Independents

Many of the great masters were considered monoliths of excellence, being always there and this since ages, and they were thought to stay forever. But then, somewhere deep inside they share features with us mere mortals, and one of them is called: retireme...  

I had the pleasure to meet at the PuristSpro 10 event in Las Vegas. He was unassuming and soft spoken, more a condition of finding his words in English, but you could feel his passion for watchmaking from his every word. Best wishes to him and thanks for ... 

Paul, Thank you for making watches that make me think, laugh, and bare my wrist to others with delight! Mike ...  

The watch world would not be the same without its independant representatives. I understand a new era has opened so I wish him the best of luck. Thanks a lot Magnus for sharing this event in such a nice way. Cheers, Mark

Nothing awkward or wrong with that my dear friend Thank you for charming report and happy B day to Mr. Gerber with whom one of biggest horological regrets is connected.... not being able to fetch one of his PPro watches Sincerely Damjan

Thank you for allowing us to celebrate your 65th birthday virtually! Looking forward to your new creations Warmest, Mike

you are truly an inspiration, a true Purist at heart. TM

Happy Birfday, Paul. Happy Days ahead, Ruth. Anyone who knows them will understand that they are a single man-woman unit. :-) Regards, MTF

I wish you all the best for the future! Looking forward what you (already) have under your sleeve Paul and also looking forward to see more, when you are "retired" :-) Passionate people like you (Paul) will never really retire. Still you should be proud w... 

To many more! Cheers Blomman

And thanks Magnus for the report! Fx

I am sure we will see many more new wonders from him...

and thanks for the report and updates Magnus! Friendship, love and watchmaking in its purest form. I respect Mr Gerber a lot and I hope there will be more like him in the younger generation of independent watch makers Cheers Robin

I think that's Mandarin Chinese if I'm not mistaken. Happy b-day Monsieur Gerber! It's been a long time since I last saw you in Las Vegas!

We are all looking forward to how your journy continues, and experience tells us we will be intrigued and not disappointed. All the best for you and Ruth. Don

Wishing you the longest of power reserves.

Wishing you all the Best, in truly every direction of the future ! Kind regards, hs

marking some form of half-way stage in his career! I have heard it from others - my father comes to mind = that when he retired he actually found he was busier than ever!! I look forward to more horological genius from Paul Gerber's active post-retirement...