Independents

When I placed my order with Daniel Roth (the man) for a Jean Daniel Nicolas tourbillon back in 2007 I had never even heard of Maitres du Temps. None of us had. MdT lauched its Chapter One watch at Basel in 2008 and then its Chapter Two at Basel in 2009. The Chapter One had and has a wow factor, but considering the price tag and its extreme size, it is a watch I just won't/can't ever consider. But when I learned that Daniel was one of the "Masters" associated with Chapter Two  and that it was going to be a "simpler" and smaller watch, I waited for the unveiling with excitement.

I wasn't disappointed. The case kept its proportions, but was brought down to a reasonable and wearable size. The trademark roller display was still present, and, being less complicated, the price point is reasonable.

Technically, I like that the day and date change instantaneously at midnight. MdT delivers on thier advertising that this is the most legible triple calendar on the market.

Aesthetically, I like the mix of alternative display for the month and day with the use of the rollers, with the very classical dial.

To my pleasant surprise, these watches are now at a retailer near me, and I got the chance to spend some time with them.  My photos do not capture the attention to detail in the finishing of the case, or of the fineness of the movement. I promise to revisit these watches and do better for a more in-depth report. Meanwhile, enjoy the best of the photos if did get!

Bill

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A

I imagine that some people who are attracted to independent watchmaking but fearful of future servicing issues might like the fact that a major movement manufacturer is behind Chapter Two.

Bill

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I intend to spend some more time with these watches for a more in depth review.

Bill

Great snaps of the MdT Chapter Two!  I go back and forth in my mind about whether or not I like the roller display of the month and day, but there's no denying that the watch has a great visual presence.  I'm looking forward to learning more about the piece.

Cheers,

Daos

I like the roller display, and think it is much better suited to the day and month indicators as in the Chapter Two than in the moonphase of the Chapter One, though I have yet to see Chapter One in person.

 

Bill

In Basel last year with one of the designers, Peter Speake-Marin. It was great to hear about his collaboration with M. Dubuis & M. Roth, both of whom, he as the youngest member of the trio, by several years; has enormous respect for. He told me he particularly enjoyed getting to know & working with Daniel Roth, a new addition the the team from the first piece, Chapter One. Roger Dubuis was also involved in Chapter One.

I managed to take a few wrist shots, actually it was Peter that took them, while I got to enjoy wearing this rather interesting and lovely piece. I didn't get to see the RG with RG dial, so great to see that Bill.

Pictures speak a thousand words...

Cheers,

Tim

Looking watch. I really like the dial - hands execution and the case proportions look reasonable enough to wear as a daily. Great coordination (although, I'm sure unintended) with your sport coat/dial color combination, Tim.

Hope all's good up North with you.
Cheers,
Tim

Hi Tim

Your are right, pictures says more than a thousand words. In case of these pictures I have to correct you.. more than a million words

Best regards
Hans

 my Heart is aching right now.!!!

 WHAT A BEAUTY,!!  thanks for sharing.

 Tony

thank you for bringing them back to my attention.

Bill

 

 

I assume this is a perpetual calendar, though, right? It's not merely a triple/full calendar that needs adjustment for shorter months, or an annual calendar that needs adjustment for February, is it?

DJK

It is not an annual calendar either. You would have to correct for months of less than 31 days. The pusher just above the crown will quickly correct the date, and the correctors for the Month and Day are on the case back (see the photo).

 

Bill

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Don

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Thanks for sharing, Bill.

I hope you get the chance to see it in person.

Bill

Thanks for the introduction Bill
Any idear on wear on the rollers..
Best
Hans

the rollers are made of aluminum, and so are very light. I don't expect that there would be any undue wear and tear on them when compared with the calendar mechanisms of other watches.

 

Bill

and if i hit the Lotto this would be my very first purchase.!!

 thanks for sharing

 Tony

You should see it in person (as the models I photographed are close to Boston).

 

Bill

i didn't know that there's an AD around Boston

 could you please tell me where this Place is.?!

 greatly appreciated.

 Tony

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