Thanks for sharing Mahesh!

I shall definitely look Remy up and I love the creativity of the young watchmakers. Ok I have looked him up. 85,000 euros for a first effort even though it is a tourbillon is a big ask but then again, that is how Rexhep Rexhepi started out and we all know what happened since One thing though - this souscription or subscription notion is becoming quite popular but surely most independents who do ask for a deposit when placing an order could also call their watches 'souscription watches'. This definitely helps the cash flow of the independent watchmaker and is understandable.

As for the watch itself, I find the dial too yellow and I prefer a more conventional crown (something that stops me from buying some models from Romain Gauthier) because one of the pleasures of owning a manual winding watch is winding the watch daily and feeling the buttery smooth winding mechanism. Still, an attractive looking watch and a great first effort!

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Today, an Young Watchmaker - Remy Cools launches his first subscription timepiece !

By: mahesh : June 19th, 2020-05:01

I'm happy for multiple reasons... an Young watchmaker embarking in his journey, imho this is important so to have fresh blood in the 'traditional' industry ! Remy is just 23 years old and if he makes this now...I'm very sure his future is bright if he kee...

Thanks for sharing Mahesh!

By: sham1 : June 19th, 2020-05:21

Thanks Sham...i didn't see any pricing but 85k euros is steep in deed !

By: mahesh : June 19th, 2020-05:48

i agree, i enjoy winding my mech timepieces & here we'll miss the pleasure :-( Best, mahesh.,

I noted the pricing from SJX :-) [nt]

By: sham1 : June 19th, 2020-05:52

i see it now ;-) [nt]

By: mahesh : June 19th, 2020-06:54

Thanks Mahesh for sharing this -- always great to see effort, talent and enthusiasm pay off so brilliantly! Sincerely wishing all the best to this young watchmaker! ;-)

By: FabR : June 19th, 2020-06:46

PS: Looks like you've changed your screen name!

Thanks Fab - i hope the young watchmakers carry the same dedication to the craft like the earlier wizards !

By: mahesh : June 19th, 2020-07:06

yes, i changed the profile name just one of the COVID ideas ;-)

Breathe of fresh air to see the younger generation

By: WatchAl : June 19th, 2020-08:13

Adhere to the horology, it’s a beautiful thing to see such a young guy make a masterpiece as this. Yellow is not really a color that would draw me in/make a deposit. No winder as well would be an exhausting mental adjustment as well. -Alan

True Alan, in deed the pleasure of winding with the crown as Sham mentioned above would be missed...but again 'new thing' in life keeps it interesting isn't it ;-)

By: mahesh : June 19th, 2020-09:20

i'm not sure the 'yellow' is a picture effect or reality...better to see them in metal imho. i feel it should be close to FPJ gold dials but i've not seen this physically either. thanks for sharing your thoughts ! Best, mahesh.,

I saw this earlier today -very impressive.

By: BigFatPauli : June 19th, 2020-08:53

It feels like a watch we see at auction in 40 years from now with an extra 1 in front of the price.

ha ha...i like the fact it is a 'fresh thought' of a watch maker, uninfluenced by any 'marketing department' !

By: mahesh : June 19th, 2020-09:22

for the auction prices...it is best left to the future to decide ;-) Best, mahesh.,

Obviously talented. Congrats to him and best of luck. [nt]

By: amanico : June 19th, 2020-12:01

+1

By: mahesh : June 20th, 2020-00:25

Best, mahesh.,

Thanks for this post and info my friend

By: Watchonthewrist : June 19th, 2020-12:37

Looks very promising and hope to get a close look at some point in the near future

i think it would be great to see in metal !

By: mahesh : June 20th, 2020-00:26

it is also good move, the timepiece was scaled down from 42 to 40mm.

I hope he makes our, but the...

By: Ronald Held : June 19th, 2020-12:59

Price is too steep and the style not for me.

i agree...i think it is quite difficult as a collector to justify ourselves that, i understand. [nt]

By: mahesh : June 20th, 2020-00:27

Maybe, if he established... (nt)

By: Ronald Held : June 20th, 2020-12:21

Very interesting my dear friend ;-)

By: Mike H : June 19th, 2020-14:30

Indeed smart conception and very promising, and not only that but also very good looking I am sure we are going to hear more about it, definitely cool Merci Mahesh