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Some time ago I took a survey of the "independent" watches owned by PuristS

Here are the names of watches they own - we could not agree on whether AHCI or not was important; if once independent now brand was important or not. Svend Andersen Soren Andersen Hajime Asaoka Felix Baumgartner Aaron Becsei Robert Bray Vincent Calabrese
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By: chosenhandle
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zed
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AHCI 30 Year Celebration Exhibition at the MIH

Let's take a visit to the opening of the exhibition celebrating the 30th anniversery of the AHCI at the MIH (Musée international d’horlogerie) in La Chaux-de-Fonds. The exhibition includes the works of 20 AHCI members, 2 AHCI candidates, 1 AHCI honorific
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By: DonCorson
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pplater
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AHCI 30th anniversary exhibition at the MIH

To commemorate its 30th anniversary, the AHCI has organised a historical exhibition at the Muse International d'Horloge at La Chaux-des-Fonds from from the 6th of June to the 27th of September of 2015. The exhibition narrates the development of independe
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By: DonCorson
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DonCorson
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Fine watchmaking „Made in Germany“ by the Tempus Arte Group – Part I

With the strategic objective to fortify and advance autonomous watchmaking in Germany, a new horological group, called Tempus Arte Group , was founded in Munich in 2013. Its introduction to the public was celebrated with an event in Dresden, in September,
11Y
By: small-luxury-world
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stere
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Lang & Heyne is known, but I guess quite a few haven´t heard about UWD and tempus arte yet

We (Oliver & Magnus) are aware of some serious collectors of watches from Lang & Heyne (Dresden; Saxony) here at PuristSPro, but still we don´t speak that often about them. The low amount of watches available might be a reason. They are in the mar
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By: Ornatus-Mundi
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vandyke
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The Watchmen - over 100 watchmaker legends interviewed

Kostas Metaxas 4N - Francois Quentin 6. Andreas Strehler 7. Antoine Martin - Martin Braun 8. Armin Strom - Claude Greisler 9. Arnold & Son - Philippe Boven 10. Beat Haldimann 11. Bethune - Pierre Jacques 12. Carl F Bucherer - Sascha Moeri 13. Eric Cou
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By: kostavox
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Dr No
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Philippe Wurtz's New Project - CAMINADE

Philippe Wurtz's New Project - CAMINADE Well-known for his highly accurate and efficient precision pendulum clocks, Philippe Wurtz once again demonstrates his innovative skills with his new project, "CAMINADE." CAMINADE is a half-second pendulum clock and
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By: DonCorson
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Hartding 1903 - Finally the first boutique for independents …

in Germany – HARTDING 1903 in Dresden. The opening was already in May, but unfortunately I didn´t find the time to prepare this post. Nonetheless I would like to share some impressions, info, thoughts … What is it all about? Located in the center of Dresd
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By: small-luxury-world
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hans_jorgen_1968
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Hi Marcus

I understand where you are coming from if you use the AHCI definition of an independent as in the words of Philippe Wurtz, President of the AHCI: "As an Académie, we want to pass along our knowledge and skills. We are Créateurs because our creative spirit
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By: Mostel
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Topcat30093
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Confirmation from Philippe Wurtz :

Mr David Walter is not member nor candidate of the AHCI. This being said, it is my feeling that he could be one as his work is impressive and his approach of horology (as it can be analyzed considering his interviews on the matter) is 100 % consistant wit
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By: pplater
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David Walter
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