Independents

As a new picture was posted today on FB I gather them on this new thread for your information. A great new model (2 different dials?):...  

Hello Mark, Excellent initiative! I cannot fail but noticing your increasing, active participation and your taking the role of moderating this ACHI forum Long may it continue

Hi Z', I'm far from being at the level of a modo but I like sharing about Indies. As I know you aretoo. But indeed I like following and sharing news from them. Thanks for the words ;) Cheers, Mark

Kevin and I are glad for everyone who has good contacts to independents and wants to share. The field is way too big for us alone. Don

I feel that being able to cover every Indy is an impossible task, especially as they don't use and "format" their communication so we can easily follow up the news. You're doing a great job (Don, Magnus, Oliver, Horo and so on...). If sometime I can help ... 

Especially the work on the lugs: vertical ridges on the side and perpendicular on the upper face. ...  

It is mirror finished but still uncoated (more news on his FB page if someone can read Japanese :p ) Gross part of the dial before being worked-out. This crown+case is so nice. ...  

Kinda hard to get excited when he does not 'exist'. But I love his work.

You're not the only one who tried to contact him :) I wonder if his will is to develop a brand with several models that are meant to be sold widely, or if it is just for fun and that when he will have made several pieces, he will move on to something else... 

Some additional pics... The case's main part, polished: Bezel crafting: Finished bezel: ...  

Because of the screw holes. Thanks very much for sharing the pics with us!

Eye of the master ;) Cheers, Mark

I prefer the non-skeletonized hands, but they look like they may be a little too close in length. Maybe if the hour hand was just a shade stouter. In any case, I hope a production of these is sufficient to see one in person, maybe throw my name in the hat... 

I understand the first pictures were projects and I don't know what is going to be chosen in the end. But I see a lot of talent too in his work. Cheers.

Please bring us some pictures if you pass by! Thanks :)

The new Tourbillon prototype is still under construction and HA still feeds us with new pictures: ...  

A very nice finish from an autodidact watchmaker:

Many thanks for posting this, really a terrific watch, will start reading up on his work more now! Thanks for sharing this with us! S

and thus there are many interesting elements about this watch, as the ball bearings for jewels you mentionned. Happy to see you are as enthusiast as I am! Cheers, Mark

I find it beautiful, how do you feel? ...  

Many interesting calculation sequences to avoid some flaws related to classic construction. To be seen and explained in Basel for the ones who will be there. Cheers, Mark

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The lastshots posted on FB: Next Pics from Basel if some of our intrepid reporters pass by his booth. Cheers, Mark ...  

summing up its main feature, with very nice video footage. You'll notice the unusual places of the ball bearings, the different teeth shape, etc... Hope you'll enjoy it. Cheers, Mark