sidneyc
2009
Lacquer
As Seth said, their "enamel" is lacquer which looks similar to enamel but not produced using the same technique. The lacquer is not as fragile as real fired enamel and does not have the impurities modern enamels have, but are less costly to manufacture.
I went for the lacquer dial too (simply because I don't have any enamel/porcelain/lacquer dial watches), but their metal dials are really to die for with the contrasting finish. I don't think you can stop at ONE Habring watch ;D
Lets see your Habring2s
With all the post here and recently gotten the price list for their pieces i am seriously thinking of getting one. Although the one i would be able to afford is the time only model. I am interested in their handwind version and had a few questions. 1- How...
Me too!
I also have been inspired by all the recent Habring2 reveals! They are all gorgeous watches! I'm also in the process of working out specs for my order with Maria and Richard, and I agree with what everyone says, they are extremely friendly and helpful peo...
I'll try to respond based on my two H2s
As to your questions: (1) fit/finish - clean, albeit not fancy. The casing, elements and dials are lovely; in fact, the way the colored dials can change in the light is often remarked upon in this forum. The gentle curve of the hands also is nice. The mov...
with all due respect
the dials are wonderful. but on the first example seen through the transparent back, I find the bridges too sumptious baroquely over-engraved - to the limit of their boundaries . and confusing in their relation to the exposed wheel and the other parts vis...
You can respectfully say that
because I do think the photos (my own) make them look overly baroque. In person, the engraving has some nuance and oddly seems to compliment, rather than oppose, the otherwise clean aesthetic of the rest of the watch. I can say that every time someone (at...
Thanks for the feedback guys!
Keep the pics and comments coming. I would really like to see some real life pics of the 6498 movt and do a comparison. So far i have replied the Habrings on the initial email they sent me last week with some questions and still waiting for a reply from t...
6498 movement and a little more....
I purchased this originally as a time only 6498 and had it upgraded by Maria and Richard. There was no engraving on the movement. This is an early example: One of the nice things about the Habring's is they are willing to upgrade your watch. In this case,...
Great responses
Keep em coming guys,i am learning more and more with each post. Actually my initial short list was a Chopard LUC classic or a JLC Reverso 976. But now seriously considering the Habring as well. All 3 are within budget. Chopard has LUC movt to die for, JLC...
I did indeed got
my watch from the said shop in KLCC. It came with box & papers. It has a solid case back. Based on the information on Habring's website, the watch was made specially for a watch retailer in Singapore. It was my good fortune that it somehow ended up being ...
Missed it
I was very close to pulling the trigger on that one. Looks like one of the sales person gave me the wrong info! I saw it at KLCC as well. Looks like we went to the same shop.
Here are some movement images I've been able to snap over the years...
This first picture is courtesy of Richard & Maria, the Carinthain finished 6498, with their skeletonised hand engraved balance cock: A rose gold 18K cased 3D Tourbillon The Carinthian Time Only A Carinthian finished Sports Chrono with the Valjoux 7734 cal...
Wow. Quite a collection. Was your...
Tourbillon made from scratch or was it an upgrade to a previous Time only? Regards, Richard.
Background on the Tourbillon
The Tourbillon was made from a Time Only. I actually purchased two Time Only watches and had the first one upgraded. This is the original CAD design for the watch. They machince the tourbillon parts by hand: Another Variation is the Regulator Tourbillon: ...
The top plate could be opened up to a greater extent...
...possibly at additional cost to the customer. Richard and Maria have certainly heard this comment about the top plate before from me, and others. The fascinating motion of the jumping seconds mechanism in my case (I own the jump seconds with A07M moveme...
If I were to get a second jumping seconds...
I would get this exact same one. Absolutely stunning in simplicity of design and beauty. Regards, Richard.
amazing combination Daos
simple and clean... if i am to get the same watch ill choose the same everything almost but a different seconds hand for sure. Thanks for sharing . Faisal
Dial
Daos, if I remember correctly, they made a special dial for you. Is it a standard dial now?
That's a bullseye
I've not seen the PVD Chrono before. That's a really great combination. DaveB
Hi Dave
Excellent 2 watches you have there Dave! I didnt even know a regulator is an option. Do you think it can be done on the 6498 movt? Oh my with all the different choices its making me so overwhelmed with different combos now. Really truly enjoying all the c...