Independents

We're all familiar with the exquisite level of movement finish Philippe Dufour is justifiably famous for but have a look at these images and tell me the bar has not been raised....  

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I love the finishings of these watches but the most impressive point, IMHO, is the layout of the caliber. Fr.Xavier...  

This is major watch porn for me! I better close my browser now cause my wife is around the corner...don't want her to catch me looking at some porn! Cheers, Anthony

Have a look at his website and by all means bring the wife and children. This message has been edited by RNJH on 2009-02-24 11:35:40

It is so easy to neglect great work by low profile watchmaker. Regards Ling

the best example of that are the incomparable works of Mr. George Daniels who oddly receives very limited mention on this or any other forum.

But it looks like a very sweet piece of work.

as good as Dufour or Kari.

Gratuitous balance shot Explicit close up shot of the "click" (hmmm... does that rhyme too close to something else?) For those of you who like curves Is this the "money shot"? Couldn't help myself after the reference to watch p0rn. These are photos when I...  

Such nice details! In your opinion, Gaz, how do you think Roman Gaultier compares with the other independents in terms of finishing?

...but here to tell you Gaz (as if you need telling...) that those are sensational pics of your lovely watch. You did well to pick the emerging master early. With such prescient skills do you have any tips for a good vin ordinaire from the '09 vintage??? ...