I love that!!!
Indeed, this Collector is a connoisseur ".
There are some brilliant reflections in this post.
The only danger is to not fall in a kind of snobism, although.
There are a few manufactures, which are not Independants, which actually deserve Respect and Consideration, with some watches which can be considered as true Independant Creations, like the U.N Freak, or at the other side, the JLC Duo Metre...
For example.
Very pleasant reading, of course, and an awesome collection, for sure.
Best,
Nicolas