ztirual
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Less is more, as they say
I was actually quite nervous in the design process and up and until just before picking the watch at the Habrings. The process of designing the dial with Richard and Maria was great fun. We photocopied Habring2 standard dial in black & white, blew it up to A5 size and started experimenting using the Tippex (!) , the whole in front of a good film. Firstly, off went the numerals, then some of the running track, etc... I believe we made about 10 versions... it soon became a question of deciding where to stop. When we thought we had it more or less as we wanted it, I say more or less because we were not 100% convinced yet, Maria & Richard brought the design to another level. The logo (name) had to be recentred, the hour markers/ batons shortened, and the power reserve which is usually indicated by the words ab & auf were replace by the plus & minus signs (in our design all form of indication had totally disappeared). Suddenly, the few remaining features of the dial seemed to gel into a coherent whole. All in all, I guess, the boldest move, was to do without the sunken subdials and opt for a plain lackered finish. We were both nervous and quitely confident. Nervous because there is a big jump between design at A5 size and reality. It is somewhere always a leap of faith. Quitely confident when entering the Habrings workshop for I knew they would pull it out.
Thank you for your compliment.
Habring2: His & Hers
Hello, I thought I'd show you pictures and tell you a little about 2 watches recently acquired from Habring2. The 2 watches are the result of a long and fantastic dialogue with Maria & Richard. I wanted a watch from Habring2 but soon realised the possibil...
Yes
Fun and some sweat... the result makes it all worthwhile. I doubted a few times whether the project would come to an end. Richard is, for sure the one of the 2 closer to the watches, but the project owes a great deal to Maria who was i fact the main conta...
beginning to understand
Your wonderful story of how customized service can be helps me to better understand the independent watch makers. Thanks for sharing this heart-warming experience. --Sancerre
Once again the Habrings have done it again!
Wow ztirual, your His and Hers pair is magnificent!! I really enjoyed your story and it is so sweet to custom order a pair of watches for your wife and yourself from Maria and Richard! Your watches are really elegant and simple, with a look that will sure...
Lacquered dial
Thank you for your compliments. Yes it is a lackered dial (purpose made/ one of a kind). It is terrific that Habring2are ready to do other dials than their 'standard' range for just 2 watches...
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I love your choice of dials! gorgeous! just gorgeous! congrats and wear in the very best of health Jason
An absolutely worthwhile project!
I like the story. The watches were very tastefully designed indeed. You both must be very happy Congratulations! Sam
Congrats!
I love the "his & hers" concept. The connection between the Habrings, as a couple, creating a pair of watches for you and your wife, another couple, is touching and appropriate. I hope you and your wife enjoy these beautiful watches for many years to come...
I could not put it in better words...
as you did. This is the most compelling interpretation of Habring2. Well done and congrats to the owners and the creators. Writing this with a Habring2 Dead Seconds on my wrist. Magnus
Dear Magnus
I just thanked Daos and realise that our 2 watches owe a lot to your pioneering and subsequent articles on Richard & Maria's work. As a matter of fact I read again just before departing to Volkemarkt that seminal review that you once made on Richard &...
Cheers, Magnus!
We are members of the deadbeat...seconds club together! All for one, and one for all! I wore my Habring 2 on a little adventure yesterday which I hope to post soon in TimeOut. I hope you are well! Have a great week! Daos
Dear Daos
First of all thank you for your previous, inspirational posts that, together with those of other members, have brought the Habrings' work to my attention. You are spot on in your comment. I would add that had it not been Habring2 I do not think that the i...
You made me smile! :-)
I'm so glad you and your wife are happy with your watches! How about his & hers wristshots? Cheers, Daos
Next wristcan?
I will try to take pictures in time for the next wrist can, if not before, promised! Thank you again for the compliments.
Marvelous. What a great idea and congratulations on making it happen
Often these ideas swirl around in my (our) PuristS heads and never make it to fruition. Well done. Cazalea
A really lovely story and pair of watches ...
My wife and I have a connection across two Reverso's, but it's nothing like this lovely pair. I echo Daos' comments completely and you have made some great choices. A very classic and beautifully proportioned case as well. Congratulations! Andrew
Those dials are beautiful
pure and simple, but missing nothing. I think, however, that I would end up wearing the 36mm most as my wife would demand use of the foudroyante, "just for fun". Congratulations for this wonderful pair of watches. Don
Less is more, as they say
I was actually quite nervous in the design process and up and until just before picking the watch at the Habrings. The process of designing the dial with Richard and Maria was great fun. We photocopied Habring2 standard dial in black & white, blew it up t...
Less is More
Another quote I often enjoy is "In anything at all, perfection is..... attained not when there is no longer anything to add.... but when there is nothing left to take away" I think the above befits nicely as to your newest pair. At a glace I am reminded o...
Now all I need a another major wedding anniversary to roll around and I'll be following su
Thank you for the nice word. Nice quote of yours about ad-dition and abs-traction.... There are plenty of occasions to celebrate. May it be soon for you to happen!
Congratulations for the beautiful set of watches
and thanks for the story. The involvement of your wife in the design must be important. Often its the small details that make a difference. A single box for the two watches together is a very nice touch. Regards, Richard.
You're right
Thank you for the nice words. What makes my watch special for me at the moment is my wifes involvement in its design... Her consent/ approval would already be nice. One culd hardly ask for more. Involvement is even better. Off course this is a one off...
Speechless
This is my first post in this forum, because I just had to compliment you on the his and hers. Absolutely gorgeous! The simplicity is stunning! The Habrings are gaining my utmost respect every time I come across their creations. Wear the watches in good h...
Welcome!
Welcome! I feel very honoured you chose to make your entry in this forum after reading my post. Thank you also for your appreciation. Yes, Habring2 are very interesting. I like their philosophy a lot. If not really tool watches, their watches are highly w...
Wonderful story, and a terrific result
You, your wife and the Habrings produced a sublime collaboration--those watches are a terrific pair, and I love the subtle similarities and differences between them. Working with Maria & Richard is such a great experience--I still haven't worn anything ex...
Working with Richard & Maria
Working with Richard & Maria was indeed both a pleasure and very enriching. May I also congratulate you for your one-of-a-kind, wonderful watch, of wich I saw pieces whilst visiting the Habrings last month and instantly recognised the project . Your w...
What everybody else said.....
As a long time Habring(s) admiror, I read your post with particular interest. You and your wife, as well as the Habrings, are to be commended with the result here. Each timepiece is near perfect in my eyes. Simple yet interesting all at the same time. Mat...
Matching yet different
as you so rightly write it, is exactly what I wanted. Automatic and manual, simple and complicated, small yet not too small v. large yet not too large. Yet, with the same design vocabulary in terms of line, colour, material, proportions. Tey are different...
Well put. These are so lovely together and the design is so clean.
You have good taste in coming up with the idea and your wife in helping you execute it! Congrats.
Habrings are on a roll
That is another great couple of gems from them. Congratulations!!
In addition to the wonderful his and hers concept,
...these dials are beautiful! Really outstanding. Congratulations. Best, CaliforniaJed
Wow, you should both be extremely pleased with the result
Your colaboration has resulted in two extremely attractive and desirable watches. A tribute to your good taste and the skill of the Habrings. Congratulations.
Foudroyante
ahci.watchprosite.com Interesting to view in the clip but I think it would start to make me loopy to watch too long.