Independents

Hi guys, We talk a lot about how brilliant independent watchmakers are in terms of fine detail... do any make a perpetual calendar with moonphase that stands out for the same? Debethune... truly amazing moonphase but not my taste. The Independent watchmak... 

and does some gorgeous perpetual models. Peter is also a great guy..!! Yours, Andy.

I love UJS... obviously very classical stuff here. From what I have read, these watches are made at the very highest level. I once passed on one, many years ago, because it was in YG, and at that time, it was unthinkable. It was a very discreet and deeply...  

I had not thought of him. I have enormous respect for PSM, but his cases look very thick, very shiny, with giant lugs and crowns... and his dial designs are over the top, IMHO...

The Vianney Halter Classic Janvier Nr 1 is a very rare watch that features the Equation of Time and the Lunar Cycle. The first complication requires that a calendar is included to the movement. This is done by means of a tempered steel hand that rotates a...  

And your description of how it works is really fascinating. Thank you.

The best from him for me.

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is the double-hand one by Vianney Haler, the Janvier. www.watchprosite.com DeBethune is far an away my favorite, but you've already mentioned it) I am not as much a fan of the Paul Geber one, I feel DeBethune has the perfect spherical moon, but it...  

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I am not a tourby-guy, but oooh-la-la! This reeks of handmade watchmaking! Tremendous photo. I find this watch mouthwatering... But this is not about tourbillions, this is about Independent watchmaker's moon phases, so here ya go....  

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I don't love the model you posted, but it oozes the handmade specialness.

Could be an alternative... Mo...  

thank you, I forgot Moser makes a very unique moonphase. I find it large for the dial, but I also can understand this was an attempt to be different. I would love to see this moonphase in person.

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That last one--what the H--?? Thank you. I admire DB greatly. But not my style. I admire Sarapeneva (I was referring to him in my orig. post) but that facial expression on the moon is a dealkiller for me.

It looks like an old device from a soviet union nuclear plant. Fx

and his enigmatic and melancholy moon face. The Korona does not feature one single moon but two under its squeletonized dial : the double moon system revolves during a 59-day-ballet. Two ? No, no, no . THREE ! As a third moonfaced is implemented on the wi...  

and his enigmatic and melancholy moon face. The Korona does not feature one single moon but two under its squeletonized dial : the double moon system revolves during a 59-day-ballet. Two ? No, no, no . THREE ! As a third moonfaced is implemented on the wi...  

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Perhaps not distinctive enough for you but certainly individual and highly customisable. Regards, Richard....  

minimalist to the max. I don't know if I love this rendition of a moon phase though. Thank you!

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Photo credit belongs to Don Corson....  

Many complications about sideral scenes etc ... www.klaauw.com Real Moon 1980 Eclips A brand I discovered lately and I don't know much about but interesting....  

Sheesh. I should have read the title BEFORE digging up these photos. Oh well Lang & Heyne Goldpfeil MB & F JLC (I know, it doesn't count but still!) ditto by IWC Definitely not AHCI but still great fun Cazalea...  

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For me, the icons of the moon phases can be immediately grasped by anyone who from the stoneage, to the Mayas, to a visiter from an other universe - if knowing that it is the moon - our moon - that is represented here. This is the Earth's moon, and where ... 

Did you finally receive your Vianney Contemporaine? S Pic Credit: Google Images & Fondation De La Haute Horlogerie ...  

Yes, the Contemporaine was brought to me personally by Vianney a couple of years ago. It has since retained it's own slot on my winding machine, so that I can view it every day - with it keeping "perfect" time. The size is perhaps 3/4 or less of an Antiqu... 

What an absolute treasure it must be and in the hands of the best custodian possible. Is it too much to ask...if you can be so kind to share some pictures of this beauty, would be really grateful to you. HAGWE, S