Together with some friends we drove trough Switzerland and visited some independents

[unknown]

To answer some people if I ordered something…

Unfortunately not, these are all way out of budget for me but the 2 friends that made the trip too did order something ��

[vliberman]

Originally Posted by unknown

I can’t say much more…
Spent a lot of time with him during an afternoon and we had diner together
For the moment the only watch he is making is the chronograph I showed
He is working on a new watch, I saw pics but I’m not allowed to share it cause it’s still under embargo…. And it might take some time before it’s finished
Don’t expect it in the next months but rather 2025

It’s a guy who is very passionate about watches so if you ever get the chance to see him …. Do it

Thank u for the reply and for sharing your knowledge/experiences

[ChetBaker]

Originally Posted by unknown

To answer some people if I ordered something…

Unfortunately not, these are all way out of budget for me but the 2 friends that made the trip too did order something ��

Spill the beans!

[DVR]

Originally Posted by unknown

To answer some people if I ordered something…

Unfortunately not, these are all way out of budget for me but the 2 friends that made the trip too did order something ��

Who cares, at least you have a pink Tudor

Too many independents anyway. Stay at Patek already.

[unknown]

Originally Posted by DVR

Who cares, at least you have a pink Tudor

Too many independents anyway. Stay at Patek already.

Not sure if I will have the pink Tudor ...
And Patek .... they had their best times I'm afraid. The level of finishing that goes into SOME of these independents is something you will not find on Patek, AP, ...

Honestly, Take my Lecomte series 2 and take any Patek except the ultra high end grande complications ... Now take a loupe and compare both. Look at the bevelling, the inward angles, the engraving. Well I can tell you Patek, VC ... even don't have sharp inward angles nor hand engraving.

Like said before, I still like some big brands but if you want to discover som independents ... a whole new world opens

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by unknown

And Patek .... they had their best times I'm afraid. The level of finishing that goes into SOME of these independents is something you will not find on Patek, AP, ...:

Well said, and am incredibly impressed with the variety of choices.

[T4ME]

Good thread

[Moondoggy]

Great post, thanks.

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by unknown

To answer some people if I ordered something…

Unfortunately not, these are all way out of budget for me but the 2 friends that made the trip too did order something ��

You are fortunate to have seen so many great pieces and amassed great knowledge.