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A History of Independent Watchmaking - Curated by Phillips

Phillips quoted George Daniels when announcing an exhibition in Geneva this May to pay tribute to independent watchmaking: “ Independence is the utmost importance in life. Without it you are subject to the whims of other people. You are pinned down to a p
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By: BjoernM21
27
Fastwong
18537

7+11

1. JLC Tribute Grande Reverso Ultra Thin or JLC Tribute to Polaris 2. JLC Geophysic 1958 or LF Gallet Square Vintage 1 SFT Edition 3. Submariner 5517 or Grand Seiko SBGH 257 4. Gronefeld Remontoire 1941 or FP Journe Chronometre Optimum 5. Gronefeld One He
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By: Arie - Mr Orange
35
Subexplorer
9803

Very careful: a Greubel & Forsey Invention Piece 1 was stolen

This watch is a piece unique. Its serial number is 10/11 (as you can see on the upper right side of the dial) and is the only one with a polished bezel. It belongs to @indohorology on Instagram. Should you have any info about this watch, please contact hi
9Y
By: foversta
7
Ovi
2364

Simply signing their name! Greubel Forsey introduces three new models at SIHH2016.

You have to admire Greubel Forsey. Each and every year they produce at least one new movement and watch; sometimes two or more; and this year proved no exception. This year the watches were more basic in terms of movement design, but were still, nonethele
10Y
By: 219
11
219
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Big year of comings and goings for me

Greetings to all! Have mostly been a lurker here of late but this topic has drawn me out of the shadows :) Now that I look back on it, this has been a year of substantial transition in my collection, with some great additions and tough divestitures as wel
11Y
By: Dr No
222
amanico
86544

Greubel Forsey's 10th Anniversary

GREUBEL FORSEY The first decade 10 years already  how time flies! Watchmaking tradition is transcended thanks to a truly original approach Founded in 2004, Greubel Forsey celebrates its 10th anniversary. Located in a hi-tech building in La Chaux-de-Fonds
11Y
By: AnthonyTsai
0
490

An Exclusive with Mr. Stephen Forsey

In celebrating their tenth year as a forerunner in complicated timepieces, I had the opportunity to sit down with Mr. Stephen Forsey of Greubel Forsey. Some envy the youth for their ignorant bliss and for the simplicity in enjoyment. As we grow, mature, a
11Y
By: ampurist
14
ampurist
6429

The range of collecting from 1990 till today, no matter what, exclusivity can be harmful

Being exclusive will usually mean being expensive. It takes decades as well as many psycho and social links to open a market for collectables. I am always FOR the watch collecting hobby to become a mix of exclusive and inclusive..like the collecting of an
12Y
By: bernard cheong
23
Gianko
7836

Greubel Forsey Platinum Invention Piece 1 and the platinum Antiqua

After a long wait, and watching its price rise as I waited, I got my own Greubel Forsey at a punishing price. Although I am a firm believer that ALL (no exception) good and relevant watches should ALWAYS cost more after it has been used, a part which disq
12Y
By: bernard cheong
26
bernard cheong
9737

Greubel Forsey and a tale of LUMINOX

YES...surely you will not be comparing a tool watch with another watch, made to demonstrate what is now possible. With computers. CNC cutters. Sophisticated programmes to aid calculations. All and more. But HANDWORK is unavoidable, even if one tried. ie u
12Y
By: bernard cheong
30
Maladrid
16162