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Well, perhaps we can't catch lightning in a bottle, but how about on a watch dial? Many, if not all, of you have heard the phrase foudroyante used, and probably already know that the term is derived from the word foudre , which can be translated to "light... 

Thanks Daos, This combination is new to me. I enjoy these sorts of visual contrasts. While a dead second contrasting with a tourbillon, ala FPJ, would be preferable ( J ), the foudroyante and dead second hands on this Habring are very nice. Has anyone els... 

I've never seen the combination before myself. Obviously, there are several foudroyante chronos that have come out in recent years (Graham, GP, Hublot, Panerai), but the juxtaposition of foudroyante with jumping central seconds (this Habring 2 is non-chro... 

Cool beats!!!! Cheers Stephen

Glad you enjoyed the video! Cheers, Daos

Would be cooler still in a chrono. I'm wondering whether this complication might become distracting as an "always on" feature? Thanks for sharing the video and the news from Maria and Richard. Best, Jed

I can see your point of view about the foudroyante. I personally think all that movement on the dial is fun, uncommon, and exciting, but for some people it could be distracting, as you say. Cheers, Daos

No argument from me there. The foudroyante is waaay cool in my book. Best, Jed

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...because I actually wanted one for myself, but there are certain complications (from a business standpoint, not a watchmaking one) that preclude the Habrings from offering a foudroyante chronograph at this time. This is my understanding, at least. It wo... 

I would love to see the finished watch in the near future. Thanks for posting the video Daos!

Glad you got a chance to watch the video. I'm excited to see what the Habrings have up their sleeves! This particular pairing of flying and jumping seconds is fun to watch, I think. What will we call this watch? The flying jump seconds? The flying dead se... 

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...because I cannot sleep. I think it is the noise of people driving in the rain. It's so unusual here in LA. Cheers, Daos

can anybody explain it? regards

Are you asking about how the movement is set-up? It's cool, right? Cheers, Daos

I'm envious -- must have been great fun to see this puppy! Just the sort of complication that appeals to a nutty guy like myself... Hope you are well, and that with the passage of the rains you are getting some sleep! Best, Gary G

I'm really tempted by this configuration. Richard and Maria actually shot this video themselves and emailed it to me. Let's just say I'm highly intrigued. I hope you are doing well. When are you gonna get down to LA and visit with us local folk? Sending m... 

Well, if there's a GTG in LA anytime soon (small or large) I would try hard to get myself there... Warm regards, Gary

I am currently talking to Maria and Richard about a Chezard 116 based watch but this one is STUNNING too !!!!!!!!! Thanks, Edwin

Hi Edwin! How exciting that you are talking with the Habrings about a new potential project! I really liked working with them. I hope to see a Habring 2 on your wrist one day soon! *fingers crossed* Hope all is well! Cheers, Daos

Hi Daos, I have been looking for a nice C.116 base watch since eternity, but the ones I found were either to small (sub 35mm diameter) or way to expensive considering their condition. Your post, ahci.watchprosite.com , made me realize I still could get on... 

I wonder who will get their Habring 2 with Chezard movement first, you or Stephen (Blunotte)? I love my jumping seconds, and know you will love yours also. I'm so excited for you! Cheers, Daos