Haldimann

I think were it gets problematic is confusing old RWS and new RWS both product and pricing. We know FPJ isn't making any watches today, we know PD (or his daughter) is finishing every watch today, with RWS I think there's some murkiness around what is yes

especially his open work series 2 (or series 5, as it is called now). They are visually very appealing watches. But they are not handmade, not in the least, as many falsely assume. And there are many finishing flaws that can only be chalked up to either l

Should have typed it out more. -Yes the Greubel Handmade 1 + 2 is what I was referencing. They are flawless under macro VS RW. -Haldimann is less than RW but still well into 6 figures. But they are flawless. -I don't really care if the flaws come from bei

to read this article. The only thing that I don’t understand is this idea of “entirely handmade”: among Greubel’s watches, only the Hand Made 1 and 2 are entirely made by hand. Ferdinand Berthoud has recently released the Naissance d’une montre 3, which i

quillandpad.com IMO, these are not acceptable flaws on a 6 figure watch. Like I said, Haldimann is similarly priced but pieces like his tourbillion are much more complicated and free of defects. Plus he is handmade! Same with Greubel of course.

. . . in the LA area (actually quite close to me as the crow flies) and reasonably well but with a physical condition being treated by the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, so he's away often (or at least was the last time we spoke). I've talked/texted or met up

My Pantheon includes but not limited to: Paul Gerber Ludovic Ballouard Beat Haldimann Kiu Tai Yu Franck Muller Roger Dubuis Vianney Halter George Daniels Derek Pratt Urban Jurgensen CL Klings JB Viot Philippe Dufour Renaud Tixier Pascal Coyon Hajime Asaok

Today I received a very special watch, the HTH by Felipe Pikullik. Earlier this year I discovered the work of Felipe Pikullik. I was really fascinated by the work, with an emphasis on traditional styles and respect for the grand masters of horological his

I thought this would be a fun topic. For me, it depends on the price range of the watch and what reasons I’m buying for. If you are buying a small production vintage patek or rolex, you aren’t expecting some magical jump in quality. You’re paying for rari

Another watch I don’t wear too often but really enjoy when I do. Best Andreas