The Geneva 2022 report (pic heavy)>>>

  • After 3 years of waiting, it's finally time.

    After 20 years of visiting Baselworld, which is now closed, it is off to Geneva for the first time in beautiful weather.

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    Unfortunately, W&W is only for industry people and strictly invited guests and we have to focus on other brands instead.

    So we focus instead on smaller brands and independent manufacturers that are a little more interesting when you get to see creations that you do not normally come across.

    Time to watches is probably the largest fair after W&W which is run at the same time and we found a few more places to visit.

    That said, we start with Time to watches.

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    Here we have a brand that is new to me, Doppelganger.

    Tourbillon, 5 main spring houses and chain drive are not to be despised.

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    The chain.

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    It is glowing in the dark too.

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    The next stop will be with Frederic Jouvenot, who has his own solutions for the time display.

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    In house movement.

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    The minutes are displayed on a rotating disk in the middle and the twelve cones turn one at a time every hour here it is 10:52.

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    Then we have to do something else.

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    Fun interior, the place is located in a slightly rough industrial area.

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    Of course, I had done a thorough research where to find the best Cordon Bleu in Geneva.

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    I had succeeded well with the choice of restaurant as this was something I had never been near before.

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    I was tempted to take one more but realized that it was probably more appropriate with a dessert.

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    Now we quickly move on to Pierre DeRoche who has some fun to show.

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    This one I had really looked forward to getting a closer look at, is so clean & stylish but still loaded with features.

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    Even for the ladies.

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    An odd creation with a second display you do not have much use for, 6 second hands that go one at a time and count 10 seconds.

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    Now it is time for a beer.

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    A great concept, configure your watch yourself and get it home with a kit of tools & everything you need to put it together.

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    Delivered in parts but with the complete movement without dial & hands mounted. So you do not have to be a watchmaker to get it together.

    There is also an instruction video so you can get help if there are problems during assembly.

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    Le Rhöne, a Geneva based manufacturer.

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    I was asked if they could use my face in the men's toilet as this was not clear enough.

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    In Switzerland we sit down and pee.

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    Louis Erard has a lot in his range.

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    Another new brand for me is Charles Girardier.

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    Pequignet didn't I know either.

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    It's extra fun with some things you have not seen before.

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    Doxa went on the white track this year with proven models.

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    Luminova dial glowing nice.

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    Then we found an interesting guy who with his Behrens watches has some odd solutions.

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    Glowing nice in the dark.

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    This is a watch that you have a little fun with but that has been made just because he can.

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    It shows the time on Earth and on Mars. The day on Mars is 37 or 39 minutes longer depending on the time count you use.

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    Schwarz Etienne is one of my favourites.

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    They are proud of a lot of in-house works.

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    This is the favorite that was made in collaboration with Kari Voutilainen, unfortunately sold out immediately. I would really like to own one of those.

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    I was made even in grey.

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    Some more nice models.

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    Then we found a "photo box" with a tablet for viewing on the Internet or recording.

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    It has a great macro too.

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    Then we went to The MAD Gallery.

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    Then it was time for AHCI where you will find the real gold nuggets.

    We'll take a lap upstairs first.

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    Then we go downstairs.

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    First stop at Vianney Halter.

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    This is a delight to the eye.

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    It was also a very rewarding chat with Mr Halter as well.

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    This can be watched for hours.

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    Kari Voutilainen always has something interesting in his pocket.

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    It is understandable that he often wins prizes for his works.

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    Ludovic Ballouard's uppside down is so cool.

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    The backside don't disappoint.

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    Now it is time to meet the rain and get back home.

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    But a piece of meat always slips down.

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