Over the past three decades, watch collecting has experienced a surge in interest, primarily centred around industrial heavyweights, namely Rolex and Patek Philippe. But in the last couple of years, both the wide-eyed newcomer and seasoned collector have been increasingly drawn to the work of a discreet community of watchmakers, bound by a fierce dedication to artisanal watchmaking and a freedom from corporate rule.
In great part, this is because of
