The firm of Urban Jürgensen & Sønner has a history that goes back as far as modern watchmaking itself. Watchmaking, under the family Jürgensen name originated with Jörgen Jürgensen and then onto his sons Jules and Urban. Urban Jürgensen became known during the 19th Century for their superlative pocket watches and precision timekeepers for navigation … Read more
Grönefeld 1941 REMONTOIRE- HYPERLINK 1941 Principia-HYPERLINK http://independentwatches.com/gronefeld-principia/ The brothers Grönefeld, Bart and Tim, from Oldenzaal in the Netherlands. Two very talented watchmakers from a fine family tradition of watchmaking. Bart and Tim Grönefeld may claim that their grandfather, Johan, began his watchmaking career in the very same location in Oldenzaal in 1912. The brothers enjoy … Read more
The humble description from Stepan Sarpaneva, who is most humble. “An executive class sports watch in which the timer ring is directly integrated into the movement. This unique feature allows all functions to be set by using only one crown.” I will take occasion to wax on a bit more about my friends’ fine new … Read more
RALF Tech RALF Tech Watches, product of Frank Huyghe, a Parisian that has backed himself into the watch industry…almost by accident. Mr. Huyghe is an accomplished amateur wreck diver. He has dived all over the World examining the wrecks of long forgotten vessels now resting in the great depths of the sea. On a trip … Read more
Kudoke Watches Kudoke Watches, Stefan Kudoke is a true talent in the Independent watchmaking world. Stefan embraced watchmaking culture at a young age and began to develop his skills from scratch. Stefan went on to study watchmaking in his late teens. Stefan graduated with honors and began to hone his skills while working in the … Read more
The use of marine bronze in the watch industry is becoming increasingly popular.The military and ship building industries have been using bronze alloys for many years. An alloy is a strategic blend of metals that are forged to yield specific properties according to the desired use of the alloy. The bronze alloy of choice for … Read more
Bremont Watches Bremont Watches is the sum of two brothers passion for mechanical watches. The two brothers, Nick and Giles English, were raised with a father that was passionate for vintage aircraft. The brothers grew up instilled with the passion for flying and for vintage aircraft. The Bremont name and the watches were born of … Read more
I have been fascinated with rare gems since I was first exposed to loose gems as a teenager. Mostly, I am interested in rare precious gems like, sapphires and rubies. Sapphires from Sri Lanka and other parts of Asia have been found in all colors of the rainbow, save red….which are rubies. I like to … Read more
I have always enjoyed cufflinks and the variety of cufflinks styles from all eras. Cufflinks are one of the few jewelry collectibles for men. Over many years I have come to know many men that enjoy collecting special cufflinks. Most of these men utilize their cufflinks several days of the week with their daily suiting. … Read more
I have a heart and soul in horology that beats and pulses because of vintage and antique watches. I have grown up with watches, pocket watches and clocks. I have always liked everything about all of them. Hunting cases, demi-hunter, open dials, ball watches, early wrist watches of all brands. I’ve always chased interesting, vintage … Read more