Independents

I like manual-winding movements more than self-winding ones because I love the daily winding ritual . However, the Caliber FBN 229.01 , designed in collaboration with Enrico Barbasini and Michel Navas (“ FBN ” stands for Ferrier, Barbasini & Navas) is one...  

ref lcf036.ti.gig with titanium case and the free sprung calibre lf116.01 the onion crown also deserves a mention as its as good a the IWC F.A JONESES not a fan of wrist watches with tourbillon. IWC FA JONES and its beautiful crown-great watches to wind-h...  

Among the Classic Origin line, the silver dial model would also be my pick. However, even if I like the long-blade ratchet system very much, I don't respond personally to the modern-looking sandblasted, rhodium finished plates of Caliber LF116.01. It feel...  

However, even if I like the long-blade ratchet system very much, I don't respond personally to the modern-looking sandblasted, rhodium finished plates Caliber LF116.01. It feels cold and too geometric. Just a matter of taste of course. Best, Emmanuel ...  

The case, dial, hands, crown, movement are all wonderfully executed.

Thank you! Best, Emmanuel

I agree with you on the bias towards manual wind. It’s an oft rolled out sound bite among us but manually winding one’s watch every day is an engagement that offers far more pleasure than one would expect.