Independents

is starting to become one of my favorite independent watchmakers: he manages to merge viciously cool designs immediately identifiable as his, interesting complications, real horology in conception and implementation (he may not be Swiss but this man was w...  

42mm sand blasted steel case: The movement of the Moonshine is a heavily modified Soprod A10. The canon pinion and senconds axis have been shortened and polished as to have the regular hand replaced by an hours disk with an incredible 0.15mm thickness. Th...  

Hi Alex, congrats on this stunning piece ! It just looks amazing. The concept is pretty unique and there isn't much more i can say about (still a bit drooling over my keyboard right now) . I believe you will enjoy this one for a long period ! Cheers, Fili... 

What a beautiful watch and I cannot imagine a better way to receive a new watch than directly from the creator in his atelier. So what else happened in Helsinki? LOL. Best, respo

...on that one!!!

Good to see another watch owner with a beautiful Sarpaneva on his wrist. I hope to see many wristshots... and a lumeshot Congrats and wear it in good health! PS. did Stepan offer you gasoline to drink?

such joyful report , and such a unique watch" i always use unique to discribe stepans watches" however i believe thats the suitable word to use after all . again looking to it in the context it was meant to be in just makes me feel more and more fascinate... 

That is a brilliant looking watch. - SJX

Many great ideas in that watch. Especially the moon phase intrigues me. I'm surprised though that you picked wine to drink and not moonshine! Don PS: for those who haven't seen it, to get into the Helsinki feeling, a link to my visit to Stepans shop for t... 

I'm very happy to see you persuaded him to go ahead and make it. I didn't know it had a moonphase indicator when I looked in Basel, so that is a big bonus and makes sense! Love to see a picture of the lume in a darkened arena if possible??? Congrats &... 

and a great trip...what a way to pick up a watch...congrats wear it in good health

Thanks Alex, That Hours Disk is a work of art by itself. Great report and I now have a better understanding of how the Moonshine is put togetether. Looks like the three of you had a brilliant time, which is what this hobby, and dealing with independents, ... 

Alex: With the skill of your interactions, the craft you bring to the creation of the design and the balance of commitment and humor, Stepan and you have exemplified the definition of Independent Watchmaker and Collector of Independent Watches with the wo... 

Great pick up and nice read.

Very interesting & attractive watch. Can you also elaborate a bit on the strap? Love it!

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If so, could you PM me the details?

.... this Big Moon Face deserves to exist !!!! Thanks Alex for this complete and appealing report ! Congratulation to both Alberto and Alex for their (not that) audacious orders !!! Alberto, this Sarpaneva will help you to wait for your very special Antiq... 

One day, my friend, one day... but I WILL have it on my wrist!!!

...I could not help but order from Stepan that black DLC-cased Moonshine you see in the pictures!!

looks like an amazing time you had. Thanks for this story.

and fantastic watch. Congratulations Alex and Alberto. Wow, to be met at the airport by the man who made your watches, that is truly priceless. The Moonshine is a real stunner. Seeing as yours is no. 6, is this a limited series as well?

You got two great watches from Stepan, lucky you ! I hope to be able to seen them son ! Fr.Xavier Private french joke with Alex: the pics make me think about the sentence: "Un barbu, c'est un barbu, trois barbus, c'est des barbouzes"

It won't get you punched in the mouth - if you pronounce it correctly

A memorable experience whilst collecting a special watch direct from the watchmaker. A pleasure to read this post. Regards, Richard.

It's a remarkable looking piece and to me quite a unique way of telling the time. It just shows, what some perseverance can do for you!!

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and Alberto with those beautiful watches, great and original, they lok awesome. Best, Michel

Talk about look alike. :O cheers PAt