Independents

Dear All: following the introduction to country and the atelier in my previous posts in this series ( part 1 and part 2 ) I now like to come to the core of any watch manufacturer, the watches themselves: We picked an excellent day to stay inside and exami...  

The first of the in-house Habring 2 watches dates back to 2009 and features a manufactory movement based on the ETA -„Valgranges“ train gear, with bridges from in-house production. It can be had in either a handwound or an automatic version. T...  

This watch really shows what Habring 2 can deliver! A dead-beat (or jumping seconds) watch with as little parts a possible, easily added to an existing movement. It adds only a mere dozen parts (compare this to other existing dead-beat watches on the mark...  

Thought I'd share a pic of my Chezard 116...  

Dear All: I thought I add a bit the discussion on Habring 2 's Jumping Seconds complication. I mentioned that it can be easily added to different movements, and in fact that has been done already: The famed clock manufacturer Erwin Sattler from Munich dec...  

Do you know whether the jumping seconds mechanism can be added to an existing Unitas 6497 movement? DJK

The blued second hand is the best variant if I do say so myself, LOL! One thing that a Habring dead seconds does that is extremely vital in this complication is that it stops DEAD right on the minute indicator -- the jump is strong, clean and lands exactl... 

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Lastly I'd like to present the new, smaller case Habring 2 offer. Catering both for female wrists as well as for people with smaller wrists, Maria and Richard decided to offer their manufacture movement in a 36mm (compared to the normal 42mm) case. For re...  

Really a wonderful read. Great to see their workshop and understand where their watches come from. The Regatta with the blue dial is a killer!- and the strap just fits perfectly. Many thanks and happy Easter time, Stefan

Am quite a fan of their watches--so much so that at time i am afraid to wear what i own! LOL! Looking forward to part 3b.. Jason

Magnus....this has been a great series of posts about Habring2.

I am looking forward to see the last installment, Don

Magnus: many thanks for the series of reports. I know the effort that it takes to put them together so it's much appreciated. nick

Many thanks for this thorough report -- hugely enjoyable, and I am sure that I will return to it many times. Happy Easter -- looking forward to the final installment! Best, Gary G

Another lovely read, I am looking forward to your final part. Another independent watch maker that I would like to see more off. Regards Tony

It's always a joy to read about the Habrings! All of the watches are gorgeous! The ladies watch is just charming - my wife will want one if I let her see this post!

My Tourbillon 3D. Thank you, Maria and Richard!...  

NT

..I just love several of thier watches Danke für deinen Artikel MFG Hans

the blue strap with the orange stitching is just great!

... for part 3b! Anxiously awaiting the next installment of this wonderful adventure. - Scott

Part 3b was released in April 2012. Just type carinthian into the forum search and sort by date. Regards, Richard.