heartfelt congratulations on your Datograph! A L&S is still missing in my collection, so I’m even happier to see it with you. Your Datograph is simply world-class. One of my favorite watch stories: Even Philippe Dufour (arguably one of the greatest watchm
and I would look at total years of production and number released per year. Philippe Dufour has released 220 Simplicity since 2000 with 0-7 pieces made per year. To me that's rare although we see them regularly in auctions. On the other hand, if a manufac
Its a great shot... One built like a tank...one pure refinement. One tool, one dress...both luxury, and one being super famous brand, the other being independent, still much under the radar. Perhaps the next Philip Dufour in the making... I truly respect
"If the Eichi presents a modern, minimalist interpretation of movement finishing, Dufour spins an eloquent story of fine traditional watchmaking and Laurent Ferrier builds upon it an architectural vision with cleaner lines. In automobile analogies, perhap
Philippe Dufour has publicly praised the Credor Eichi, which surprised many collectors because Dufour is often considered one of the most demanding authorities on hand finishing. A commonly cited quote from him (from interviews and collector discussions a
Press release by Mélissa Samson | Feb 2, 2026 THREE YEARS OF KNOWLEDGE TRANSMISSION, EDUCATION AND COMMITMENT TO WATCHMAKING CULTURE Founded in February 2023, the Horopedia Foundation is celebrating three years of existence. Three years marked by the rema
Let's face it. Some of us get excited simply because there's a Patek Philippe logo on a wallet. Not realizing those wallets are made by an external corporate gifts supplier who hired a contract manufacturer in Florence, Italy to make the wallets. An emper
Very distinct design and I’d prefer one in a heartbeat to a modern RR watch. Don’t get me wrong the new ones are beautiful watches but seems like everyone is trying to become a Philippe Dufour these days and frankly in some cases it is starting to loose i
As you well know, I do not only appreciate things perfectly round when it comes to watches - the VC 1972 Prestige de la France being a prime example. At the same time I also like the personalization offered by independents - a Venn diagram of the two curr