A few gems to share from Geneva this week. Independents only…😉
By: Tim Jackson : April 12th, 2024-13:40
Getting to see these makers and their watches is always a great pleasure. It is after all, the people behind them that make so much of a reason for me as to why I find the pieces compelling. Enjoy!
Raúl’s work is amazing. Truly inspirational artisanal watchmaking. Figuring out how to do the Detent escapement in a wristwatch is extremely difficult. His execution is simply lovely. Cheers!
If one likes Art Deco, it’s for you. It is “less busy” in person. I prefer the slightly smaller size and caliber choice of the original, but then again I’m biased, as an owner. This 40mm Ti case wears also my too big with the lugs. The original 36mm with the lugs works better to my senses.
I was there last evening and nosed around for a while. Great photos - thanks for sharing. I still don’t think there’s an element of the market that still isn’t hot. I asked Kari about the lead delivery time on GMT-6’s. He said an order placed right now is 2031 delivery. That compares to the 16 months it took for me back in late 2018. Admittedly his production focus is spread wide now, but that’s still a lot of patience required !
Christian has 2 employees helping him with the production of parts. He assembles, regulates and certainly does the final QC. He’s the real deal. A top level independent watchmaker for sure. Cheers!