Independents

Had some down time in New York and went there in a desperate hope of finding a grail watch that they once offered as a limited edition, but the Moritz Grossmann with the green Voutilainen is long gone… Anyway, they had two watches there I’m super in love ...  

...and as a FB fan, what about a titanium version? I think they offer that in some references.

Thanks for the pictures, keep enjoying NYC, Filip

thanks for sharing. Have yet to see one in the metal. Cheers Marc

But they come with an associated price tag. Dirk

But sadly I can’t pull off the size of it on my scrawny wrist. I did go for the FB3, which itself is a stretch for me (in many respects). Not quite a fusee chain tourbillon, but not too bad. ...  

The idea, execution and size all work very well in my mind. The price is the struggle.

Basically steel with a cool and very clever complication, but it doesn’t feel that expensive. Physically it feels like it should cost half.

I probably don't have an eye for this stuff, but when i went to cellini I felt like most all of the independents were 2x what i would think the watch would cost (krayon anywhere included)

For what’s it’s worth I took look at a lot of these watches and expect X to be the price but it’s often 2x or more. Some indies have definitely overshot the pricing, and I do wonder if there will be a reversion from current levels at some point in the nea... 

I live in NYC so I make the trek from the upper west side to midtown east side about once a month. The Krayon is absolutely fantastic. Would be a grail. As Jay said, the price is the struggle. Hope you're having a great time here!

I have businesses in town so I’m here a week out of each month at least 🙂

I was sorely tempted when I tried it on a year ago. Decided to put the money towards a different MG in the end, but I agree it was gorgeous! ...  

That one. I think it’s so cool… and would “fill” two mental slots in my collection at once for me: Voutilainen and MG 😎

I think there was a few left when I was considering it. Really really liked it in person, it’s somewhat loud (the dial and markers) but it works.

Love the FB2, despite the significant price I think they are within range of being fair for what you get.

Forseys on display. They have nice collection of indys