this is a watch from an independent I just had to order

[unknown]

perfect discrete dress watch





Just look at the finishing !!!

Most USD 15K watches look worse and this is much cheaper












A few things you might want to know

Pascal Coyon is a French independent watchmaker, afaik he used to repair high end watches and years ago he had an idea …. making his own watch
It took a few years to decide how it should look like and how the movement should look like. research and development does take some time :-)

Most important, he wanted to make a watch just like they did in the early 1900's

He did not start from scratch but like many or even most independents he started from a base calibre. a Unitas in this case.
But as you can see this is not a Unitas anymore, bridges were replaced, the regulating system is changed ( used to be a swan neck) and the beveling is just AMAZING. The JLC's or Zeniths I have or had are not finished at such a high level.
The beveling is done BY HAND ! and is really impressive. Screws are very nice polished too. And I prefer them like they are those blued screws are imo unnecessary ( keep this for the German brands)
The regulating system is black polished and super cool.

On top of that Pascal Coyon wanted to get chronometer specifications. And each watch will be tested at Besançon ( chronometer certificate which is imo much cooler than the 2 million watches every year with the COSC :-) )
btw, Roger Dubius also prefers Besançon

Since this watch is handmade don't expect to see many of them.
He will make 60 of them
20 with rhodium movement, 20 with yellow gold finishing and 20 with red gold finishing. The last is already sold out.

I ordered one and delivery will take place in the third quarter of 2015

I think he can make 40 or so per year.

A great English article : http://www.watchesbysjx.com/2014/07/...ronometer.html

Or a French one : http://equationdutemps.blogspot.be/2...honometre.html


Anyway, I'm very curious to see where this independent will take us in the next 10 years. Totally unknown today but didn't they al start this way ? :-)
15 years ago nobody knew Kari Voutilainen, Philippe Dufour or Journe.
I think this watch at that price is just a major opportunity I couldn't let go.

[locutus49]

Beautiful watch. Very intriguing. FYI, it is discreet, not discrete.

[Presa canary]

Beautiful watch. Congrats. That dial is sublime

[GB-man]

I can see why you acquired that one, it's gorgeous.

[unknown]

Originally Posted by locutus49

Beautiful watch. Very intriguing. FYI, it is discreet, not discrete.

Ok thanks, but I'm afraid I make more mistakes LOL.... english isn't my mother language

[mps354]

Very nice!

[slcbbrown]

Nice watch.

[paverman]

That is a beautiful watch indeed. I really like your photos as well.
Congrats and looking forward to the future incoming photos.

[sleddog]

Love the dial and hands.... Over all, a smart looking watch~!
Almost has that old porcelain dial pocket watch look to it..

[Andad]

Very nice.

Excellent pix.

[vman]

This is simply awesome.

[incontrol]

Gorgeous in many ways!

[HL65]

Very nice Bruno!

[SearChart]

Very nice! congrats

[TimeToGo]

Originally Posted by unknown

Ok thanks, but I'm afraid I make more mistakes LOL.... english isn't my mother language

I would not worry about it...

I stay with the basics, that is concreet

[watchf]

Very nice looking watch. If you don't mind could I ask how much the watch cost? I can't seem to find this info on the net, it doesn't have a official website just some twitter and facebook account.

EDIT: I found the info on a review article http://www.watchesbysjx.com/2014/07/...ronometer.html about US$5000++ for those who are interested.

[Israguard]

What a classic and beautiful design.. A big congrats
I too recently ordered a piece from an independent maker.. There is something very special I feel about this and knowing majority of the funds go to the watch and r&d as opposed to millions I. Sponsorships makes me personally feel a bit better.

[powerfunk]

Originally Posted by locutus49

Beautiful watch. Very intriguing. FYI, it is discreet, not discrete.

Actually either spelling is acceptable.

That is a gorgeous watch, OP. Great choice!

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by powerfunk

Actually either spelling is acceptable.

That is a gorgeous watch, OP. Great choice!

Discrete and discreet have different meanings.

Lovely watch.

[powerfunk]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Discrete and discreet have different meanings.

Lovely watch.

Ah, you're right; they do have discrete meanings!

[unknown]

Originally Posted by paverman

That is a beautiful watch indeed. I really like your photos as well.
Congrats and looking forward to the future incoming photos.

I did not take these pictures, took them from google :-)

[mike@ec]

WOW.. just googled it.. $6K

[Alfredo.]

Wow, looks stunning!

[Fomenko]

Very, very nice... Thank you for sharing it!

[locutus49]

As usual, you are correct. I'm an English major and try to gently point out these differences. But with ESL speakers, it is an understandable mistake.

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Discrete and discreet have different meanings.

Lovely watch.

[Sixshooter]

That looks very nice.