Independents

Some time ago I learned to know an independent watchmaker ' Reima Koivukoski ' a bit better. I saw pictures of the things he made and we started to discuss quite a lot about watches. And in the near future we will have lunch together to talk even more abo...  

. . . fitted with an Ω movement, naturally . . .

But I think 37 is the smallest with that omega base 37 till 40 I believe with that movement People that prefer a 41-43 will get a unitas inside but the end product will look exactly the same (same looks, finishing ... )

That formerly Omega looks stunning. I've already reached out a friend who'd better contact him than buying anything else. Finally a young watchmaker with affordable prices, with time only instead of tourbillon, and a huge choice of customisation. Thank yo... 

time only and not a useless expensive tourbilon. And again ..; 1 guy that makes his own case, hands, dials, rework a good movement ... Who else does all of this. Making a case like this .. I can only name a few and they prices start at ( way too high)

I know it will be a success and sold out in no time.

It's always great to find out about new independents

Thanks for sharing this with us.

Love his work and there are so many amazing watchmakers on instagram that people just dont hear about and produce so much amazing art. This guy including! Please continue sharing your journey with us

I hope you‘ll soon receive yours and that it passes your expectations. Until then, enjoy the journey!

counting down the days ofcourse won't take that long to make one but he is busy with other things now so can't begin with mine yet

Dropped him a message via instagram and website.. wondering whats the easiest to reach him?

Reima and I just had dinner together today. He is finishing a project for me, a chronograph for which I had a vintage dial and Angelus 215 movement. He had to revise the movement and create a case which he made the oldfashioned way, create me pump pushers... 

months went by and quite a lot changed ... The movement as seen in the second picture will look quite a bit different. Think about some sharp inward angles, other and thicker bridges to make the bevelling more beautiful/visible Still everything on track a... 

Next is making the holes for the jewels bigger Adding some cotes de Genève Hand engraving some text Giving it a platinum ( bright ) plating But to me the shape , sharp inward angles, anglage, razor sharp point at the end ….. make me already more than happ...