Aaron Becsei

Akrivia AKs, Krayon Everywhere and Anywhere, Sylvain Pinaud monopusher chronograph, Petermann Bedat 2941 and 1967, Renaud Tixier DRT Tempus Fugit and Monday, Dann Phimphrachanh Seconde Vive, Remy Cools Souscription Tourbillon and Tourbillon Atelier, Theo

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

It's like the "Ivy League" of colleges. It doesn't mean MIT or Duke or whatever is second rate, just that these are particularly old, elite, and often compared for reasons of pride and historical rivalries. The "holy trinity" of Swiss watches is just that

Hand made in Hungary by Aaron Becsei. - pict ure 2 I believe it's this exact watch.

Many of you may recall my long-standing admiration of Aaron Becsei, Bexei watches. I have had my Dignitas Power reserve for some time. Whenever I wear it I am almost hypnotised by the depth of detail and beauty. For some months I have been talking to The

I rarely post, but I was just reading an online interview with a wonderful purist and kindred spirit whom a lot of us know here as Ant talking about his Bexei. It got me to think about the relationships we make along the way in this mad hobby of ours and

I’m more a independent watchmaker guy - only watches where I can/have met the watchmaker personally so “bigger” brands like FPJ don’t fit quite as well. While I have a few others, my three -most- independent watchmakers (own movements, hand made, very sma

Was there earlier to hear the independent watchmakers share their journey in watchmaking. There was a Q&A session after that. From L to R: Konstantin Chaykin (Russia) , Robert Bray (Sinclair Harding - UK), Peter Chong (Deployant - Singapore), Aaron Becsei

Budapest And went to a very small independent... and you saw him at work, saw his tools, talked with him and his wife and ofcourse inspected his watches, you will realise Aaron Becsei (Bexei) should be in this top 5 Very, VERY small but so amazing

My departure last Wednesday afternoon heading to Heathrow. The following are a few highlights of my quick London trip. Newcomer to me, Frenchman and talented Independent Watchmaker, Cyril Brivret-Naudot! Pretty stunning first effort I’d say. The requisite