Check out Don Corson's reports of the Independents at Basel and Geneva 2008! Speake-Marin Take an intimate tour of Peter Speake-Marin’s workshop, guided by his wife Daniela. From hand-finished tourbillons to maki-e dials crafted by Japanese masters, this
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
Not hijacking anything, and the Sattler clocks are quite lovely as are Matthias Naeschke's. There is big difference between what David and Matthias do compared to Sattler, and in fact David is alone creating his pieces, other than the cases (a different f
The clock manufactory Matthias Naeschke sets coloured accents For more than three decades the brand name of Matthias Naeschke stands for exclusivity and the highest quality craftsmanship of clocks, manufactured in small quantities or as unique stand-alone
Many of the great masters were considered monoliths of excellence, being always there and this since ages, and they were thought to stay forever. But then, somewhere deep inside they share features with us mere mortals, and one of them is called: retireme
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
pplater, AHCI produced a book documenting the history of the association up to their 20th anniversary. There was a list of members and candidates. Some candidates may not have made it to full mmbership if they failed the meisterstück test or they defected
Timeless, powerful, monumental: with the new GrandCircle, the Döttling manufactory has redefined luxury. More than two meters high and made from the finest materials, the GrandCircle fulfills even the most challenging demands of a highly select clien
Clockmakers at the AHCI stand, BaselWorld 2010 As is the custom several clockmakers showed their works. This year I didn't pay much attention to them, but I don't want to rob you of the few pictures I did take. Clocks from Matthius and Sebastian Naeschke
Clockmakers at the AHCI stand, BaselWorld 2010 As is the custom several clockmakers showed their works. This year I didn't pay much attention to them, but I don't want to rob you of the few pictures I took. Clocks from Matthius and Sebastian Naeschke Cloc