Independents ~$5k - $20k Range?
Would love to get a conversation about these going as there seem to be a lot of really exciting new brands in this range. Lots of guys reworking ETA/Unitas movements extensively, which is nice because it makes service quite simple and it's not a huge deal...
Habring, Hentschel (many fans here), Dornbluth. Even Josh Shapiro might squeeze into that price band if you’re lucky.
Habring has my attention for the past few years. I’ve not yet executed on that but I will. There’s a Dead Seconds in my future. Also, I’ve loved the Sarpaneva watches for years too. Not enough hands on experience to pull me over the line on those yet. ...
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I haven't checked out Hentschel, will have to look! Shapiro's guilloche work looks awesome. I like the model he launched with the movement made by that one german co (IIRC?). Really gorgeous! He's also a nice guy and has answered a few of my questions ver...
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Love DeBethune but definitely over $20k? When I was looking at them last used in 2019/2020 they were ~$40k - $60k and now prices have shot up quite a bit.
Nomos , Schwarz Etienne
Nomos , Schwarz Etienne are two brands that present true value for money, as independents.
Thats one great lineup of small independents.
Each one excellent in there own way. Habring , Staudt , Sarpaneva (SUF) and maybe even (top of the price range)Moser