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

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

Watchonthewrist

Jan 30, 2022

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

vitalsigns

Jan 30, 2022

And lovely car. Your kids must be very small to fit Cheers, John

sebks

Jan 30, 2022

1) the rear space of the 992 is surprisingly decent 2) they’re 11 and 7 so not that tall yet 3) when I was their age my father was driving a Renault 21, I had plenty of rear space, actually wished I had a lot less =>my thinkin: my kids will be confortable in a car when they pay for it

mrds

Jan 30, 2022

Thanks for the wonderful shots. They are full of emotions…

patrick_y

Jan 31, 2022

Wow, I'm surprised the car fit luggage for 2 adults and 2 kids!

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