Independents

I would be keen to hear from any member who has had experience of a reasonably new Swiss brand called Zeitwinkel The manufacturer was created by two gentleman (Peter & Max) in 2006 and their first watch was released in 2009. They have created their ow... 

But their watches look fine, I'm unsure about their in-house movement. A truely in-house mov. with 500 pieces/year wouldn't be sustainable, as development might cost millions in CHF, if I'm correct. Do they sell movements for other brands?

The Zeitwinkel movements were designed for Zeitwinkel by Les Artisans Horlogiers several years ago. With the demise of Les Artisans Horlogiers I don't know who is producing them now, but as I understand the succession of the production of all the Les Arti... 

Les Artisans Horlogers were assigned with the development of two calibers for Zeitwinkel, but it was Zeitwinkel itself who conducted the "prototypage" and finished the construction of the movements in St-Imier and who is in charge of their production! In ... 

I hope to get a better look at the 273 next week. I have to admit to being intrigued by the brand from the moment that I saw an article about both the watch and the brand. Advertising, I am pleased to say doesn't worry me in the slightest. I am far more i... 

Or Google 'zeitwinkel watches' or similar. Very nice watches. Vive la Suisse! =8^{D>

Stylistically it is quite conservative, and at 42.5mm fills my wrist. I bought it from an AD when I lived in Kuala Lumpur who was very knowledgeable and we spent a lot of time discussing the firm, construction of the watch, etc. The movement is what attra...  

Thanks Dave for both your input & photos. I would be very interested to read what your thoughts are, about the watch. Are you pleased with it etc? I did the 273, but due to a delay with the delivery, courier fault, unfortunately the watch arrived with... 

However, my particular example was 39mm which was very good for my 6.25 inch wrist. The dial is interesting but I think it's a matter of taste, the 273 and 181 have plain dials which I think suit the overall sober characteristic of the watch better than t...