In past years, I've never been drawn to David Candaux's watches--not that one sees many of them. I did not appreciate the modern shape of the cases, made nearly oval by the inclusion of the "magic crown." Just another independent watchmaker, I thought, wh
enjoythemusic kindly invited me yesterday to broaden my horizons and open myself up to more whimsical creations . Always open to friendly advice , I decided to play along . So here's an overview of the Horological Machines 1 through 11 by MB&F . Horologic
For instance, a lot of the parts suppliers are small firms that supply other independents, and some solution consulting firms that supply both small and large firms. But considering the case, the case with that unique crown mechanism was produced by a clo
An introduction to David Candaux Watches, a watchmaker mentored by Philippe Dufour who has mastered the art of crafting watches in titanium. Not just titanium cased watches - but titanium movements! David Candaux (photo from DC Press Kit) We all have hear
Generally, the finishing just isn't there. MB&F ans RR also seem too small to put there; else you'd have to consider them in contention with Greubel Forsey, Roger Smith, Kari Voutilainen, Romain Gauthier, David Candaux, and so on. Litigating that kind
This problem will remain with regard to any independent watch, unless they have corporatized themselves. The same question will hold true of a Dufour or Kari, Roger Smith, Ferdinand Berthoud, David Candaux , Eva Leube ...and many. The important thing is a
I especially love the Gauthier Insight micro-rotor Squelette Carbonium, David Candaux Half Hunter, Vianney Halter Deep Space, De Bethune Steel Wheels Sapphire Tourbillon, Moser Streamliner, ALL the Bovets (LOL), GP Infinity, Ferdinand Berthoud Chapter 2 (
I'm back after 4 days spent in Geneva in the context of the Geneva Watch Days. This event was organized to give an opportunity to the brands to physically present novelties to the press (and the public during the last day) able to travel to Geneva. Jean-C