Independent Watchmaking: First Indy Acquisition

sebks · 2022-01-30T19:02:23Z

Join sebks on his road trip to Geneva to pick up his first independent watch: the Sarpaneva Moomin LE. Discover candid photos and collector insights.

Sebks's journey to acquire his first independent timepiece offers a captivating glimpse into the world of high-end watch collecting, blending the thrill of the chase with personal touches. His detailed photo essay not only showcases the unique Sarpaneva Moomin but also captures the essence of a memorable road trip through Switzerland. This article highlights why the experience of acquiring a special watch is often as significant as the timepiece itself.

Dear All,

Here are a few pics of a fantastic WE in Geneva, I drove there with my wife and kids to pick up something very special!

First a refueling stop in Vevey

I meant « driver and passenger » refueling

And here it is! Sarpaneva Moomin, LE of 100 pieces with 25*4 different hand colours. Mine are “flame blue.

Morning light shows the blue hands over a monochromatic dial

Which immediately gets some magic in the shades

View from the hotel - quite cold

We took a small detour on the way back to Zurich: the road from Geneva to Le Brassus was extremely fun, even on winter tires!

Another lume shot: each dial has a unique combination of hand applied luminova… because “dreams come alive at night”

Cheers

Seb

Key Points from the Discussion

The Sarpaneva Moomin-inspired line is celebrated as one of Stepan Sarpaneva's most original creations, with its design and details particularly appreciated in candid, un-processed photographs.
The Sarpaneva case design is a significant draw for collectors, contributing to the overall appeal of the brand's watches, including the Moomin editions.
The author humorously addresses the practicality of fitting children in a Porsche 992, noting that his 11 and 7-year-olds fit comfortably, contrasting it with his own childhood experiences.
Other forum members shared additional images of Sarpaneva watches, including different Moomin versions, to further illustrate the variety and appeal of the collection.
There's a shared appreciation for high-revving, emotional cars among collectors, likening themselves to 'dinosaurs' who value such driving experiences.

The Discussion

AuHavrePro

Jan 30, 2022

Wonderful :)

Sarpaneva is my favorite indie watchmaker, and this Moomin-inspired line is one of his most original creations yet! Thanks a bunch for the outstanding candid pictures, they convey the design and details much better than processed press shots! Enjoy it thoroughly, Filip

FabR

Jan 30, 2022

Congrats and thanks for the spectacular shots --- a lovely watch and a special city that I look forward to visiting again this coming Summer! I'm moving this to AHCI. Enjoy thoroughly.

Fastwong

Jan 30, 2022

Wow, that is stunning! Congrats on a unique and fun piece!

Watchonthewrist

Jan 30, 2022

Huge Congrats and excellent catch

Love the first SUF moomin but this is also a amazing and great watch . Love that Sarpaneva case a lot .

Cpt Scarlet

Jan 30, 2022

Congratulations …

Fabulous creation !

amanico

Jan 30, 2022

Fantastic car and great catch, my friend. I imagine how big was your pleasure to drive on these roads. Very cool!

Independent Watchmaking: First Indy Acquisition

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