Independents

I had the great pleasure of speaking with Mr. Martin Frei and Mr. Felix Baumgartner (the co-founders of Urwerk) last evening, as well as a chance to see some of their magnificent pieces up close, including the recently launched EMC x-ray. In full disclosu...  

I asked the same question to another Manufacture, JLC, to not name it... And received quite the same answer. Best, Nicolas

Thanks for the kind words and sharing, Nicolas. I think the point he made (according to my understanding anyway) was that he wouldn\'t prefer silicon at this moment because longevity of the timepiece could be compromised. It\'s a preference rather than a ... 

Here my Star Wheel Best wishes Alkiro ...  

Thanks for your sharing, Alkiro. This is one interesting AP in a sea of royal oaks. Wish they\'d kept the series going. Ken

And I am already very happy with my Star Wheel. If, one day, they could combine this system with à RO case... mamma mia!!! Best wishes Alkiro

Glad to hear you've got lots of love for the star wheel. It's a very cool piece. Ken

Best wishes Alkiro ...  

Best wishes Alkiro

You can talk with watchmakers like Felix, designer like Giroud, CEO like Max Busser with the same calm you'd use with a friend with whom you share the same passion. I'd tell more, they're glad to find people interested in their work, so they are really pl... 

Thanks for your comment, piccolochimico. Interatcion with the artists who create objects that we love (wathes or else) is indeed an essnetial aspect of building our loyalty towards them. Hopefully I'll be able to visit some of my favorite watchmakers at t... 

Especially the 202! ...  

I'd be really happy with either of them haha. Ken

I would want to see and play with the watches

if you happen to come across any of them in stores or through fellow collectors. Not just for Urwerk, but other indie brands as well. First-hand encounters do fuel the passion even further. Ken