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Salon QP. I really enjoyed it. It was great to have time to speak with brilliant independent watchmakers. Personally, I think less is more with these shows, I much
prefer to spend a longer time engaging with a few exhibitors and this show allowed that to happen. I just burn out if I try to cover too much. Here are a few photo's.
I'm warming to the Titanium Marine..
Three of my favorites were from Artelier De Chronometrie Barcelona, Rexhep Rexhepi and Kari Voutilainen.
Every watch from Artelier De Chronometrie is unique. They are also hand made with traditional methods and as a result, the cases, hands and dials all vary slightly - The finishing is outstanding on all components and the Omega Calibre 266 movements that are used are reworked to an extremely high standard. Just a wonderfully balanced time only watch and at 38 mm the size is perfect.
The photo's just can't do Rexhep Rexhepi's Chronometre Contemporain justice, I have rarely seen balance, symmetry and a finish of a movement to this standard. Just wonderful - At 29 years of age, I wonder what watches Rexhep will be making when he is Philippe Dufour's age.
I don't think I need to say anything that you don't already know about Kari Voutilainen, just sublime creations and I found Kari very approachable and interesting to talk to - a true gentleman.
It was great to meet up with Tim Jackson (Passion Fine Jewelry) who was generous in imparting some of his wealth of knowledge of the independent watch makers - a real pleasure, cheers Tim !
Best Will.
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Salon QP. I really enjoyed it. It was great to have time to speak with brilliant independent watchmakers. Personally, I think less is more with these shows, I much
prefer to spend a longer time engaging with a few exhibitors and this show allowed that to happen. I just burn out if I try to cover too much. Here are a few photo's. I'm warming to the Titanium Marine.. Three of my favorites were from Artelier De Chronom...
Hey it looks like you had a fantastic time ! Many thanks for sharing this visit to Salon QP with us...
And obviously great choice of 3 great Independants !
Thanks a lot for this great post . Beautiful pics of some grail watches .
This year i couldnt make it unfortunatly .
All of them magnificent timepieces.
I'm sure you've had a great time. Thanks for sharing. Vte
It was a much better SalonQP than expected.
Thanks for your pics, mine will come later! Fx