The Beat Haldimann H11 is indeed a lovely looking piece. I think it is priced lower than the Christian Klings and can be ordered in 39mm or 42mm. Lovely hands, lovely thin roman numerals and I like the crown main criticism of this watch is despite the we
The internet is a wonderful information source when looking for details on subjects not covered by main stream publishing. About two years ago I spent some time to gather information on independent master watchmakers from websites, particularly reports ab
Hi, I currently only have a H1 but I am circling the H11. Beat is a wonderful and very open and approachable guy. As said above, and I can only echo this, he is really serious about his craft and about doing things by hand and with traditional machines. H
My first encounter with Beat Haldimann was at the AHCI booth at Basel sometime in 2001 or 2002. I was subjugated by his H1 Flying Central Tourbillon with its mesmerizing dance on the centre of the dial. A very discreet watchmaker, Haldimann set up his wor
Beat Haldimann showed his H11 two hand and H12 three hand watches, at BaselWorld 2017 for the very first time in a stainless steel case. As always Beat's watches show us best finishing and are hand made without the help of CNC machines. The hand design is
It is called "Stella Polare" and is in the center of Ginza. I was surprised to find this place. Enormous number of independent watchmakers watches are displayed. Not consignment, but purchased directly from them as an agent for those well-known independen
BaselWorld 2014 - Beat Haldimann Beat Haldimann showed his H1 flying central tourbillon and H11 central balance watches at BaselWorld this year. The big novelty this year is the shape of the hands. He has also has finally found sapphire crystals with an a
Dear all During this year's Baselworld show I had a chance to visit Beat Haldimann and marvel at his latest creations. Apart from the sublime H11 Beat showed me the most recent version of his celebrated H1. I made a video for you to enjoy. Look closely an
"Each one is entitled to his or her own taste and make his or her own decision" WIS or not, if it sells, it sells. That's what count for the brand and as long as the customer is happy, it is the only thing that matters. If someone buys the 5123 and likes
Thanks for posting these pictures, Don. Mr. Haldimann has again produced an original piece. That is, except for the purposeful similarity of the dial and hands to the antique "Haldimann" pocket watch, and IMO nicely implemented. I really like the simplici