I might be biased

Jul 15, 2023,08:28 AM
 

since I know Sylvain. But he's truly a good guy as well as a skilled watchmaker. He got Meilleur Ouvrier de France honour with his chronograph and this is not a light thing to get. Making a chronograph is probably one of the most complicated thing. And mirror finished steel parts are jaw dropping. I must say I was not thrilled by the overall design but as a technical guy I was amazed by the work and the finishing level. 


He is doing most of the parts inhouse with couple of small CNCs including gear train (balance wheel as well is memory serves me well) while most of small brands have to source these parts to bring down the costs. The team is really great too. This is definitely a brand that worth considering. With this inhouse approach and this quality, I am not sure if there are that many alternatives.

Aesthetically, well, this is a personal consideration. I do like it a lot. I can't deny that when I saw the first 3Ds, I thought about GF. But well, better this than Diesel I'd say. 

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Pinaud Origine?

 
 By: m2 : July 14th, 2023-07:25
Anyone own this watch? Any thoughts on it? The aesthetic is right up my alley… Also open to other suggestions for watches with a similar aesthetic and level of finishing.

No put i am in love with the work of Sylvian

 
 By: Azizu : July 14th, 2023-09:15
such a talented watchmaker

Its a amazing and beautiful watch from a great watchmaker.

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : July 16th, 2023-07:18
I do like the esthetic and overall design of it . I didn’t had a loop during the dinner so couldn’t check the finishing close but I assume it on point. Only thing thats not my taste was the flat bridge but maybe its just me . Prefer a more rounded version... 

I ordered one a little while ago.

 
 By: JoshTheCanadian : July 14th, 2023-15:25
I think it is lovely and the man behind the brand seems like a really good guy. It is not as flashy as some of the other options out there (Simon Brette, RR), but it looks immaculately finished without being too over the top. It is a watch that has really...  

I might be biased

 
 By: Steyr : July 15th, 2023-08:28
since I know Sylvain. But he's truly a good guy as well as a skilled watchmaker. He got Meilleur Ouvrier de France honour with his chronograph and this is not a light thing to get. Making a chronograph is probably one of the most complicated thing. And mi... 

Thansk

 
 By: m2 : July 16th, 2023-04:46
What do you mean by better than diesel?