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26 November 2019, 02:37 AM | #1 |
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Independent Roll Call
It seems that lately there have been numerous posts with members posting their independent timepieces. A lot of these brands don’t get talked about a lot so I think it might be helpful if we start a roll call with members posting their watches. IMHO could be helpful as people research these not so common manufacturers and models.
I’ll start with my three independents: Laurent Ferrier Galet Square Urban Jürgensen Big 8 H. Moser & Cie Perpetual Moon Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
26 November 2019, 03:18 AM | #2 |
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Have a Lang and Heyne Friedrich III. Had a Journe CB... sold it, was a bit thin. Have considered Gronefeld principia salmon dial, LF Galet Square.
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26 November 2019, 03:39 AM | #3 |
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Three charming watches!
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26 November 2019, 03:52 AM | #4 |
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Good idea! Post casebacks too, let's see those movements!
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26 November 2019, 03:58 AM | #5 |
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That's a rare one! Please post pics when you get a chance.
I looked at one that a dealer near me had in their pre-owned section a while back but at that time I was more focused on the well known brands. Could kick myself now that I didn't buy it. I guess we get smarter with age. |
26 November 2019, 04:49 AM | #6 |
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That Laurent Ferrier is a stunner! Excellent collection. Looking forward to seeing some more pics in this thread.
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26 November 2019, 05:00 AM | #7 |
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Funny coincidence. I was thinking of starting an independents thread this morning. This should be a fun/ interesting thread.
My funky blue:
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26 November 2019, 05:18 AM | #8 |
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Definitely a funny coincidence! Your pic is amazing! I really wish I could take some good pics but crappy iPhone pics is all I have to offer.
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26 November 2019, 06:36 AM | #9 |
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I'm a bit curious about how an independent is defined? Any watch company not part of a conglomerate?
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26 November 2019, 06:48 AM | #10 |
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I think everyone has a slight different definition. Everyone does typically agree that these companies do not belong to one of the larger groups, such as the SWATCH Group, the LVMH Group, Richemont Group, etc. etc. Most of the time they make their own watches and movements and market and distribute their own products. In addition, production numbers are usually low and hand finishing is usually used on various parts.
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Btw, love your collection of independents. LF and UJ are underappreciated and have world class finishing throughout.
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26 November 2019, 08:50 AM | #12 |
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My L&H
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26 November 2019, 09:55 AM | #13 |
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Meet Alfred - another member of the Urban Jürgensen family:
This is the original 42mm version, which despite the size wears perfectly on my 7.5 inch wrist. For me this watch combines the best of elegant and traditional design / craftsmanship with the best of casual and modern size / look / metal choice (steel). |
27 November 2019, 01:22 AM | #14 |
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Urban Jürgensen Big 8 RG. Wonderful watch.
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27 November 2019, 05:13 AM | #15 |
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Couple more from today:
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27 November 2019, 10:00 AM | #16 |
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I owned two Indies, the german Lang & Heyne and my latest acquisition, the Gronefeld Remontaire. Indies deserved more recognition, as they are good quality for the buck. Although there is always the risk they may no longer be around decades down the road.
This is my Lang & Heyne Frederick III in RG / Black Dial and the caseback
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27 November 2019, 10:10 AM | #17 |
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And this is my Gronefeld Remontaire ( 8-sec Constant Force ) in WG/Salmon Dial
and the caseback movement is quite literally the best in my current collection
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27 November 2019, 11:57 AM | #18 |
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I've been considering the principia version... do you consider this a dress piece?
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27 November 2019, 11:59 AM | #19 |
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Definitely dressy. But can be dress down as well, esp the more funky color dials like turquoise.
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I’ll take this down a notch or two in terms of $$$ and show a more affordable indie, Laine.
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30 November 2019, 01:07 PM | #22 |
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All I know is that be prepared to haemorrhage on.preowned market with an independent. Good article on sjx on voutilainen
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a belgian a chinese & a swiss Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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a filipino a french & an american |
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5 December 2019, 07:06 PM | #26 |
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Journe (still independent even if partly owned by Chanel?) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
5 December 2019, 11:54 PM | #27 |
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So far some really nice indies posted...keep them coming because we know there are definitely more on members wrists.
I just got it last month but so far so good. It's a very light and comfortable watch with a beautiful dial. |
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