JeffTheExodon

• they buy a maker and the story.

I guess that might be a bit that I'm missing. My first priority is the watch itself, the makers story, ideology, etc comes later. I just think that too often companies use a lot of fuff to distract from the actual product.

Focusing on one part of the watch to absolut excellence is something I completely understand. And their black polishing is most definitely gorgeous. But I think the whole of the watch should still be considered and I think in this case other aspects of the watch suffer a bit. I'm sure tastes and points of priority differe but a well finished movement is just a must-have for me, for a dress watch at this price point. And I'd be completely fine with seeing a well finished voucher movement, their great. But hding it a away is just not something I personally understand.

I gotta say, you kind of loose me in your last paragraph. It sounds a bit pretentious and like something, I'd roll my eyes at in a hodinkee article. It's still just a watch we're talking about here.

Just seems like it's not the brand for me. Appreciate your insights.

Ahh ok, didn't know that thanks. I was looking at brands like dornblüth and hentschel when I found them. They also can have longer lead times but with them it's a year or so. I also really liked their designs and looking at the specs, I thought they'd be in a similar range, as those other two.

However, as you said with that kind of purchase process, it's just not an option. I think they stopped taking orders anyway but was still curious about the brand.

The murakumo since I forgot to put the link in the post.