Three On Three: Comparing Independent Watches Under $15,000
Three on Three has returned. In our first head-to-head-to-head comparison, we took a look at three of what we deemed to be the very finest in-house, manually wound dress watches on the planet. Today we move into a broader category, but one that is very dear to our collective heart here at HODINKEE – independent watchmaking.But even more interesting than the folks who craft an amazing piece of original horology and then charge you for it, like a Laurent Ferrier, Philippe Dufour, or Kari Voutilainen, there is a group of independents out there that make fantastic products with unique twists and don't ask for a ton of money. Today we are looking at three truly independent watches, each for under $15,000.Read on for a detailed analysis of the Sarpaneva K1, the Speake-Marin Serpent Calendar, and the Habring2 Jumping Second Pilot. The Sarpaneva K1 - By Kelly Jasper - 1 OF 118 A few weeks ago, when reviewing the Hublot 692 Bang, I mentioned that the watch

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OK...after nearly a month of contemplating finally pulled the trigger on my first AP and getting real anxious I hope this turns out to be the experience I have been waiting for.Huge kudos to one of our great trusted sellers Takuya!

My 1968 321 Speedmaster & 1969 861 Speedmaster
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Hello!I just arrive from China, now I'm in Russia. Las time, in Shanghai airport, not for the first time, I noticed that something was bad in the bezel of my Ploprof. I can turn the bezel, but sometimes it's hard. The first time, I said, no problem. But now... IT'S IMPOSSIBLE to turn it. Nearly fix. I think, something is bad under the bezel, some problem. I'm always traveling and this watch is always with me, looks like I should leave the watch some time in the spa.And just say one more thing, I DON'T KNOW WHY! when I put the watch under hot water, rotate the bezel one or to times... NO PROBLEM! I can use the bezel nearly for three hours, the bezel is working well, but after this time, fixed/blocked again.Any solution? Did anyone notice the same in their Ploprof?Best regards

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