AHCI - Excellent and difficult question that has plague me for years!!

Excellent and difficult question that has plague me for years!!

I honestly have no idea, the watches I want all start at around 5 grand USD and there are very few watches below that. Some of the one below 5 grand that interest me are Girard Perregaux equation soleli, Breguet,

1. Below or around 5 grand USD

grand seiko

benzinger

GP equation perpetuelle

schwarz etienne

Minerva

Roger Dubois

Breguet

Quinting

Louis Moniet

Trilobe

GOS

Chopard

Tutima

Garrick

2. Around 5 to 10 grand

Alexandr Nesterenko

David Lowinger

3 hands

Credor

qin gan

Logan Kuan orca

Molner Fabry

arnold and son

geoffrey roth

lehmann

bovet

Min hoon yoo

mr women( Ryosuke nagata)

Hodinky berkus

lyh

Kudoke 2 By Stefan Kudoke: Handcrafted Movement, Artistic Dial, Sensational Value | Quill & Pad

kudoke

laine

Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Memory Double Time C 00800 Platinum 36mm $45,000 LNIB | eBay

Parmigiani

Horological Meandering - Cedric Johner a successful name but is not written a continuation

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A Watch Collection Made to Measure - The New York Times

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rgm

New and reviewed: Armin Strom Gravity Equal Force -

armin strom

3. Money no object

Classica 1548 in solid 18ct Pd125 white gold | GPHG

julien coudray

De Bethune DB28B "Kind of Blue" Luxury Watch Review - YouTube

debethune

3 Horses | Kerbedanz

Kerbedanz

SAKUBOU - masahiro kikuno 菊野昌宏

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keaton myrick

The first watch from Cyril Brivet-Naudot: the Eccentricity

Cyril Brivet naudot

Konstantin Chaykin – AHCI

Konstantin chaykin

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Lang and Heyne

rolf and lang

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kees engelbart

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haldiman

Introducing Aaron Becsei and the Bexei Dignitas | SJX Watches

bexei

Hands-On - Bovet Fleurier Recital 27 (Live Pics, Specs & Price)

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and a dream custom watch that i have in my mind

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Laine : Up close

By: Jay (Eire) : November 18th, 2020-18:36

Some additional pictures of the Laine up close. It has been a very satisfying watch, my only gripe is one I have with several watches...I just wish it was a little bit smaller. I know I’ve said this before so apologies in advance for my repetition. Some p...

Beautiful dial and movement work! 😍

By: KamalRostov : November 18th, 2020-18:51

Really pleasing to the naked eye, which is more than enough in this case.

By: Jay (Eire) : November 19th, 2020-07:47

Thanks for sharing, you’ve captured some very pleasant details of both dial and movement😉

By: FabR : November 18th, 2020-20:37

Personally I’m rarely bothered by larger watches, but I can understand it’s a subjective matter...Enjoy this beauty!👍

I can handle some size, and this one is OK for me. I do still wear a Panerai from time to time and (I guess though repeated exposure over 15+ years) it never seems too big !!!

By: Jay (Eire) : November 19th, 2020-07:48

A bit too large for me as well

By: Spartacus : November 18th, 2020-21:37

I had the pleasure of trying a friend's watch. It's really lovely and a tremendous value proposition, especially considering the service, replacement dials and hands. I hope he comes out with a 38 mm soon. I'm kicking myself for missing out on his chronog...

Me too. Perhaps the future will bring a slightly smaller package.

By: Jay (Eire) : November 19th, 2020-07:46

A smaller case is highly likely in the near future - stay tuned!

By: NT931 : November 25th, 2020-07:12

I for one am keen to have those dials in a smaller case

Thank you Jay! I just got the iphone 12 Pro and looking to buy a loop and a macro lens for it ...

By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : November 19th, 2020-07:47

as opposed to a more complicated setup with my mirrorless cameras...

I've not bothered with a real camera for some time.

By: Jay (Eire) : November 19th, 2020-07:51

What I have struggled with is finding the right app for the iPhone such that one can isolate a single lens. They are out there, but I haven't managed to find one yet. I was able to purchase a specific phone mount for the loupe I own, which is helpful for ...

would you mind sharing which loop you have and special casing to fit your phone??

By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : November 19th, 2020-07:58

No message body

Loupe System and their generic mount for all phones (not the model specific case/mount).

By: Jay (Eire) : November 19th, 2020-15:56

Thanks Jay!

By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : November 19th, 2020-16:18

That dial — the detail — grabbed me instantly.

By: orahu : November 19th, 2020-04:21

The finish on the dial is one of those great little features, almost hidden. The texture and shimmer is not always obvious, you need to look closely and or have the right light.

By: Jay (Eire) : November 19th, 2020-07:44

I think it's something many of us find appealing in several different watches.

Brilliant!!

By: Spencer Karrington : November 20th, 2020-04:26

So, wanna give it to a student?!?! ;P Just kidding but seriously, an awesome watch and thanks so much for all of these wonderful pics

Thanks Spencer.

By: Jay (Eire) : November 20th, 2020-05:20

So, a question for you. Once your uni days have been left behind and (hopefully) you are gainfully employed is there a watch on your radar for years 1-5 of your career? And then, is there something that might be further out in terms of wishlist.

Excellent and difficult question that has plague me for years!!

By: Spencer Karrington : November 21st, 2020-06:39

Excellent and difficult question that has plague me for years!! I honestly have no idea, the watches I want all start at around 5 grand USD and there are very few watches below that. Some of the one below 5 grand that interest me are Girard Perregaux equa...

Seems that none of the pictures downloaded so here they but unorganized :p

By: Spencer Karrington : November 22nd, 2020-06:05

I also added to the list Christopher Claret (the first watch that got me interested in watches) Longines tuxedo watch and the wood watch!! Mr Women ...

There are some very interesting selections there.

By: Jay (Eire) : November 24th, 2020-05:34

What struck me on first scroll is that many of these piece I see share a common theme, a non traditional aesthetic / design either in case or dial or both. We obviously buy what we like but I do think many of these pieces will because of how they look hav...

Thank you!

By: Spencer Karrington : November 28th, 2020-05:17

I always enjoy the peculiar or the outcast in terms of watchmaking, something that brings something unique to the table. I said somewhere on this post that I think that watches have transitioned from a practical tool to an art form. As such, I like watche...

Very nicely done, great pics!

By: Mike H : November 21st, 2020-07:56

Thanks for sharing

Independents

Excellent and difficult question that has plague me for years!!

Laine : Up close

Beautiful dial and movement work! 😍

Really pleasing to the naked eye, which is more than enough in this case.

Thanks for sharing, you’ve captured some very pleasant details of both dial and movement😉

I can handle some size, and this one is OK for me. I do still wear a Panerai from time to time and (I guess though repeated exposure over 15+ years) it never seems too big !!!

A bit too large for me as well

Me too. Perhaps the future will bring a slightly smaller package.

A smaller case is highly likely in the near future - stay tuned!

One word: Superb.

Indeed. It's a very solid proposition in it's class.

Beautiful watch , great looking movement.

Thank you. Very pleasing to the eye I think.

Amazing pictures Jay. May I ask what camera/lens you use for those?

Thanks. iPhone and a loupe.

Thank you Jay! I just got the iphone 12 Pro and looking to buy a loop and a macro lens for it ...

I've not bothered with a real camera for some time.

would you mind sharing which loop you have and special casing to fit your phone??

Loupe System and their generic mount for all phones (not the model specific case/mount).

Thanks Jay!

That dial — the detail — grabbed me instantly.

The finish on the dial is one of those great little features, almost hidden. The texture and shimmer is not always obvious, you need to look closely and or have the right light.

Brilliant!!

Thanks Spencer.

Excellent and difficult question that has plague me for years!!

Seems that none of the pictures downloaded so here they but unorganized :p

There are some very interesting selections there.

Thank you!

Very nicely done, great pics!