Category Archives: made-to-order

Dodane 1857 chronograph for the French Armée de l’Air

Posted on November 16th, 2010

Hat tip to forumer Jecko. We previously talked about Dodane 1857, a brand founded by heirs of the French family business that was once famous for their clocks and watches built for aviation. Besides Bell & Ross, Time On Target and Oris, Dodane 1857 is one of the few watch makers to have some of their watches worn by French armed forces. A cost-efficient new [...]

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introducing: Jochen Benzinger

Posted on November 11th, 2010

Born in 1961, Herr Jochen Benzinger learned the craft of engraving in Pforzheim and after receiving an award, taught himself the art of engine turning with the help of some old specialists still active in the German city. In 1985 he took over engine-turning workshop Kollmar, where old machines were salvaged during the quartz-crisis. When [...]

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introducing: Premium Watches Pforzheim

Posted on November 3rd, 2010

Established as a Civil Law Partnership between German craftsmen located in the city of Pforzheim, Premium Watches offers a range of services of high interest to watch collectors. The partners can do a thorough restoration of timepieces, they can built and decorate a timepiece upon request, and they also have a range of personnalized and private label [...]

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introducing: MIH watch

Posted on October 19th, 2010

What happens when you put together an expert in astronomical clocks, a skillfull master-watchmakerWatchmaker capable of performing the tasks of design, machinging, finishing assembling and controling of mechanical movements., a talended industrial designer and a visionary salesman? Something like the MIH watch. Trained in History of Art, Philosophy, History, Greek and Latin, Doctor Ludwig Oechslin also studied watchmaking while completing his [...]

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introducing: Few Watches

Posted on September 14th, 2010

Few watches has many watches. The name of this Swedish-based watch company is not the only unusual thing about it: Like 121 Time and Blancier, their Web site features software that allows one to design a custom watch, but Few remains the most affordable option. Their cases can be fitted either with a Miyota 8205 [...]

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Introducing: Rheinmeister

Posted on September 3rd, 2010

Born in 1971 in Köln, Germany, master watchmaker Dirk Maier went to work within the Swatch Group (Omega, Longines and Rado) before starting his own business. He registered the brand Rheinmeister by taking cues from the Rhein (Rhine), one of the most important European rivers that serves as natural border between Switzerland and Germany. Maier tries to [...]

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Introducing: North Eagle Military Watches

Posted on August 25th, 2010

Based in Bologna, Italy, North Eagle Military Watches sells Italian armed forces-themed watches. They offer the possibility of using custom dials and their automatic range starts with a Miyota automatic at EUR 220 up to a Dubois-Dépraz modular chronograph for EUR 850. Watches can be ordered directly from their Website at www.northeagles.com.

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introducing: Getat Watch Company

Posted on August 20th, 2010

Getat Watch Company is an e-store run by a watchmaker who specialized in custom watches and parts inspired by military timepieces of the Pact of Steel countries, namingly German and Italian. Unlike most eBay sellers, Getat Watch ensures that all dials are coated with Swiss luminous compounds. The cases are available in different sizes and with different surface finish. [...]

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introducing: KPM Watch Company

Posted on August 13th, 2010

Hat tip to Ariel Adams for his article on How To Make Your Own Watch. Born in Oregon, Keaton Myrick learned watchmaking in Pennsylvania. He gained experience working for MKII before attending the Lititz Watch Technicum and becoming a certified watchmaker. After holding a position at Rolex USA, Myrick eventually opened his own workshop in Oregon and [...]

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Introducing: Wilson Watch Works

Posted on August 12th, 2010

Mr. Wilson turned his passion for building custom watches into a small part-time business. Being himself a NWACC members, this watch builder relies upon the mentoring of a certified master watchmaker, the assistance of a certified watchmaker trained at the Paris School of Horology, and a network of trusted vendors. Here is one of his earlier projects, [...]

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