Kari Voutilainen – The Godfather
The first time I visited Mr. Voutilainen I was terrified. I felt I was going to see the Horological Godfather and couldn’t have been more nervous. The meeting had been set by a mutual friend;...
Category: Visits with watchmakers
My “Mother Bird” Watchmaker – Peter Speake
It’s said that a newly born chick will imprint the first living thing they see as their mother. Peter Speake is that for me. Strange thing to say I realize so let me explain. When...
I’ve got Butterflies – The arrival of Andreas Strehler Papillion d’or
Two years ago I made the journey to Andreas Strehler’s Atelier and had the opportunity to place my hands on his impressive watches and tour his facilities. See the post from then here. Today I...
Returning to BaselWorld 2019
I wrote this just over 5 years ago after my first (and last) visit to BaselWorld. On reflection, the impact for the show was more than a little significant to my collection and collecting. I...
The many layers of Andreas Strehler
His is a name known by few collectors it seems. Yet in horological circles he is a legend and long time contributor to the modern independent watchmakers’ universe. He is known for his clocks and...
On the road to Oldenzaal
After two years of seeing the world mostly in the confines of my laptop monitor, my senses were overwhelmed during my visit to Oldenzaal The Netherlands. There is life beyond the edge of the screen!...
Masahiro Kikuno – There is balance in life, and life in balance.
Stories of visits with independent watchmakers. One of a series. A big part of a watch from an independent watchmaker, is the watchmaker. These are the stories not of the watches and their technical marvel,...
Ludovic Ballouard –
Beauty much more than skin deep.
Stories of visits with independent watchmakers – One of a series For me, a big part of a watch is the watchmaker. These are the stories not of the watches and their technical marvel, but...
