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WatchEater666 · 31 August 2021, 10:03 AM

Just curious! I regret missing out on Pascal Coyon's first Unitas series, and now LeCompte's new series with the ridiculously delicious finishing.

Who are you guys watching?

Theothergreg · 31 August 2021, 01:39 PM

I have been really intrigued with how independents are displaying time differently. Bought my first Urwerk at the end of last year and MB&F earlier this year.

One independent whose work I am looking at closely is Ludovic Ballouard.

eiesh · 31 August 2021, 03:23 PM

Czapek. IMO for small/new company they have set the bar high with their new Rattrapante.

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unknown · 31 August 2021, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by WatchEater666

Just curious! I regret missing out on Pascal Coyon's first Unitas series, and now LeCompte's new series with the ridiculously delicious finishing.

Who are you guys watching?

EXACTLY the 2 you mentioned !!!
Christian Lass is also worth mentioning
And I’m sure there are many others

Longhorn · 31 August 2021, 09:29 PM

I wonder what Watchbox buying a controlling stake in De Bethune will entail for their future.

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DoraTheExplorerII · 1 September 2021, 12:59 AM

Whatever they are, knowing my luck they're prob gonna skyrocket in waiting time and grey market price....

BrunoMalik · 1 September 2021, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by eiesh

Czapek. IMO for small/new company they have set the bar high with their new Rattrapante.

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I’d say Czapek as well. What they have achieved in such a short period of time is astounding. The Antarctique line is a slam dunk.

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WatchEater666 · 3 September 2021, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unknown

EXACTLY the 2 you mentioned !!!
Christian Lass is also worth mentioning
And I’m sure there are many others

I'll have to check him out, not familiar with his work!

uscmatt99 · 3 September 2021, 05:36 AM

I've always been drawn to Armin Strom. They seem to be one of the few other manufactures other than FPJ to execute the resonance complication. That it is open worked adds something to the watch if that's up your alley.

Yobrooks · 3 September 2021, 11:53 AM

Gronefeld brothers... Such beautiful watches, great dials and movements. Loved the remontoire version but sold out quickly.

dchang81 · 3 September 2021, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by yobrooks

gronefeld brothers... Such beautiful watches, great dials and movements. Loved the remontoire version but sold out quickly.

+1

ts3 · 3 September 2021, 03:15 PM

Habring and Urwerk. The latter more out of curiosity than with an intend of getting one.

RolexBHR · 3 September 2021, 07:55 PM

Gronefield, Kudoke, Czapek

Pw92676 · 3 September 2021, 09:15 PM

I enjoy all every brands new releases and appreciate their catalogue. Always fun to see what’s coming in the industry.

As far as independent maisons whose work I am looking to add: anyone who can complete a bespoke project for me under 25 or anyone putting out watches in the $2-7k range. There was a thread about affordable independents not too long back. Lots of good names thrown around there. Going above that I’m happy to be in the “look but don’t touch” camp.

texasmade · 4 September 2021, 01:14 AM

Czapek and Urban Jurgensen

_speedmaster_ · 4 September 2021, 04:38 AM

Not including brands I own or have owned, I’ve been closely looking at Beat Haldimann, Laurent Ferrier and Habring.

DGB · 4 September 2021, 06:35 AM

Sartory Billard
Shapiro
H. Moser
Czapek
Trilobe

And lately discovered
Garrick

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valevitti · 4 September 2021, 09:18 AM

FP Journe
Gronefeld
Moser
Urwerk

_speedmaster_ · 4 September 2021, 09:26 AM

Forgot to add Hentschel Hamburg.

watchucallit · 4 September 2021, 11:24 AM

Gronefeld, Greubel Forsey, Dornbleuth and Sohn and P.Dufour (albeit will unlikely ever to own)
Czapek has interested me of recent

DoricSpiker · 4 September 2021, 06:39 PM

Moser has caught my attention in the last 12 months.

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DoricSpiker · 4 September 2021, 06:43 PM

Oh and I bought a Hanhart 417es a few months ago so a shout out to them. Nice watch with a bit of history, built like a tank and great value for money

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llngoc · 4 September 2021, 07:40 PM

Voutilainen

cfree011 · 5 September 2021, 01:38 PM

Parmigiani Fleuier

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893bet · 5 September 2021, 06:42 PM

Dornblüth, habring, urban j, kudoke, M grossmann are my typical c24 searches these days.

unknown · 5 September 2021, 08:10 PM

Just wondering ...

For me a lot changed when talking about independents. I mean ... Journe is still my favorite brand and that will probably not change. But When buying a Journe today you don't get a piece he made. He works with dozens of watchmakers.
And so do Voutilainen and almost all the others. Even RW Smith has quite some watchmakers working for him.

All great watches but isn't it even better when the watch you get is the watch made by the man who's name is on the dial ?

This is why I love Florent Lecomte, Pascal Coyon, Chritian Lass.

So I would like to see more go these in this thread instead of the Parmiginani, Journe, Voutilainen, Grossman, Czapek, Greubel, Forsey ...
They are independent because the do not belong to a big group ... but they are so different from these individuals.

Maybe we need another name than 'independent'

How do the call the ultra small brands where the watchmaker himself makes YOUR watch.

_speedmaster_ · 5 September 2021, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by unknown

Just wondering ...

For me a lot changed when talking about independents. I mean ... Journe is still my favorite brand and that will probably not change. But When buying a Journe today you don't get a piece he made. He works with dozens of watchmakers.
And so do Voutilainen and almost all the others. Even RW Smith has quite some watchmakers working for him.

All great watches but isn't it even better when the watch you get is the watch made by the man who's name is on the dial ?

This is why I love Florent Lecomte, Pascal Coyon, Chritian Lass.

So I would like to see more go these in this thread instead of the Parmiginani, Journe, Voutilainen, Grossman, Czapek, Greubel, Forsey ...
They are independent because the do not belong to a big group ... but they are so different from these individuals.

Maybe we need another name than 'independent'

How do the call the ultra small brands where the watchmaker himself makes YOUR watch.

+1. Although getting a watch from an independent is great, it is not necessarily the same as having your watch made (from start to finish) by a single watchmaker. Beat Haldimann is another one to add to your list btw.

unknown · 6 September 2021, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by _speedmaster_

+1. Although getting a watch from an independent is great, it is not necessarily the same as having your watch made (from start to finish) by a single watchmaker. Beat Haldimann is another one to add to your list btw.

Haldimann is indeed great but unfortunately they come at a price

Becweb · 6 September 2021, 04:46 AM

Rolex, Patek and AP

unknown · 6 September 2021, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Becweb

Rolex, Patek and AP

Please forgive me and don’t take it personal.... but I think it’s impossible to give a more boring answer

31 August 2021, 10:03 AM	#1
WatchEater666 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,982	Which Independents Are You Watching? Just curious! I regret missing out on Pascal Coyon's first Unitas series, and now LeCompte's new series with the ridiculously delicious finishing. Who are you guys watching?

4 September 2021, 04:38 AM	#16
_speedmaster_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 2,443	Not including brands I own or have owned, I’ve been closely looking at Beat Haldimann, Laurent Ferrier and Habring. __________________ Blancpain \| Chopard LUC \| Grand Seiko/King Seiko \| Grönefeld \| Laurent Ferrier \| Moritz Grossmann \| Omega \| Trilobe \| Urban Jürgensen instagram.com/ct_watch_guy

4 September 2021, 09:26 AM	#19
_speedmaster_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 2,443	Forgot to add Hentschel Hamburg. __________________ Blancpain \| Chopard LUC \| Grand Seiko/King Seiko \| Grönefeld \| Laurent Ferrier \| Moritz Grossmann \| Omega \| Trilobe \| Urban Jürgensen instagram.com/ct_watch_guy

5 September 2021, 08:10 PM	#26
unknown "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 2,872	Just wondering ... For me a lot changed when talking about independents. I mean ... Journe is still my favorite brand and that will probably not change. But When buying a Journe today you don't get a piece he made. He works with dozens of watchmakers. And so do Voutilainen and almost all the others. Even RW Smith has quite some watchmakers working for him. All great watches but isn't it even better when the watch you get is the watch made by the man who's name is on the dial ? This is why I love Florent Lecomte, Pascal Coyon, Chritian Lass. So I would like to see more go these in this thread instead of the Parmiginani, Journe, Voutilainen, Grossman, Czapek, Greubel, Forsey ... They are independent because the do not belong to a big group ... but they are so different from these individuals. Maybe we need another name than 'independent' How do the call the ultra small brands where the watchmaker himself makes YOUR watch. __________________ Instagram : @collectible_watches

31 August 2021, 01:39 PM	#2
Theothergreg "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Living the dream Watch: this and that Posts: 650	I have been really intrigued with how independents are displaying time differently. Bought my first Urwerk at the end of last year and MB&F earlier this year. One independent whose work I am looking at closely is Ludovic Ballouard.

31 August 2021, 03:23 PM	#3
eiesh "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: USA Posts: 294	Czapek. IMO for small/new company they have set the bar high with their new Rattrapante. Sent from my SM-A515F using Tapatalk

31 August 2021, 09:29 PM	#5
Longhorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin, Texas Watch: HULK SMASH Posts: 584	I wonder what Watchbox buying a controlling stake in De Bethune will entail for their future. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 September 2021, 12:59 AM	#6
DoraTheExplorerII "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: N/A Posts: 441	Whatever they are, knowing my luck they're prob gonna skyrocket in waiting time and grey market price....

3 September 2021, 05:36 AM	#9
uscmatt99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,036	I've always been drawn to Armin Strom. They seem to be one of the few other manufactures other than FPJ to execute the resonance complication. That it is open worked adds something to the watch if that's up your alley.

3 September 2021, 11:53 AM	#10
Yobrooks "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Philly, USA Watch: PP Posts: 622	Gronefeld brothers... Such beautiful watches, great dials and movements. Loved the remontoire version but sold out quickly.

3 September 2021, 03:15 PM	#12
ts3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Europe Posts: 3,516	Habring and Urwerk. The latter more out of curiosity than with an intend of getting one.

3 September 2021, 07:55 PM	#13
RolexBHR "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Dr. Osama Location: Jeddah Watch: AP RO Posts: 353	Gronefield, Kudoke, Czapek

3 September 2021, 09:15 PM	#14
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,309	I enjoy all every brands new releases and appreciate their catalogue. Always fun to see what’s coming in the industry. As far as independent maisons whose work I am looking to add: anyone who can complete a bespoke project for me under 25 or anyone putting out watches in the $2-7k range. There was a thread about affordable independents not too long back. Lots of good names thrown around there. Going above that I’m happy to be in the “look but don’t touch” camp.

4 September 2021, 01:14 AM	#15
texasmade "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Lone Star State Watch: AP RO 15400, FOIS Posts: 2,384	Czapek and Urban Jurgensen

4 September 2021, 06:35 AM	#17
DGB "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: uk Posts: 992	Sartory Billard Shapiro H. Moser Czapek Trilobe And lately discovered Garrick Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 September 2021, 09:18 AM	#18
valevitti "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Europe Posts: 6	FP Journe Gronefeld Moser Urwerk

4 September 2021, 11:24 AM	#20
watchucallit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: San Fran Posts: 2,218	Gronefeld, Greubel Forsey, Dornbleuth and Sohn and P.Dufour (albeit will unlikely ever to own) Czapek has interested me of recent

4 September 2021, 06:39 PM	#21
DoricSpiker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,515	Moser has caught my attention in the last 12 months. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 September 2021, 06:43 PM	#22
DoricSpiker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,515	Oh and I bought a Hanhart 417es a few months ago so a shout out to them. Nice watch with a bit of history, built like a tank and great value for money Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 September 2021, 07:40 PM	#23
llngoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: USA Posts: 2,649	Voutilainen

5 September 2021, 01:38 PM	#24
cfree011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: US Posts: 111	Parmigiani Fleuier Sent from my PH-1 using Tapatalk

5 September 2021, 06:42 PM	#25
893bet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Europe Posts: 35	Dornblüth, habring, urban j, kudoke, M grossmann are my typical c24 searches these days.

6 September 2021, 04:46 AM	#29
Becweb Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: - Posts: 407	Rolex, Patek and AP

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