The Lowest Prices on 11 Top Watchmakers

[@strehlerwatches]

Thanks a lot for mentionning the Sirna! Happy that you like the watch 😁

[@watchartsci]

Strehler, who wouldn't like it? Take care, Bill

[@JensPeterLiljegren]

The Stirna was the aesthetically most attractive among this selection of high horology watches🤩

[@watchartsci]

@@JensPeterLiljegren You'll get no argument from me...😉

[@strehlerwatches]

@@JensPeterLiljegren Thanks a lot for the compliment!

[@ThatDaveLafferty]

Strehler did the perpetual calendar movement for Moser and he also did an amazing chronograph movement for Maurice Lacroix based off the Venus 175 calibre.

[@watchartsci]

Yes Dave. The ML chronograph is an un-mined gem. I was not aware Andreas did the PC for Moser-funny because that is my favorite PC. Take care, Bill

[@xpdchief7698]

Great video Bill. My problem is I like all of them and I can't make up my mine, so I'm going to have to pass on all of them. 😆 All kidding aside, one of the common themes I see from these extraordinary watchmakers is the unbelievable movements that they create. My favorite is the Cal. 912 used in the Bernhard Lederer Central Impulse Chronometer. Best regards, Brian

[@watchartsci]

Hi Brian...it's also why we had to create Lyrique! If we can just pry Étude N°2 into existence, we'd have a watch with a movement that is equal among those 11 shown. Take care, Bill

[@vonkruel]

Hey Bill 👋 All interesting picks. These stood out for me: 1. Laurent Ferrier / Classic Origin (darn right I'd make an offer -- _hypothetically_ ). _The onion crown looks like a pleasure to use, too._ 2. Bernhard Lederer / Central Impulse Chronometer _Wow! A guy can dream..._ 3. Strehler / Sirna _I don't mind waiting a year or even two. It's quite appealing and attainable(ish)._ 4. Armin Strom / Regulator Earth _Neat pick! I'm surprised you can own an Armin Strom for $6K._ 5. Voutelainen / Vingt-8 _Another completely face-melting watch! Beautiful view from both sides._ Thanks, good sir.

[@watchartsci]

Hey Vonkruel-I wouldn't know where to start with my own choices. However, if someone handed me 20k, I'd go with the Sirna. Take care, Bill

[@vonkruel]

@@watchartsci That one stands out for me as well, for being the most affordable watch that really spoke to me. I also would like a small loan of 20K CHF, but YES. 👍

[@remus2001]

Jazztime is notorious for listing unrealistic prices that they’re unable to honor. I wouldn’t trust their prices at all.

[@watchartsci]

David, thanks for the heads up! Have you had any experience with Jazztime yourself? Take care, Bill

[@remus2001]

@@watchartsciHi Bill. Not myself, but I do know others who have. Also, I noticed that they list many highly coveted watches at MSRP, when in reality those watches are going to multiples of their MSRP. For example, a particular A. Lange was listed for its MSRP of $30k, when everyone else in the world was asking for at least double that. They don’t stock a lot of those coveted pieces, and they don’t bother keep the prices of those pieces up to date.

[@rcharm1378]

There is something I can't describe about Laurent Ferrier, their watches are not super complicated but have a certain "vibe" to them, classic yet modern, you just know these watches will never be dated and are always ready to go. Can't say that to 99% of the watches in the upper echelon. However, i think their signature assegai hands should only remain in a Laurent Ferrier, other brands shouldn't even try using them.

[@HRM.H]

Laurent Ferrier's proportions are perfect. Nothing i would change, especially dial wise. Their hourmarkers are the nicest of any watch ive seen.

[@watchartsci]

I think Laurent Ferrier does a great job with their assegai hands, and you're right, Raymond-they're a special design element. Take care, Bill

[@RunningFast]

Great selection! I have watches from a couple of these brands from when they were much cheaper than they are today, love them but I'm not a repeat customer at today's prices.... except for the voutilainen. Styles, innovations, complications will come and go, he is building true forever watches. Maybe just Voutilainen and Roger Smith making watches really focused on lasting many lifetimes.

[@pb12echo]

Thank you for your insights on some beautiful pieces. I am curious, can you elaborate on why you prefer the lower frequency watches? Thanks!

[@michaelhammond7483]

Bill, I like your taste in watches (silicon notwithstanding 😜). Sign me up for a triple buy: Gauthier (grey dial), Gronefeld (salmon dial) and Ferrier (navy blue dial). Now, about my portfolio...😭

[@watchartsci]

Michael, those are some well-selected choices! Take care, Bill

[@vietmontague]

Pricing on the Journe is insane, just at about retail. That said the reviews on trust pilot aren't that great....I'd be wary.

[@watchartsci]

TrustPilot reviews are valuable information, Vietmontague. With this much money involved, you have to be careful. Take care, Bill

[@Fortgeorge67]

I saw a vertical double tourbillon watch by Speake-Marin not much imo about pricing mostly price request but seem a ride gold version for 335 000$ smackaroos Nice watch but obviously to expensive for me 😢

[@Fortgeorge67]

Rose gold lol

[@Yamayamauchiman]

Your pronunciation of zweigesicht-1 is something else! That goes from the boring correct "tswai kesikt eints" to the 'murica Bill Sanders "zaive shits one".