Who Are the Biggest Stars in Independent Watchmaking? | The Classroom: EP15, S01

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  • Опубліковано 31 лип 2018
  • While some of the biggest independent brands are names like Rolex or Patek Philippe, there are some serious rising stars in the independent category that deserve attention. Let's just say the "future" for watchmaking is bright. Although names like F.P. Journe, Laurent Ferrier, and Vianney Halter have been circulating in the industry for years, the intrigue and respect for their brands has never been higher. They're now apart the conversation with some of the largest brands who are mass producing compared to the lower volumes they're producing yearly. What separates them is the sleek innovations, unmatchable hand finishes, and the super detail oriented hand crafting of their timepieces. Grab your coffee (or wine), sit back, and listen to Michael offer his opinion on which brands he considers as the rising stars of modern watchmaking!
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  • @the1916company
    @the1916company  6 років тому +2

    This is the last Episode of Season 1 of "The Classroom". Tune in August 2nd at 6pm Eastern Time with a live recap of the Season with the cast of "The Classroom". We will have the answers to commonly asked questions from Season 1 as well as Bloopers and more! Just subscribe to our channel and click the "Bell" next to the WatchBox Studios screen name to get a reminder when we go live.
    Thanks for your support of our channels!
    --Team WatchBox

  • @fpoynton1604
    @fpoynton1604 5 років тому +5

    Mike- a great topic - thank you for a rare look into men who really are an amalgam of risk taker, creative visionary, engineer and artisan - truly amazing guys with allot of guts, talent and hard work. A rare breed taking a tough road.

    • @the1916company
      @the1916company  5 років тому

      Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback!
      We appreciate your support!
      - WatchBox Team

  • @Stephenberry0
    @Stephenberry0 6 років тому +5

    Thank you Mr. Michaels. I enjoy the technical analysis of watches and the industry.

    • @the1916company
      @the1916company  6 років тому

      Thank you Stephen Berry! Stay tuned for more Mike Michaels in Season 2 of "The Classroom", coming in September.
      --Team WatchBox

  • @rawim
    @rawim 6 років тому +3

    Wonderful video. I really enjoy this series, keep up the great work!

    • @the1916company
      @the1916company  6 років тому

      Thank you rawim! Stay tuned for Season 2, coming in September!
      --Team WatchBox

  • @ORCChannel
    @ORCChannel 3 роки тому +2

    Not a single word about masashiro kikuno

  • @tods.9947
    @tods.9947 5 років тому +2

    Great video, I really like this series. A segment on RGM would be terrific. They have a series of in-house movements that are exquisite and they are only about 100 miles from your studios!

    • @the1916company
      @the1916company  5 років тому

      Thanks Tod - We've thought about paying RGM a visit, since they aren't too far from us. Thanks for the suggestion!
      --Team WatchBox

  • @no1fibersplicer525
    @no1fibersplicer525 2 роки тому +4

    I would’ve considered Phillipe Dufour as one of the fathers of the independents.

  • @halebopp5332
    @halebopp5332 6 років тому +5

    Every show on the WB has gotten so good and so professional, no other watch show on UA-cam to compares. Please keep up the good work. 👍

    • @the1916company
      @the1916company  6 років тому

      Thanks Halebopp - we're glad that you are a regular viewer/comment-er! Stay tuned for Season 2 of The Classroom in September - it will be bigger and better than before! Also, live recap of Season 1 is coming tomorrow evening. Tune in!
      --Team WatchBox

  • @UXXV
    @UXXV 6 років тому +2

    This DEMANDS a part 2! This is also now better than TV quality stuff!

    • @the1916company
      @the1916company  6 років тому +1

      Thanks UXXV! Stay tuned for our live Season 1 Classroom recap tomorrow evening. Join the chat and ask Mike which other watchmakers he'd like to include.
      --Team WatchBox

    • @UXXV
      @UXXV 6 років тому +1

      Will do - thanks folks!

  • @bubbab7792
    @bubbab7792 5 років тому +1

    If anyone who knows this topic, it would, of course, be MM. I respect his opinion and his true honesty. MM is a true horologist and true watch master. Thanx MM.

    • @the1916company
      @the1916company  5 років тому +1

      He's not the "Gordon Ramsey of Watchmaking" for nothing!
      Haha, jokes aside we're grateful to have Mike on our team.
      He's certainly incredibly knowledgeable, thank you for watching!
      - WatchBox Team

  • @Lakewooder99
    @Lakewooder99 5 років тому

    I haven’t been able to find much info on the Frederic Constant in house movements and how they stack up in design, quality,reliability, pros & cons and how different from other movements at their teir.

    • @dimman77
      @dimman77 3 роки тому

      It's a reversed train Sellita with cosmetic differences.

  • @eddielandzberg4037
    @eddielandzberg4037 6 років тому +2

    Great video!

    • @the1916company
      @the1916company  6 років тому

      Thanks Eddie! Nice to see you outside of the live show chat! Speaking of which, there is a Live Season 1 Classroom wrap-up show coming Thursday evening at 6pm Eastern. Its outside of our normal cadence of live shows, so we figured we'd give you a heads up. Thanks, as always, for your support!
      --Team WatchBox

    • @eddielandzberg4037
      @eddielandzberg4037 6 років тому +1

      WatchBox Studios Don’t worry, I’ll be there!

  • @Pmauriat76
    @Pmauriat76 5 років тому +3

    How about A Lange and Sohne? I know they are not independent brand but their finish is the best in the world!!! Even better than Patek... for me at least

    • @the1916company
      @the1916company  5 років тому +2

      Definitely a great brand with amazing finishing - but they don't qualify as an independent for this video. Thanks for "watch"ing!
      --Team WatchBox

    • @songoku-jx3cb
      @songoku-jx3cb Рік тому

      Its simple look at the title

  • @Crypto_369_Trader
    @Crypto_369_Trader 6 років тому +1

    Who are the biggest stars in independent watchmaking? The ones, who have more actives, then passives to take care...
    Actives and passives are key elements in a company's

    • @the1916company
      @the1916company  6 років тому

      Thanks for the comment! Who are your favorite Independents?
      --Team WatchBox

    • @Crypto_369_Trader
      @Crypto_369_Trader 6 років тому +1

      I am a big fan of MBandF (btw. thank you...TwatchBox brock the news for me about the MBandF pre-own warranty program)

  • @claudioterjanian4427
    @claudioterjanian4427 6 років тому +5

    Coffee + Michael Michaels + Independent Watchmakers = 😃

    • @TruLai
      @TruLai 6 років тому +3

      Claudio Terjanian we need you back with top shelf Tuesdays!

    • @the1916company
      @the1916company  5 років тому

      That is a perfect equation Claudio!
      👏👏👏
      - WatchBox Team

    • @the1916company
      @the1916company  5 років тому +1

      Hi Tru! 👋
      We actually have a new video with Claudio!
      Watch here as he speaks with Maxime Plescia-Büchi on Hublot!
      ua-cam.com/video/qXuUwJnZtf8/v-deo.html
      Thanks for watching!
      - WatchBox Team

  • @algorithm007ify
    @algorithm007ify 6 років тому +1

    Is Parmigiani Fleurier considered as an independent?

    • @the1916company
      @the1916company  6 років тому +1

      We think that Parmigiani would count as an independent as they are still held, and not as part of one of the groups.
      --Team WatchBox

  • @goddamnox
    @goddamnox 5 років тому +4

    No mention of Roger W Smith!?....talk about watches hand made with love.

    • @michaelmichaels471
      @michaelmichaels471 5 років тому +1

      goddamnox This along with Mr Daniels will be a full segment for season 2

  • @damianhenniger
    @damianhenniger 6 років тому +1

    Normally love your vids but here definitely "big" names got lost. Where is dufour, akrivia, romain gauthier... A missed opportunity to a lot of indies.

    • @the1916company
      @the1916company  6 років тому +1

      Good feedback! We are planning to add more depth to the Classroom episodes for Season 2. Also, stay tuned for a live recap of Season 1 this Thursday, during which we'll address some of the questions from this season's episodes.
      --Team WatchBox

    • @michaelmichaels471
      @michaelmichaels471 5 років тому +1

      Damian H. Agreed and I was fortunate enough to knock on his door one day, however he wasn’t in. Seriously!

    • @damianhenniger
      @damianhenniger 5 років тому +1

      Michael Michaels that's sad to hear man he is an awesome guy. Met him A couple of times and could Go by his workshop and also Meet him there. What a goldmine for experience. But don't miss out on visiting romain and the rexhepi brothers from akrivia. Their finishing is on par with that of dufours. Also had the pleasure meeting them

  • @stevenuk
    @stevenuk 6 років тому +4

    independents​ 👍🏼

    • @the1916company
      @the1916company  6 років тому +1

      Thanks steven! You always have great opinions on our videos! Who are your favorite independents?
      --Team WatchBox

    • @stevenuk
      @stevenuk 5 років тому +2

      only my opinion but thank you. Grand Seiko, Richard Mille, Greubel, Moser, Lang & Heyne, FP Journe, Roger Smith and the more affordable value end of Sinn, Stowa, Archimede, Seiko, G-Shock, there are many and of course the usual suspects Rolex & Patek. Good designs and size that people want, good customer service, fair prices though of course,​ that is subjective.