Horomundi meeting

09/11/2007

By mono

Last Saturday was the first official European get-together (GTG) for members of watch forum Horomundi. Sixteen watch aficionados from Europe and even one from the USA, gathered in Maastricht to share their passion for fine watches.

The attendees brought more watches than the one around their wrists. Mostly very impressive watches! In a privat room of jeweler and dealer for several very prestigeous watch brands, Leon Martens, the watches where admired. Leon Marten also had some incredible pieces available and these also went from hand to hand….

Below a short impression. The photos are made by Tom.

From left to right: An incredibly rare Patek Phillipe Celestial (only 3 in Europe), Breguet skelleton Perpetual Tourbillon and a prototype Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre à Chronographe.

Richard Mille RM10 and Theo’s Richard Mille Tourbillon.

A. Lange & Söhne made a special version of the Lange 1 Timezone in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Leon Martens. This is an extraordinary honor because it’s something this German watch brand does not do very often.

The normal Lange 1 Timezone has capitals of the different timezones on a ring surrounding the dial. This special limited edition does not use Paris as the capital for GMT+1, but Maastricht, Leon Marten’s home town. The price is around € 30.000 euro.

Probably the most beautiful movement of all present watches, was also made by A. Lange & Söhne… the Double Split.

One of the few independent watchmakers worldwide, was also present at the Horomundi GTG. Roger Smith, who learned his skills from no one less than George Daniels, enjoyed the day like the rest of us. For me this was an eye-opener, because i hardly knew anything about independent watchmakers and the fine art of watchmaking. Roger was so kind to explain about the difference between a ‘regular’ watch and a watch that is 100% handmade. An impressive story… and the Roger Smith Series 2 is even more impressive!