Next big thing

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by RollinMoses

Travel clocks

Like the Panerai 8-day table clock

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[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by Pw92676

I really admire the VC Overseas that does this, even though I do not have one. Could you imagine if Rolex did this? I would LOVE a yellow gold skydweller with an easily interchangeable oysterflex band, leather strap and president bracelet. One can dream lol.

1000000% agree. Rolex should expand in bracelet / strap interchangeability.

[RJG]

Gronefeld watches are in that USD $ 170,000 range - so for me - that's a waaaay hard NOPE. For that cost - the watch had better transform into a Porsche 997.2

Moser has something clean and classy looking about their aesthetic I really like, but their pieces are just not giving me enough to justify at that price point either. For i.e. I can get a Bauhaus style clean dial like a Junghans Max Bill for a fraction of the cost.

[woowoo]

Originally Posted by Pw92676

I don’t know if it’s considered a microbrand or if is up-and-coming or already here, but the brand i have on my radar is Laurent Ferrier.

My gut feeling is this brand, Laurent Ferrier, doesn't have it. No doubt a technically brilliant watchmaker behind it. But something feels off with the brand. They started out strong for sure. But feels like they are slowly giving up on it or something. It's hard to make a brand and company strong in this biz if there isn't support from 'certain people' in the elite collector, retailer/dealer and media groups. Right now they seem to be losing fans not gaining them. Just my 2 cents.

[woowoo]

have we defined what microbrand means?

[mongrelnomoad]

Originally Posted by mongrelnomoad

When Lange refused my application for an Odysseus, I ordered one of the original Czapek Antarctiques. From what I understand from the (very friendly and open) company, there will be a new version with a different dial design (numerals at 12) at the end of the year.

Guess the new version of the Antarctique is official...

[uscmatt99]

Originally Posted by mongrelnomoad

Guess the new version of the Antarctique is official...

I was just coming to this thread to post on Czapek. It may not be THE next big thing, but it certainly may be MY next big thing. I've been waiting for this announcement, going to head to the website to get a better look.

[gnuyork]

Originally Posted by sgwatchguy

Habring2

Drool worthy, and a well kept secret (relatively speaking when everything is over exposed)

Thank you for that. I have seen these in other forums but never really paid attention. I like some of these very much upon checking their site.

[gnuyork]

Originally Posted by mongrelnomoad

I mean something like this 5196 in 38-40mm, in steel, with 100m water resistance and a rubber or similarly robust, comfortable, and water-proof strap....



The reason I'm buying another sports watch is that I need the practicality. Give me an alternative that will function as well as a daily, and I'll take it!

100% agree with this... I prefer the styling of dress watches over sports watches...WR would be welcomed for more practicality. The 5196 is one of my favorites btw (I don't own it though).

[gnuyork]

Originally Posted by Etschell

need i say more??

Wow. Just wow. I generally don't care for the aesthetic of Moser watches, but this... this just might appeal to me than just about anything, certainly more than any Rolex I am/would be on a waitlist for.

I looked on the site and don't see this model with a bezel...is it already discontinued? Agian I don't know much of anything about the brand. This has opened my eyes a bit.


Edit: Ah, bummer...42.8mm... too large for my taste...can have it all I guess, really good looking watch though.

[mongrelnomoad]

Originally Posted by mongrelnomoad

Guess the new version of the Antarctique is official...

I must have scooped the landing page briefly being tested cos it's disappeared.

[shkure]

https://www.fratellowatches.com/czap...stunning-dial/

its here

[mongrelnomoad]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Like the Panerai 8-day table clock

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That's really lovely...

[alllexandru]

Originally Posted by shkure

https://www.fratellowatches.com/czap...stunning-dial/

its here

18000 chf
8 sold out of 40

Damn nice watch

[shkure]

The pick of the bunch imho


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[ansharma]

Has Zenith been mentioned yet? I just bought this 41mm Defy Titanium and it is awesome! Can get it on a titanium bracelet, alligator or rubber strap and has 100m water resistance with an in house movement! Unbelievable value right here from a top manufacturer.








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[mjm944]

The new Bulgari range is fantastic ,I was considering buying a gold oysterflex sky dweller,but the mark up on retail price and the long wait time made me look elsewhere.

I bought a rose gold Octo L'Originale with contrasting diamond like carbon treatment and an SS Octo Finissismo with blue dial ,both at a discount to rrp.

[Swaye]

With a few more months of marinating from my original post in this thread I'd say Bulgari, Moser and Czapek are really becoming the three most likely to break out, if they haven't (in some ways) already. The SS OF, Antartique and Streamliner are all doing exceptionally well in the market, and are all three are stunningly beautiful watches. Nice to see AP and PP get real competition in the segment.

[shafran]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

^^^^ this.

They really are what they say. I love Panerai too, and Rolex, and Omega... yet the Octo is wonderfully different in all the right ways (and the movement is very, VERY impressive too).

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I bought the ble too