INSANE Handmade Watch for Just $900

[@watchfinder]

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[@felipepikullik5958]

Thank you so much for the nice review! I am so honored 😁

[@LennyG2006]

The Van Gogh of modern watch making and the timepieces are works of art. Do well Sir.

[@marvindebot3264]

A great and humble man sir, you are not "just" a watchmaker, you are an artist. I am sorry to hear that you had to endure such racism, those schools should be ashamed of themselves. I am also sorry that your work is now well out of my price range but you deserve every last cent of what they sell for.

[@garryellison]

We as watch lovers need to thank you , what you do is fantastic and then to sell it at a price the ordinary watch lover can actually buy is truely a wonderful thing to do , be assurred you are a watchmaker.

[@billbrecht707]

Beautiful and impressive work! You are indeed a watchmaker!

[@denegrindal4268]

Felipe, where i can find one of your watches?

[@Cato-vo7xx]

Don’t get the title wrong, Felipe is amazing and makes beautiful watches, but they are now available starting at 12k and the FPSK22 was like 16k, so not really the 900$ from his start anymore. And now that he gets the international attention, his prices probably rise even more. I‘m really happy for him, but sadly his watches are now out of my financial range, still a grail, so maybe one day I get one

[@tomaszgabrusewicz]

100/100

[@Cato-vo7xx]

@Auschwitz Soccer Ref. Yes I know that, he improved his finishing and other skills to a degree where its only fair to ask those prices. Its just that he used to be undervalued, which was not fair to him and his work, but it was a bargain to get a Sternenhimmel for 4500€

[@mruniverse3213]

He had to buy expensive machines and to hire multiple others to even remotely keep up with the orders. My guess would be that the 900€ were only possible by basically charging the least amount possible to survive, but not to expand or even make profit.

[@coffeeisgood102]

I would feel guilty taking one of those watches home for $900.00. Like I robbed a bank, or something.

[@thegorn]

Title is clickbait. Welcome to KZbin.

[@SuperHotnoob]

If it was still $900, i'd fly down and purchase the watch from him personally haha

[@theshadowman1398]

Let me guess now it's times 10.

[@p293180]

Starting at 14,5 k plus VAT

[@theshadowman1398]

@@p293180 Yeah ehm I will stick with the big brands at 3rd of the price if you don’t mind.

[@appleratpipe]

He'd mug you when you're at it

[@Lionsheartification]

​@@appleratpipe not sure what this was supposed to mean

[@AudioFlat]

The FPSK Skeleton (that you show) is £32,000.00 so he’s not exactly in danger of being considered a budget brand!

[@cfk8593]

I am not at all into skeletonized watches, but this is downright beautiful.

[@seanelstob5922]

Agreed. I like to be able to read what the time is.

[@xpdchief7698]

This is a March 5,2023 video. Where did you get the $900.00 sale price. It's 26,000 pounds in the UK.

[@eseskay99]

"His workshop makes the Amish look like they are from the future." Best line today. Andrew is a wordsmith.

[@UGA.D]

Try £ 31,871.00. Clickbait.

[@swapnilmankame]

it was 900$ when this video was made. we don't know what is going to happen in the future, we are not time travellers to predict. Settle down.

[@TheWatchOut]

I'm buying Felipe's Sternenhimmel watch and I've interacted with Felipe and Abed a couple of times. What I can say is that they are both incredible guys and are destined for success. I can't wait for my watch to get delivered in a couple of months!

[@michaelaragona6101]

Are you getting it with the Aventurine dial? Did you customize anything. Just curious as I may request one. Abed seems very nice so far in correspondence. @Watch Out

[@TheWatchOut]

@@michaelaragona6101 Yes I am getting the one with an Aventurine dial. I have had several back and forths with Abed and Felipe to customise my piece. My piece will have custom hands and movement engraving.

[@novon101]

There is click bait. And then there is just simple deception!

[@shanemeyer9224]

This guy has to be the most humble human being I’ve ever heard about, his work is absolutely amazing, I’d love to get a chance to work with him or even talk to him! He sounds brilliant

[@JochenVogel]

A beautiful story and perhaps the most beautiful skeletonized watch I've seen so far. I hope Felipe gets his orders done and can then sell the watches for what they're worth and pursue the complications. I'm looking forward to seeing that.

[@richardbaptist5080]

He has a moon phase model coming out

[@sohammandal5723]

This is the first skeleton watch that I liked. This is absolutely beautiful. But that price has to be wrong. Noway that watch is selling at 900 dollars.

[@appleratpipe]

Ooga booga

[@Niraol]

​@@sohammandal5723 it's 15k

[@philorgneopolotin8762]

@@sohammandal5723the original “$900” was to get orders. Unsurprisingly, he’s now charging like 15-20x his original price for the same watch. They’re now well into 5 figures for even basic pieces.

[@mesteme]

He sounds like those absurdly talented Japanese independent watchmakers like Masahiro Kikuno, only with the addition of years of insecurity and self-doubt beaten down on him by small men that did not want him to have a chance out of spite. However cheesy it may sound I so hope their noses get rubbed in it and are made aware of the impending astounding success and recognition that Pikullik is heading towards.

[@wisamal-hakim5531]

Well said

[@WorldandWatches]

Bought a Piece Unique a year ago, when Felipe was at the start of selling his watches. That was the best decision of my watch collectors life for sure! I will never again get my Hands on a watch made by hand this extrem and directly from the Master himself.

[@SwissWatchGang]

💪🏻

[@watcheswithabdullah]

Finally Felipe got a shout out! That dude is hugelyyy underrated in the independent watchmaking sphere!

[@SwissWatchGang]

Let's goo Felipe!! :)

[@FlyingTigersKMT]

Don’t tell me it’s $900 when I can’t find it for anything under $25k… I hate you for teasing me.

[@chakaikokwu1618]

Wow this is the best review on this channel I have ever come across!! Thanks for mentioning Swiss watch gang Marco for his showing of unique watch makers . As for Phillipe he is a master any sensible watch enthusiast will buy his pieces. Am going in person to his shop in July as it’s my birthday to purchases watch and show my support. Cheers great video once again 🙏🏿

[@chrisgillanders111]

Wow, a thing of beauty. The cost of the world will force up the retail price. But, still.

[@BarkandJack]

Felipe sounds awesome! The kind of watchmaker we need, so refreshing in our world of egos and insane pricing. I'm sure after this he'll get some kind of "support" and it will great to see where goes with it.

[@xpdchief7698]

The watch is 26,000 pounds in the UK.

[@Niraol]

Idkn, 25000€ is quite a bit of money

[@mruniverse3213]

I remember reading about him in Swiss Watch Gang's story just days before my trip to Berlin. I was able to visit him. That was when he was still working from his living room. Now I own one of his early pieces and couldn't be happier for him.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Congrats!

[@mruniverse3213]

​@@SwissWatchGanghaha Thank you man!

[@musik4u343]

Why would this channel lie like this? This watch isn't really one you can purchase..let alone at 900. Smh

[@rbmwiv]

He is a mad genius. He absolutely loves what he’s doing. I know that feeling I can service a watch but that’s it but cars I am a master with and teaching new people is one of my favorite things to do.

[@klaymoon1]

Great video. So, where can we buy a Felipe Pikullik watch?? Anyone?

[@JayMorgan]

I'm genuinely glad he has found success. I don't really appreciate the clickbait title. I'd quickly pay 5x that. Might be able to swing more. But the current pricing has gotten out of my ballpark. So I'm not sure why I'm here...

[@SusloNick]

How long does it take to make that watch with all the handcraft, a whole month?

[@coffeeisgood102]

Ok, if I suddenly ran into some serious money I would invest in his business. This man deserves a spot on the table along with Omega, Rolex, IWC, etc. Thank you for introducing us to this fine watchmaker. If I never hit the big time financially I still look forward to the day I save up enough to own one of his incredible works of functional art.

[@simonkerry8232]

Read an article about FP about 18 months ago, meant to look him up & time passed as ever (excuse the pun), but was an inspiring story (as is the video). Given the price that a Skeleton is now trading at I really hope that somewhere along the lines the secondary market has done him proud to allow him to really develop into what will unquestionably be one of the pre-eminent watch makers of this century. All the best.

[@MohsinAli-ft9ks]

He is a real watchmaker. Who makes mater piece not watch.

[@wagagagaggag]

If it’s not mass produced, then it’s not really $900

[@loutsont2985]

Mr. Pikullik's skelettonizing is very elegant and his finishing 100%. Yet I must agree with him that case/plate/bridge design and finish are not yet watch - making if the movement is outhouse. People like mr. Daniels, mr. Pratt and mr. Smith and maybe mr. Raúl Pagès are watchmakers. Mr. Pikullik can rightly sell his redesigned versions for a lot of money and thus enable himself a time slot to create and make his own movement!

[@AbdulHamid-pi9kp]

He's simply enthusiastic about horology

[@D3Vlicious]

I wish I'd found out about Felipe when he stuff was still affordable. I'd have purchased one in a heartbeat.

[@conannanoc8768]

This is bonkers. How does anyone commit to producing something that will make him lose money and take several years of his life? It´s also bonkers that watchfinder is advertising these watches at just $900, when no one could buy one right now for that price. The moon watch is beautiful, and this skeleton watch is probably the nicest i´ve ever seen. I wish Felipe good luck. And, man, get a friend who knows basic maths or something!

[@VicharB]

After watching this video I checked his website and cannot wrap around my head how come it costs USD900 only!! This could have been sold easily for 3K-5K at least. My best to this genius a.k.a watchmaker.

[@ozmondos]

Fantastic video! I enjoy the podcast style videos sometimes, but this type of videos is what makes this channel a cut above the rest. Amazing stories, amazing watches and amazing macro shots like in this video is what we look forward to from this channel.

[@davidmeddows6074]

Totally agree

[@lefroy1]

I love how little Phillipe cares about the money, it really points to an authentic watchmaker's soul.

[@philorgneopolotin8762]

Cares so little about money he’s raised his prices over 15x since then. His original “$900” price was jacked up to the point where he’s now charging well into 5 figures for the exact same watch.

[@Fl-Pride]

@@philorgneopolotin8762 good. He should.

[@Q.Q.]

As commendable as Felipe's work and personal story are, what this video does more than anything else is to make me appreciate the finishing on, e.g., an AL&S more.

[@Q.Q.]

It must be acknowledged that the photos on his website, though not as close-up as the shots in this video, appear to indicate marked improvements in the finishing.

[@Canyonfuey]

Well, I was expecting a price increase, but not to around $15K!

[@paulhiggins8774]

These £900 watches will be worth an extra two 00 in the near future, this man is going to be a number 1 watchmaker and his watches are going to be worth tens of thousands. I love his ambition for excellence Great that your team has brought this man to the forefront 👍

[@Peanutdenver]

They're already over $12,000...if you could even get your hands on one.

[@ListerMotorsports]

Sweet Piece, thanks Brother:). It looks like only 5 were made but he will be doing a new skeleton each year . I'm sure they are more than $900

[@hke3g2006]

$900 or $9000 ?

[@Agant.]

Very inspiring story, made me want to be one of his apprentice. Maybe one day...

[@alexhidell663]

THIS is one of the coolest watches EVER!!!

[@appleratpipe]

Except it's far from it lmao

[@alexhidell663]

@@appleratpipe nobody cares about your opinion...

[@Thetrancemix]

​@@appleratpipe it's not far from a great watch actually. It is far from the 900$ mentioned those watches are no longer 900$.

[@magnumpunch]

All nice but the anglage look to be cut with an angle grinder. Of course you cannot waste eras on finish and so the best choice is among his non skeletonized pieces imho

[@gaeleus]

What an amazing story.. Thank you for sharing .. Great thing Felipe persisted and persevered

[@Ejasser3]

Bad form Watchfinder…I ran to his site and the cheapest watch is 12k. For that I will grab almost anything else, or 2 of something’s else…Really had me excited with the prospects of getting something this beautiful for such a reasonable price…shame, shame, shame…

[@chandanh.s7924]

It's truely insane...

[@dimman77]

Um, this sounds kinda ... exaggerated. The standard Swiss program handles all of the finishing, micromechanics, and detail stuff in second year. First year is service. I know an acquaintance that's in the program right now, he's said there's talk about splitting the 2 year program into a 1 year service program and a 1 year making, finishing, designing program with the service course as the prerequisite. The idea is that most students of watchmaking don't actually, and according to my acquaintance are actively discouraged to, want to make watches, and just want the service job asap. Felipe here kinda screwed himself with his ego as knowing how to service complications like the moon phase he wants to do, as well as the multiple of more complex/smaller movement assemblies they learn is quite valuable in terms of wanting to design his own, as well as access to some of the other ateliers for mentorship. My acquaintance has been to workshops/week-long specialist courses from small Indies like Lundis Bleu, to industry giants like Cartier, to absolutely top tier manufacturers like Greubel Forsey. All through the second year of the program and not being an impatient egomaniac. For Felipe here it's a huge jump from modification of a giant Unitas, no matter how nicely done, to a from-scratch in-house movement. He's done no wheel manufacturing work, no pinion manufacturing, depthing, jewel sizing, keyless works development... It isn't impossible to do it this way, but Felipe definitely set himself on the far more difficult path to get there.

[@only_m5gic782]

From what I know he's done the moonphase entirely by hand/from scratch, which includes the points you mentioned like gear manufacturing. But I know what you mean. We'll see when/if the in house movement comes. However I still like the idea that someone uses a normal eta as a base, saves one the trouble to send it directly to him for service (i got one of the 900$s), but I guess this in house movement is a watchmakers thing...

[@dimman77]

@@only_m5gic782 Yeah it seems he traded the formal access to manufacturers the Swiss program offers to a more traditional apprenticeship, particularly with Kudoke, that opens some of the behind the scenes doors to supporting manufacturers. Looking at his IG for as much of his work is superbly hand done there are indications of fully modern laser and CNC processes. Like while he's handsawing a 3/4 plate to skeletonize it, it appears to start from a non-ETA 649x CNC'd piece. Probably the same outside supply chain (Doko...) that provides the bases for Habring2 and Kudoke.

[@felipepikullik5958]

I am very pleased that someone looks as detailed as you on the work. As you have already recognized, not the entire watch is handmade but only partially and mostly finished. It is the goal in the future to make more and more parts by hand just like the moon phase where I handmade all parts for the complication. Both the axles and the gears and plates that are responsible for the moon. You can see everything transparently on Instagram. Maybe you can understand that I couldn't start directly with a completely handmade watch because I couldn't afford financially to work on such a big project and start directly with something like that. Therefore, I started with the watches as you can currently see them with as much work as I can put in there with full passion and intention to create something high quality and beautiful.

[@dimman77]

@@felipepikullik5958 The handwork you do is still some of the best I've seen. It seems that a lot of the people buying/patrons of independent and haute horology misunderstand the limitations of time and cost put on by a FULLY "hand made" watch. And the expectations seem extraordinarily high for handwork, but at the same time a lot of automation processes are accepted as hand work by a media that doesn't have a full grasp of the processes.

[@emphasis20]

I'm just an observer, but that was a very thorough explanation and very fine attention to details. Felipe in return answered with a highly informative and honest response. If only this can be the standard for KZbin comment sections...

[@BenjaminKing1]

the Instagram videos he puts out to his process are amazing.

[@israelcruz4946]

Beautiful Time piece, being underdog has rewards, I would proudly buy this watch as my first entry into the time piece world. A fan

[@justinsugay1149]

The definition of a tortured genius. Wow. Amazing work and his humility makes his story all the more fascinating and easy to route for. A shame I will not be able to get a watch like that any time soon. Good for him though!

[@anwar1919]

How can I get my hands on one 😢. This is beyond incredible watchmaking!

[@thereismoretolifethanrolex]

That shot through the jewel towards the end was incredibly cool - great presentation 👏

[@animarku570]

6:00 amish comparison was awesome

[@georgeoshea9961]

Within a minute of watching this video was I literally going to buy one this morning, but they’re not $900 anymore (as noted in the video). To be honest, I’m kind of relieved in a way, because this level of watchmaking can only be done by highly-skilled artisans and it is simply not possible to make watches like this at that price point.

[@drebarthelotte5712]

One watch nerd better than rolly Polie. More hands-on. For the rich people who love watches you need to look on. Roly is made by a vending machine compared to this. 4 men allowed there to touch what I hear. Security stuff and all. Like grand seiko craftsman. You have to have a watch someone touched, got educated and made. The name is not a watch like this. Good. Fly. Great awsome review. Now I have to research. 😊

[@wisamal-hakim5531]

Disgraceful treatment he received if what you say is true. The man has been interviewed on Marko’s channel previously. I can understand why his tutors took issue with how he looks. He is clearly 100 times better looking than any of them, more modest, more humble and most importantly far more talented than the lot of them. And it’s an amazing story to hear that he worked for a Japanese watchmaker in Berlin who told him he’s too good to work for him. Recently he has posted a lot of short videos on his instagram account and the videos themselves are done so elegantly. His watches are so elegant and handsome. I think I understand why he’s not happy to call himself a watchmaker. Until he has made everything himself he won’t be satisfied. Typical of an obsessive genius. I wish I’d purchased one of his watches before, now the prices are sky high and well out of my budget

[@WorldandWatches]

💯🙏

[@SwissWatchGang]

:)

[@curtbrown7718]

Beautiful pieces! Bravo to this young man’s humility!

[@AbdulRWatches]

I had the pleasure of getting the Sternenhimmel when it was still at the starting price, now they have exploded and they are definitely worth every penny.

[@nearly-blindbrian8372]

I wish I had the money to invest in him.. thanks for sharing

[@bishipc117]

It is lovely to see a craft like this. True devotion to what you love. I would love to buy a MONDPHASE ONE. I am sure that they are all sold out. SIGH. MONDPHASE ONE is a bold take on the dark graphite colors of the watch dial with a touch of yellow gold on the back on the support bridge for the escapment. I fell in love with it instantly. I hope i have the oppertunity to buy one in the future.

[@Jason-rj7ww]

*see title: instantly click

[@ricardochaveste7367]

Brilliant watchmaker Whoa man Guinness, absolutely gorgeous...for $900,00 dollars I was speechless,my goodness we sure have many talented people around the globe 🌎 kudos to Felipe P,..he's needs to keep going...

[@christopheryou5040]

He’s right about his work being not good enough. He’s close but not quite there. Beautiful work either way.

[@jasonwilson6062]

That's one of the most beautiful skeletons I've seen

[@benjaminvis]

What an incredibly odd story as well. A combination of honing raw talent into a genius level of master craft out of sheer passion, and a dogged persistence to acquire the skills through adversity to support curating the raw talent, yet in spite of all that required, an almost stubborn business naivety and resistance to recognising the monetary value of that same talent to painstakingly cultivated. I feel at once envious of those who were Abel to acquire a piece of actual real watchmaking at 900USD as I feel sorry that there weren't people close and strong enough to protect Felipe from his business nativity (more than once, even). I hope he gets through this rough patch, because that is what it must be to spend 30x the time and resources required to make 900USD pieces. Sounds to me he could do with a mecenas.

[@Sinyao]

I would happily apprentice under him myself if that was an option!

[@lawrenceadams1649]

I do not wear a watch... I do not want to wear a watch... but ... his watches are a thing of beauty... I would love to have one of his watches .

[@kimchiwasabee]

It's not 900 bux anymore though.

[@BAF605]

Admirable as his modesty is, in a time when people judge success only by celebrity status, this guy needs to get a grip. If he doesn't he'll spend a lifetime being taken advantage of.

[@tjmorgan7832]

A perfect example of Bauhaus philosophy. Very impressive to say the least.

[@benleon]

True definition of genius. He just wants to impart his knowledge to the world. Money is just to survive. Not surprised if he's on the spectrum.

[@2DRINKSMINIMUM]

Watchfinder: this watch is handmade from scratch. Also watchfinder: he starts with a base unitas movement.

[@khaledabuelabed1571]

How can I purchase a watch

[@sw8398]

Big Difference between hand made and using an ETA /Unitas 6498 movement....thats what he uses, but nice, what he does to them

[@cardamundo295]

I don't think Will Hunting ever starts teaching other students. You might potentially getting it mixed up with catch me if you can

[@mylesgouws4967]

Clickbait

[@rohitbansal7230]

I’m just happy you finally presented a worthy piece to your viewers and didn’t compare it to Rolex

[@wotv.mangudai]

Guys I’m scared. So what a true watchmaker has to be, has to create, in Felipe’s mind??

[@kiathoongngooi7011]

Where to buy his watches

[@goobiedebber5059]

He sounds like a true artist.

[@victorchen4382]

I would love to get my hand on that watch and test it out ,the accuracy of it. Nicely executed the skeleton face for that price

[@victorchen4382]

Hi there I have been following your watfinder for the last few years, It is very calming, not rushing too fast into detail Good work

[@Bezeoner]

He's right, he is not a watchmaker, he is an artist!

[@sylversyrfer6894]

What a fascinating story - and so well presented!

[@bobjimenez4464]

Yes, this is a prototype but there are just too many hanging burrs from the machining process. The laser sintering looks good but some localized polishing would make things Pop....things like the lettering having a mirror finish would greatly raise the appeal without much effort.

[@jamieadams7550]

Where do I buy this watch?

[@MbTrojansurgeon]

Is that... a modified...no, it's not an eta/unitas 6497/6498 variant?!?! It MUST BE... I should know, I've built and modded over 100 of them... and love them!!!

[@rusticchivalry1]

An intriguing story about an intriguing watchmaker narrated by an equally intriguing storyteller. I love it ❤

[@grimlock2924]

where to buy

[@allanarcega7774]

did I just get click baited into thinking I can buy a Felipe Pikullik masterpiece for $900. I think I just did 😅.

[@ThoughtFission]

And how do you buy one??

[@tjmorgan7832]

'Amish from the future'. Very amusing and excellent metaphor description. (Haha) Amazing build and design, Wow! Cost could be higher.

[@Jsmith1611]

Simple. Build one of the 30 every other month while prioritizing new orders. Those on the 30 will be happy since the value of their watch will keep on climbing. And filipe can manage his cash flow problem using deposits and sales from the new watches.

[@ChrisJones-ki2bx]

Brilliant, but I bet a man who has such passion and integrity wouldn't allow himself to do that, he should but he wouldn't

[@jamesh1017]

Most definitely agree reg the design and aesthetics. The piece shown, I ask forgiveness and for patience, has one complication? Watching, pun intended, on flagship android device with nice screen zoom to 10x, something caught my attention, prompting video pause and zoom, viewing full watch face, off center from above, is there an uneven gap, between metal outer case and the number dial, look around edge of number dial say just after number 3 and follow clockwise to number 5, between metal case wall and matte number dial appears a cream colored material, resembling an uneven bead of school glue, similar gap is visible starting after number 9 closing up approaching 12. Following the hand beveled structural elements, along the face of the beveled surface, there appears to be very thin, irregular along the length edge, from same material as beveled member, almost knife looking, reminiscent of the seepage one finds around seam from the two piece lead soldier molds, requiring a patient filing to smooth out the edge, lest out WW1 army footman viewed in profile, appear angelic with wings running down his back. I'm down with the price for bespoke items, understood, got it. Bespoke this is not, not in house movement, carefully rearranged with hand finished, well if your going to reimagine and then rearrange existing stock, its expected the new joints, twisted and curved frame should see some attention to return a aesthetic flow to the, actually a side by side of the new movement unaltered viewed with the after market, oh what do the call it in automotive circles, AMG, definitely AM something. From reading several comments the asking price for time pieces passing through hands of FP has increased exponentially, I chose my words correctly, with so few variables and if my observations are correct, the finish level and build out, considering the impressive quality of multi generation, evolution from other not in house movements makers, craft folks adding imaginative, quality material and finish to bespoke pieces have to nail it down from the first day of instruction keeping it tight, never wavering maintaining commitment to the end user. This beginning, entry level, cutting teeth piece is amazing and priced to get attention, moving on and up with ever increasing price points, expectations from craft Man, from the craft person, will require reaching ever deeper, slowing it down into fractions of time, to be present for every gesture and movement as each piece evolves into a physical manifestation in space and time, executed in metal, glass, precious jewels and fine leather, of an image only FP can see in the minds eye of his brain, the creator making time, pieces.

[@WeaponSpear]

That is one of the most beautiful watches I'll ever see.

[@urielalbertosanchezm]

Those watches will resell for thousands!, no joke!

[@eyeshowyou]

Stunning...love it

[@MrMabloom]

Quality. I was going to ask where to buy one. But looks like the prices really have gone way up :( But good for him.