![]() Photonote: All photographed hand held, under store lighting conditions. I will be doing a solo exhibition of my portrait prints of the independent watchmakers in the store. I am supporting the Independence effort in my own way. Drop by also to have a look and perhaps purchase the beautiful products…from Drake ties to shoes from Carmina, Gaziano Girling and St. ![]() Worth a visit when you are in Hong Kong…also, right next door is the beautiful gentlemen’s clothing store: The Armoury. Side by side with the regular production watch, the piece unique for Independence features an open work case:Īnd a blackened bridge treatment, using grey gold (as I understand it)Ī closer look at the regular production Romain, showing the exquisite finish:Īnd the Ludovic which was there…quite an interesting movement Shown here is the Romain Gautier made especially for the opening of the store. But they had stock of Romain Gautier and Ludovic Ballouard. A feature where the seconds hand stops when the crown is pulled, allowing for a precise setting of the time or synchronizing of multiple watches. The owner’s personal Dufour Simplicity graced one showcase, while another showcase hilighted Roger Smith’s masterpiece. As is typical of independents, when I was there, they did not have much stock to show. As a result, House of Horology watches are beautiful and functional they have luxurious components. The independents they currently represent are Philippe Dufour, Romain Gautier, Ludovic Ballouard, Roger Smith, Kari Voutilainen, amongst others. Start by marking The Classic Watch: Horology, the Art and Science of Making Timepieces, is Herein Celebrated with Lavish Photography and Detailed Text. Lange & Sohne: The Pour le Merite Collection.Ī nice inner lounge where customers can relax, and view the watches in comfort. But beautifully decorated…not only with the traditional decor elements, but also with a very good collection of antiquities…like this escapement model, made of steel, and at least a hundred years old.īut also, a nice collection of books and old drawings. It is a rather small, but not tiny, store tucked away at the third floor of a building in Pedder Street, where Shanghai Tang used to be. Operated more like an art gallery than a traditional watch store. I understand from the owner that the store is designed to be non-profit. So it is with GREAT pleasure for me to introduce a store, totally independent itself from any large retailers, to be totally dedicated to promoting the works of the independents. Yes, horology is artas any true fine watch enthusiast would passionately admit. As early as 1999, I wrote an early article which appeared in The Business Times Supplement in Singapore on Philippe and his endeavours.Īnd I make it a point to always spend as much time as I can at the ACHI booth at BaselWorld when I attended the Basel event. Horology refers to the study of time and the art of making timepieces. I was one of the first to invest in Philippe Dufour, by purchasing and writing about him. It is no secret that I am an ardent admirer of independent watchmakers. ![]() Independent Watchmaking Salon in Hong Kong March of the Independents ![]()
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