That’s right! Much like what I wrote up with Archer utilizing vintage Hamilton movements. This time around it’s Wilson Watch Works, which is based out of North Carolina. And before I get too far into the review – W3 does offer a variety of models that can be custom built to your specifications (more info can be found here).
W3 is a new company, having coming into existence in 2008. Read more…
After reading this post, I have a feeling you will too – for one of the watches produced by Richard and Maria Kristina Habring of, fittingly enough, Habring. Mr. Habring definitely has the chops, starting out at IWC, and working his way along a path that brought him to producing his own pieces.
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While tirelessly scouring the web for new and interesting watches to bring to your attention, dear reader, I came across KM Independent Watchmaker, located in Sisters, Orgeon.
Pictured to the right is Keaton Myrick’s first model, appropriately named Watch 001. His second watch is nearing completion, and as of this writing, was sold a few weeks ago.
Unfortunately, I can’t give you too much in the way of details regarding the watch, except that it is visually stunning. The website doesn’t list too much in the way of specifications, but Mr. Myrick does appear to have the training and skills to back up the piece. His shop also offers some other interesting services, including:
Artya is introducing a line of firearm-inspired pieces with their first, the Son of a Gun.
I’ve got to say, it’s not something I’d necessarily look to strap on my wrist, but I understand the appeal. Just don’t try to wear it when going through security!
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While searching for more interesting mechanical watches to bring to your attention, I came across this number fro
m Martin Braun – the EOS 42B. If you look closely at the watch, you’ll notice another pair of hands crossing in an “x” formation in the lower half. Whatever could they be?
Surprisingly, they are indicators of both sunrise and sunset times – custom set to the owner’s city or location (hence the “factory custom” moniker I’ve bestowed upon it). While moonphase watches, and their brethren, have been aesthetically interesting to me, I’ve never been much interested in the functionality. This, however, is a whole different ballgame. Even the origin of the model’s name gives you some sense of where the designer is coming from, as Eos is the Greek goddess of the Dawn.
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This is quite the amazing timepiece. The Sol Invictus puts a modern spin on the perpetual motion machine, using micromotors, solar cells, and a chain system to create an incredibly complicated (and incredibly cool looking) timepiece. The is the first watch to combine a chain & fusée with drums and vertical tourbillon in a watch, and the result is stunning.
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