite although the Prussian blue 38mm is infinitely wearable. Incredibly thin and the design decisions and hidden gems are fun to see and experience.