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I totally agree with you.
These watches are gorgeous, but I feel a lot of these independent watchmakers are strictly focusing on movement finishing, at the cost of technical innovation or even everyday wearability.
Although beautiful finishing is, well, beautiful and mesmerizing, the finishing on watches from Dufour, Brette, and Rexhepi (which I consider to be among the very best) can only truly be appreciated under a loupe, and how often would one do that once the novelty wears off?
Overview of the Rexhep Rexhepi Chronomètre Contemporain
The Rexhep Rexhepi Chronomètre Contemporain was first released in 2018 and was instantly awarded the GPHG Men’s Watch Prize . Developed from a steel prototype , the Chronomètre Contemporain I (RRCC I) came in two versions: Platinum case with white Grand F...
I love the dial, personally.
As for the movement, I like the architecture of the first one with a single barrel. I’m less fond of the architecture of the second one with two barrels: the upper bridge reminds me of the open curtain of a theatre.🎭 Best, Emmanuel
Same here - much prefer the movement of the first iteration...
... while the black dial with diamonds is to die for in all other respects.
thanks for that overview
I am a little disheartened by this brand I have tried for many years to buy one . I even went to go visit Rexhep in Geneva Nothing ever came of that Prices in the secondary market are totally crazy Lovely watches but at these price levels will remain on o...
I can imagine how frustrating this experience must be
and I totally understand your feeling. Thankfully, there are other great watches, far less in the spotlight, that can be attained. Best, Emmanuel
Tried to get one also. Impossible at this point.
All pieces were spoken for. When I asked about future pieces I got a vague answer.
Very frustrating...
But probably inevitable with such a huge success... Best, Emmanuel
I'm very confused by this watch.
It's a pretty watch. But the hype and the prices? Makes no sense to me.
It’s a pretty watch for sure. And lovely finishing of course. But, when I tried it on (rosegold with opaline dial) I felt a little underwhelmed. It’s petite and the movement can really only be appreciated when louped.
So all in all not as impressive on the wrist as in these beautiful shots. I felt the same with the Simon Brette btw. It seems the market has proven me wrong
I totally agree with you.
These watches are gorgeous, but I feel a lot of these independent watchmakers are strictly focusing on movement finishing, at the cost of technical innovation or even everyday wearability. Although beautiful finishing is, well, beautiful and mesmerizing, ...
I understand this way of feeling, but I'm personally attracted to such a time only timepiece,
just as I am attracted to the Primevère by Yosuke Sekiguchi. As far as technical innovation is concerned, it seems to me that Rexhepi has done some things under his brand Akrivia. And concerning the finishing, even if only a magnifying glass can show it i...
That's interesting, thank you for sharing your experience.
I've never been able to try one on yet. Best, Emmanuel
No sense at all, indeed: that's what hype does, it makes things absurd.
But it's great watchmaking nonetheless, imo. Best, Emmanuel
One more made four Jean Todt
I am very biased . It is a very important watch for me personally. And I think you know how I feel about Rexhep Rexhepi as a man and a watchmaker. The team Akrivia and their watches are spectacular , specially RRCCII, rose gold case, ivory dial and purple...
Thanks a lot for pointing this one out to me: I've been able to add it to the post.🙏🏼
I totally understand your love for this timepiece and especially for your rose gold RRCC II version: it is absolutely stunning and you are very lucky and privileged to own one. Also I'm sure that it is a delight to wind, which is much more than a simple d...
Just spectacular and beautiful watches .
Been fortunate to follow the journey from the brand from a early beginning. Rexhep and his team are amazing and talented people . I understand when people are frustrated with the allocation process of some indies and some big brands . Same for me tbh. The...
Wow, wonderful shot and watch!
I like your personal example very much... Best, Emmanuel
I am usually not the kind of guy who has regrets…
But here it is one of the rare cases (pun intended) where I kick my a** for not having jumped in the train when i could. I know Rexhep since the beginning of Akrivia (Akrivia are really amazing watches but not the right watches for my wrist size and my cl...
I understand your frustration,
but your own grails are much more than a consolation! And as you have good friends who can let you play with theirs from time to time, I think there's no regret to have! To be clear: I'd rather have your grails than an RRCC I or II: not that they're not g...
How often do you see the best hand-finished
and 2nd best hand-finished watches in 1 thread? This is one and I thank God for it. The RRCCII is my holy grail since its release. I have no interest in wearing spaceship on my wrist and despite owning complicated watches, these simple 3 hander always end...
I totally understand your enthusiasm and I also think that
these are wonderful and wonderfully finished timepieces. l also fully agree with you when you write “I have no interest in wearing spaceship on my wrist”: I feel exactly the same way! Hopefully, you'll be able to add one of these grails to your collection...
I tried everything legal
but to no avail. That said, I'm super happy for collectors who own one. Thanks for reading! 🙏🏻