I'm jealous of your neighbourhood, what a beautiful place.
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
Indeed sweet ;)
@MrVoayer4 жыл бұрын
I'ts great to see young people so enthusiastic about watch making but also aware of dificulties and sacrifices ti be made on the way to Stardom! Best wishes to everybody @ Akrivia!
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with you 👍
@lucioledizerot1964 жыл бұрын
I really mean it when I say that you are the best watch channel on youtube. You have great insider access but you still produce excellent unbiased videos, instead of pandering to brands. Keep up the good work.
@Bartyron4 жыл бұрын
As i mentioned before I love this sort of indepth videos on the craft. I can't thank you enough for giving insight in this. It is very inspiring to know that it is actually possible to make something from scratch. Sometimes you forget this in this hightech world of CNC, lasercut and 3D-print world. And this sort of videos brings one back. Thanks again!!
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
And it's really nice to see that this is carried by this fresh and young generation of watchmaker! Thanks for the comment
@JeromeCrochat4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video (again!). The chronomètre contemporain is one the most beautiful watch ever, and I really admire his approach.
@josephknecht42724 жыл бұрын
Magnificent watchmaking! Rexhep is an upcoming star -- a true watchmaking genius.
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
With a very inspiring spirit!!
@tryingagain19604 жыл бұрын
I love these videos. I’m in Portland Oregon and I’ve never seen the people or machines in real life who are behind the timepieces I admire
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
Very nice to hear and we really love making these, so hopefully we'll have plenty of other ones to share with you throughout the year!!
@dimman774 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest American independent watchmakers is in Oregon. Keaton Myrick works in Sisters Oregon. Looks to be 2 and a half hours drive from Portland.
@tryingagain19604 жыл бұрын
dimman77 oh I know exactly where that it. Hmmm my birthday is coming up might have to visit there
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
And that's indeed very interesting and would love to discover this too! Thanks
@tryingagain19604 жыл бұрын
TheWATCHES.tv sounds awesome 😎
@AbdulRWatches4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Marc, for the great video. I love Akriva watches and Rexhep is a very cool and modest genius. I had several conversations with him in the last two Basel, wonderful and knowledgable guy. Wish him all the best in the future, and I hope someday I will be able to get one of his watches.
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome and this is indeed the kind of watchmaking we love showcasing and corresponds really to my tastes!
@achuck43214 жыл бұрын
Great video. He’s humble but enthusiastic. What’s cool guy with a great team and shop
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
Thanks and you’re absolutely right
@tommyb51414 жыл бұрын
Excellent as usual mark one of the very best watches made...... Viva Akrivia ❤️
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much and very glad you enjoyed this one!
@titor80174 жыл бұрын
Thankyou so much for this. This is really what I pictured watchmaking to be. What a great company. And shows why the $ is well deserved.
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
Happy that you liked it and yes this set up is not a cliché either ;) just the way it is! Best to you
@MD-bm8gy4 жыл бұрын
Amazing video Marc, always a pleasure to listen to Rexhep
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
Really nice guy and we'll hopefully discover more in the future!
@florentkabashi75114 жыл бұрын
Very inspiring indeed. I personally enjoyed. I wish Marc and Rexhep all the best.
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
That's nice, thanks a lot!
@johnhjic24 жыл бұрын
What a super video, Nice to see a young company working by hand.
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
I find it very meaningful and very promising!
@ManuB9854 жыл бұрын
Oh men how amazing is this video?! Wow this craftmanships is incredible and unique!! I can't wait to see the next video talking about the case! Thank you so much for sharing all this beauty!!!
@nssomething83704 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love your walkthroughs and this one is no exception. Great intro too.
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much and yes this time we could do this amusing intro, logistically speaking, wasn't too complicated to get there ;)
@ChazPhilip4 жыл бұрын
An amazing video! Rexep and his team of young watchmakers are an inspiration.
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
Yes, totally!!!
@andymci59814 жыл бұрын
Love these 'walkthrough' videos...so informative. After watching i'm always left thinking "how lucky you guys are to live in Switzerland".
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
Thanks and makes us even more happy to open these doors and share it with you!
@JohnSmith-gu2dx4 жыл бұрын
These videos are always so amazing.
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
Thanks and love making them 👍😉
@TickTocking4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Thank you for this
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
Most welcome
@ecsolha4 жыл бұрын
It is really really cool to see today people using those hand operated machine. Don't get me wrong I do appreciate a top of the line 5 axis (or more) CNC machine. There is a time and place for everything. But to see the old machines still in use, that is just amazing. As on operator you really have to develop that fingerspitz gefühle. Today that is rare.
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
fingerspitz gefühle = love this and totally get the image 👍👍👍
@base9244 жыл бұрын
I am pretty sure, that he still gets the movement parts from an outside partner using CNC. Nothing wrong with that. Roger Smith uses CNC and Dufour got his movement parts for the Simplicity from outside CNC as well.
@johnburgess65724 жыл бұрын
Wow, I couldn't have imagined something like this existed....thank you.
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
You are more than welcome and very happy to have done this video
@musliselmani3994 Жыл бұрын
Sreću vam želim, Najprije Zdravlje vam Želim braćo Akademici... 👍👍👍
@eliasg24144 жыл бұрын
Akrivia is a Greek word that means precision. I enjoyed this tour and i am really happy to see that there are still people out there keeping this craftsmanship alive and create Art pieces
@imranchowdhury49724 жыл бұрын
Have heard this name many many times in various watch discussions but it was quite surprising to meet this young gentleman who actually started quite early. And what is interesting is to know about his future vision which I am sure a very positive decision. No matter how many watches Rolex makes every year but the demand of handmade watches will grow more and more over time. Thanks Marc for presenting one of the most valued persons in present watch making and well expecting part 2 with more of his creations.
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
This is indeed very inspiring and count on us to follow up on this 👍
@Kpiotr4 жыл бұрын
I hope Mr Rexhepi will be able to balance the inevitable growth with doing what he loves. So different from the corporate crap we got used to accept as the basic element of watchmaking. Great video.
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
And you hit a good point and one that illustrates very nicely how right he is about his vision: he’s organized in a way which is comfortable for him and his team resulting in a maximum production capacity he knows and doesn’t want to go beyond. I find this admirable in a world where eternal growth is seen as the norm
@eddiedevonrex23084 жыл бұрын
Heard your podcast on Scottish watches, excellent and insightful 👍👍
@GadgetyMV4 жыл бұрын
Fabulous, not only Mr Rexhepi and his creations but also seeing legendary Mr Hagmann at work. Looking forward to the episode on case making.
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
Yes, really looking forward making it too 👍
@GadgetyMV4 жыл бұрын
@@watchestv-com Your show is so great because you get your participants and guests talking, and you cover so many different angles.
@dynamicsinesdynamicsines11614 жыл бұрын
Amazing such beautiful tools, & great history for incredible instruments of measured time, viva indeed & Encore.
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
Thanks and count on us for encore ;)
@SWatchik4 жыл бұрын
Consistent home runs on the video content. Rexhep is a cool cat and the watches are immaculate. The symmetry of the CC's movement is just a work of art
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
That's very very nice to hear, thanks so much and we have more coming 😉
@hanabbaa70634 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
Thanks and more than welcome, we love doing those!!
@sbsb49954 жыл бұрын
Amazing watches they make. Big future.
@theJade4 жыл бұрын
This video really justifies the reasoning and pricing behind owning an independent piece. Thanks for the walkthrough.
@woutervanwijk7844 жыл бұрын
What a great video. Super cool content. Always love your videos. I always watch your channel on the tv and can not comment there. First time to respond here. In November I was in Geneva for the auctions. I saw the guys walking around in the city during to the auctions to meet people, check watches at the viewing days etc and I also passed by their workshop. They are really passionate and they fit in the romantic idea of true craftsmanship. The shop is located in a beautiful part of the city. The whole shop breaths craftmanship. Their watches are really stunning. For me personally it is still out of my league, so I felt a bit shy walking by their shop as a true fan boy. I didn't want to waste their precious time by doing some small talk. For me this is as a good as it gets when you consider independent watchmaking. And these guys are very humble and kind.
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment and you're absolutely right about this team of very cool and totally passionate people! All the very best to you
@MelvynPettit4 жыл бұрын
Another excellent and informative video Marc, no travel expenses for this one!
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
That’s right, not even a parking ticket 😉👍
@stanleylawson90154 жыл бұрын
Loved the walk out walk in
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
Haha, thanks 🙏
@stanleylawson90154 жыл бұрын
@@watchestv-com Walk out ohhh out for Lunch so look forward to second part of this
@mark106014 жыл бұрын
I hit like before video even starts, I know it will be great !
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
That's always a nice feeling, thanks 🙏
@amintaslneto4 жыл бұрын
Amazing video! Thanks for sharing Marc. Akrivia is the next Journe in my humble opinion.💪
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
That's a good comparison 👍👍👍
@eahmhelmoa Жыл бұрын
Really really love akrivia although I just learnt about them recently. But I became obsessed with them. I wish to get a piece from them soon 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@joshualim88434 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
@fredbekher9694 жыл бұрын
16 min flew as one . Thanks for the video!
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
Cool 👍✌️
@stardust47114 жыл бұрын
I have so much respect for this guy and I wish this brand the very best for the future. The timepieces are looking unique and high in quality. Thank you for presenting. I like zu see some new faces in this old market
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
Totally understand your point 👍
@joeesparza61084 жыл бұрын
Not to take away from the great watch brands that use very high tech cnc machines but I have a deeper appreciation and love for these types of high-end time pieces made the old way w/ lathes and hand tools from the past. Its the reason I love old Pocket Watches from both the U.S and Switzerland w/ such beautiful movements , as Hamilton's cal. 922 & 923 or Cortebert"s 618 which Rolex and Panerai used. Therers so many others!
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
Yes, totally understand your point!
@aviaterred4 жыл бұрын
An emerging brand to keep an eye on. 👍
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
Even two ;)
@kaiserphoenix014 жыл бұрын
Amazing video!!
@xipkit4 жыл бұрын
“You can be happy, and if you’re not happy you can restart.” Applies to life in general really.
@albertmyers71764 жыл бұрын
Yep you have the great vids.Thank you
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
Makes us happy, thanks a lot 🙏✌️
@jimf51604 жыл бұрын
a really great tour!
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
happy you liked it, thanks!
@galja68894 жыл бұрын
Fascinating video! It seems more of building a work of arte that at the end is a very practical machine .......a watch! A video about the watches of watchmakers might be interesting.
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
Yes, thought of doing for a while ;)
@mdlahey38744 жыл бұрын
Merveilleux ! Et merci !
@howiewoiwod21734 жыл бұрын
so awesome!!
@dariodeagostini4 жыл бұрын
what an amazing video!
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot 🙏🙏
@edzilla34214 жыл бұрын
This is the Chosen One!
@rarts20004 жыл бұрын
can't wait to part 2
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@flimz51992 жыл бұрын
The video is amazing, i have watched it like 10 times (I'm really not kidding). But when will the second episode come about the case making process? Much love
@watchestv-com2 жыл бұрын
Oh that's great to hear, thanks so much and yes the casemaking will come ;) the very best to you
@watchlookerwatch4 жыл бұрын
And this video is why I love watchestv.com !Those dudes making those watches are rockin’ it. Oddly, I am really attracted to the Chronometre Contemporain. I need to visit this atilier. I would love to support Akrivia.
@dmax57224 жыл бұрын
Top notch content & production... Marc, how about some short interviews with celebrities (preferably women) talking about their favorite watch designs and then show them some designers they may not be aware of...
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
I like this 👍
@cedarcanoe4 жыл бұрын
Art!
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
Simply said and right 👍
@randyallen27714 жыл бұрын
I've heard the name Akrivia a few times but now it has meaning! You've really outdone yourself with the last two videos. You're getting close to the real "insides" of the watch industry and taking us along which most channels don't/can't do. Your style is simple and sincere , up close and personal (as they used to say) Do you know where he's from? Albania/Kosovo?
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, makes us very happy 👍👍👍 and indeed originally from there, but don’t which of the two ;)
@anthonygeiger33694 жыл бұрын
good luck to Akrivia cheers
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
They are going in the right direction for sure!
@ShaneLindie3 жыл бұрын
This guy is very impressive.
@newbernwatchmaker36044 жыл бұрын
Inspiring workshop!
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
Totally 👍
@killerterreur254 жыл бұрын
Amazing video. I absolutly adore his way of thinking and his genius. Can you ask him where did he get those lovely posters at 2:59 ? :D
@everyones.shadow4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for these wonderful walkthroughs. This may be a stupid question but... Can you heat-blue a whole watch case? That, I think, would look amazing.
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
You indeed can, look for instance of how De Bethune does it, really cool stuff, here's a link to a nice video we did about them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJSnlIuepNppd6M and this one too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/embZlZKfgNFspLs Hope you will enjoy this
@leyay75404 жыл бұрын
The problem is that is a surface treatment, so it's possible to scratch them while daily usage.
@everyones.shadow4 жыл бұрын
@@watchestv-com Thanks. I didn't realise the De Bethune was heat-blued
@99luan994 жыл бұрын
FINALIIIII !!!!
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
You see, it comes finally!
@99luan994 жыл бұрын
TheWATCHES.tv great video !
@chrisblight60694 жыл бұрын
Great video, as with the others, I do love the walkthroughs. Noticed he has a Schaublin lathe, very nice indeed. But it was interesting that he started out sub-contracting his parts to now beginning to make them in house. It's easier to control quality I know and you can usually produce parts cheaper, but I was wondering what his reason was. Cost of machine tools perhaps (because they're so expensive) or is it just a change of principle as he's progressed?
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
Mainly the flexibility that this offers them and obviously full control too
@chrisblight60694 жыл бұрын
@@watchestv-com Yeah, makes sense, I don't suppose, at 30 watches a year, his sub-contractors would be making his parts a priority.
@stevenuk4 жыл бұрын
very very good 👍🏼
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for this kind comment
@theJade4 жыл бұрын
What watch are you wearing in this video?
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
It's this crazy timepiece: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6GyY2Cjj8eFecU Love it!!!
@zoranristc61524 жыл бұрын
Please Do video about Laurent Ferrier love your chanel it will be great if you show some models thanks a lot VIVA WATCHMAKING
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
Yes, we like Laurent Ferrier very much too!!!
@albertodiforte96592 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️❤️
@adrianallen18084 жыл бұрын
How do i purchase a watch?
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
Well it’s such a hot brand and quantities of watches produced are so scarce that it makes very hard to get one unfortunately
@archanajha44582 жыл бұрын
Which country & place it is? So nice and peaceful....😍👌.....😌
@krakatoa_8180 Жыл бұрын
Geneva Switzerland 🇨🇭
@watchnerds4 жыл бұрын
He's getting slimmer... I hope he's okay
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
He’s fine, just working a lot ;)
@watchnerds4 жыл бұрын
@@watchestv-com awh... I would love to help him tho.... I'm looking for opportunities atm so I wonder if he got one heheh
@dimman774 жыл бұрын
How do you pronounce his brother's name?
@watchestv-com4 жыл бұрын
That's indeed a tough one 😂😂 but it's doable, promise!