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Creating your own watch

Timeless timepiece, both functional and comfortable

Nov. 30, 2020 -

Last month a very special package arrived from Switzerland, containing my custom made wrist watch. I decided to sell all my big brand watches and have them replaced by something unique, tailored to my personal preferences. This is the story of my watch.

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Timeless timepiece: an annual calendar watch, custom made to my specifications
Timeless timepiece: an annual calendar watch, custom made to my specifications
Ludwig Oechslin is obsessed with reducing the number of parts - he is described as a living legend
Ludwig Oechslin is obsessed with reducing the number of parts - he is described as a living legend
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The "maestro" himself working on my watch - this feels like I have picture of Rembrandt painting my very own Nachtwatch!
The case is milled with extreme precision, making it unnecessary to hide mistakes by polishing (as there aren't any!)
The case is milled with extreme precision, making it unnecessary to hide mistakes by polishing (as there aren't any!)
Milling away material to make the watch lighter
Milling away material to make the watch lighter
Different colours have different effects on the watch - here you see it with a 'tan'-coloured fabric strap
Different colours have different effects on the watch - here you see it with a 'tan'-coloured fabric strap

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