Independents

Marc Brogsitter was a German lawyer and watch collector who was passionate about shaped wristwatches from the 1940s and 50s , those from Patek Philippe in particular. In the early 2000s , he decided to create his own brand and started a collaboration with...  

Despite or in spite of their resemblance to Patek 5101 and 5105. Wish more watches were like these. Thank you for the write up, chk

But I wish they weren't as thick and tall. Best, Emmanuel

I learned to love the size. Chk ...  

But what I know is that I like a lot you RB monopusher Bulletin d'Observatoire! Wonderful timepiece, about which, funny coincidence, I started looking for photos to make a thread about it someday in the future!

If you'll want pictures etc., i should try to accommodate: just DM. Rgds, chk

Have a great week-end.

Some of the first pictures look like the hands can disappear into the markers making it a bit hard to read. I guess blued or black hands would have cured that but it is what it is.

I usually like Roman numerals but these ones seem to me a bit too regular in their vertical position. Just the way I feel about them of course. Best, Emmanuel

...the cases are a bit large, and the markers on the first one are too thick. They need refining. And the kerning of the type is slightly off to be really picky : ) But overall, I really like the effort here...

Imperfect, but, as you say, the effort is definitely going in a direction I like a lot.

Unfortunately, they made the watches too big and thick, imo (or at least for my smallish wrist).

Thanks for reminding. Saw them in a watch catalogue many years ago.

Best, Emmanuel

I also think they look to be a bit on the large size and would look more refined slimmed down a bit but the case shapes are very nice as are the movements. That is all except for the one with the faceted crystal as I don't see the point and would not wear... 

As for the faceted crystal, I find it very interesting on some references, like the Patek "Hour Glass", ref. 1593. ...  

The fancy lugs are too angular and oversized for my tastes. Thanks for sharing these rare watches. M4

The sector Arabic is attractive indeed, but it is paired with the Constant Force caliber, which I like less than the Tourbillon. Best, Emmanuel

I have to agree with everyone-smaller and slimmer would be ideal.

Yes, the size isn’t ideal, but apart from that there’s a lot to love. Best, Emmanuel

And a “hidden” tourbillon is such a great complication. Best, Emmanuel

But what happened to the Man (dont care about the watches)?

in 2014, he was involved in a legal dispute with Fräßdorf and the French company Fabrication de Montres Normandes EURL. The case reached the European Court of Justice, focusing on jurisdictional issues in civil liability claims under EU law. Nothing more,... 

Very nice! Thanks for sharing! Too many nice things in this world! Not enough time nor wrists to enjoy them all!

Have a great week-end. Best, Emmanuel