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not at all
its just like my day job versus my night job 
I still collect mainstream brands, but the marginal utility of Indies have a gentler slope. and the hype of Rolex, Patek etc is turning off true blue collectors, including past-sell-by date collector like me. mainstream brands wants the youngest of Gen Y and the oldest of Millenials to be their core audience, thinking of longevity and shareholers returns, IMHO a wrong strategy. Indies(or, some Indies) do not curate their customers that way. The small production and more personable approach also makes Indie collecting more insightful and memorable.
best, Horo
Completion of Indie Box One
Friends, Purists, Collectors, lend me your ears........ 51 years ago, almost to the exact day, at the height of the Cuban Missile crisis, in a letter to Chairman Khrushchev, President John F Kennedy ended with "The great revolution in the history of men, ...
Thank you sir
Collected over time and respresent my humble horological Indie journey Best, Horo
Beautifully written, and with a statement collection to accompany your thoughtful insights.
Truly impressive spectrum that helps one reflect and appreciate the evolution some of these indies went through, and that others are working towards. Would be great addition if you had a label for these amazing pieces, but it’s a little on the larger side...
howdy my Cartier master sifu,
its a collection that span over 15 years, and I am happy not to have sold any, but keep pumping in fresh funds to acquire my desired and dream pieces. best, Horo
Many rare gems in there - superb collection
Interesting to see a Preziuso: very uncommon to see one Honest question: have you lost interest in "mainstream" brands?
not at all
its just like my day job versus my night job I still collect mainstream brands, but the marginal utility of Indies have a gentler slope. and the hype of Rolex, Patek etc is turning off true blue collectors, including past-sell-by date collector like me. m...
Dear Horo.
This is probably the best collection of interesting watches I’ve ever seen. Huge congrats and thank you for supporting the indie creators. Cheers
Fascinating collection and a great write up
Thank you for sharing your very impressive collection of rare independent watches. Cant wait to see more.
Much appreciated sir
Not sure aboit vast, but dream...definately, for me. I am much grateful to fellow collectors and watchmakers that made it possible Best, Horo
Your collection is absolutely phenomenal!!!
The pieces you have within are beyond exception! I dont normally see posts of MB&F timepieces and it would great if you could post a few...? )
I love the diversity of this collection
And the thesis behind it. Thanks for sharing. 👍
Fantastic collection!
Many thanks for sharing! I look forward to the second case, but honestly enough for many years of gazing in this alone!
Not certain impressive is enough of a description. Head could..
Explode contemplating all those watches. Most interesting in Indies, but not to that extent.
You know my love for independent brands my friend
I must admit your a real inspiration for me how to look at my collector’s journey. Your collection is incredible imho . So diverse and amazing. Can’t think of a watch I would like to add when looking at your box . Looking forward to see box2🙏🏻🤗 ...
My eyes are spinning. How do you ever decide what to wear each day?
Which one do you wear most?
Holy smokes…..beyond a collection, that’s a 1 st class horological museum you have built, Horo!
I am lost for words…except thank you for sharing this and I can’t wait to see the second case.
Haven't seen you here for a while but that's a phenomenal box of indies!
Can't wait to see box 2. Your avatar is a good reminder of the good ol' days.
Awesome collection! So many interesting timepieces, can‘t stop looking at the box. Even Vianney Halter is in there.
Expecting LF to be in the second box 😄
Vianney deserve a special place in every collection!! he is a artist trapped in a craftsman body
LF is not in the box because there is a chance I may have lost the watch, along with a few others. Within the family, we are suspecting our former domestic helper being the cause of the loss....its ongoing. best, Horo
Looking at this box, I feel like the proverbial child in the candy store!!!
This is a simply mindboggling box of indie candy you have assembled here. Congratulations for your vision, and for what I assume was a selection process that was joyful and painful in equal measures.
What a most marvelous collection of indie brands!
Every piece is precious and exquisite. I especially like the two De Bethune pieces. The DB27 v1 In salmon dial is especially rare. Congratulations and enjoy!
Holy moly!
Can’t think of anything missing, what an amazing collection. You must share some more photos!
Incredible
So much human creativity and collecting taste all optimally space efficient in what must be an enormous and very heavy Peli case! Thanks for that picture! Best Andreas
Nice to see the Goldpfeil Urwerk sitting next to a younger brother.
..,.and the Tsunami 👏 What a collection. Thanks for sharing 🙏
Glad you notice they are next to each other!!
Goldpfeil is largely forgotten these days, and a relic project. Thank you! Best, Horo
Not totally forgotten here! 🙂
Here’s my white gold example, seldom seen. Best regards - Andy ...
Long time never see your posts here
Missed your presence for a few years now. I was away for about 4 years, trying out a new life in Vietnam. I recently came back, some 3 years ago. Had the opportunity to eat Bak Kut Teh with Dr Cheong a few months ago. I really enjoy his company. Witty and...
Great Post and amazing box...
For posterity, would be great if you could share the names of the pieces in box one. I could recognise a few but unfortunately I don't have enough knowledge to know all of these pieces.
Amazing Collection...can someone help identify...
...the watch at the top right. I can't recognize it. Looks like a regulator?
Maitre du Temps
Great story behind it, think MB&F.....started same time, even similar naming nomenclature... Best Horo
Everything I ever wanted!
Congratulations for this exceptional cherry picked box. It has many pieces I own, owned or hope to own (i.e. the GoldPfeil, carefully put next to the Ur105). Stunning, absolutely stunning! Best, R
Your collection is so stunning Horo
and I am still proud that you showed me many of them in person. GEO
Amazing collection
And it is nice to see you have also Sarpaneva's Moomin in your box that became huge success in Finland.