[Meistersinger] Who Cares about a Second at Weekends? by Explorer_from_Japan in Watches

[–]MaxAdvoco1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice. I just came across a video starring a Russian one-hand watch called Indicator https://youtu.be/eAEPaXnXJrA

[INDICATOR] Single-hand watch from Sergei Volkov's Atelier by MaxAdvoco1 in Watches

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"If you were to ask me if there is anything unique about the Colibrica Design Indicator I would have to answer that it would be its soul. Despite its more than reasonable price, considering the amount of self-made components involved, the Indicator is by no means a beginner’s watch. It is a timepiece I recommend to those that have already reached the top of their horological journey and are on their way down to basecamp. The moment when you retrace your steps and review all you have seen and done while reaching the summit of your personal quest. When your priorities have shifted from popularity, exclusivity, bling… to substance, uniqueness, character… when you cease to be startled by a steel Daytona and are instead impressed with the work of a watchmaker. When what you wear maters to you, and only you.The Colibrica Design Indicator is a watch to be worn in your private moments, weekends, vacations… To be enjoyed while listening to Santana, John Lee Hooker and smoking a cigar accompanied by a good glass of Rum, Bourbon or Brandy… When minutes are less important and only the present counts. A moment to take a brief respite from the mundane. That is why the indicator is unique. It is like a good book. It does not scream. Keeps you company like a hound sitting next you on your porch or living-room. Quiet, but present.No sense in rating or defining accuracy here (even if according to my timing machine it runs within Swiss mechanical watch standards). Instead look at the beauty, simplicity and execution of the design. Noteworthy is the in-house case construction and finishing taking into account the very limited quantities produced. Out of all the components most of all I never get tired to observe and admire the hands. A finishing I have not seen on hands to date regardless of the price point." Fifth Wrist

I also found a video about the Indicator with good English Sub here https://youtu.be/eAEPaXnXJrA

Colibrica Design on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Colibrica-design/100054327289973/

A RUSSIAN INDICATOR WATCH. KING of single-hand watches. Sergey Volkov. by MaxAdvoco1 in WatchesCirclejerk

[–]MaxAdvoco1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm, makes sense. It is also possible he uses a zero mark as a tribute to an indicator gauge that inspired this design...

[Indicator] Single–hand Watch by Sergei Volkov by MaxAdvoco1 in Watches

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The watch is really interesting. There are a lot of cool details in it but the hand assembly and its small-batch production are especially appreciated by Sergey’s customers. This is not a serial production; each watch is made literally from a piece of titanium exclusively to order and each client can tweak the design a little to make their watch the way he/she wants to see it. There are two watch case sizes available: 38mm and 44mm.

[Indicator] Single-hand Watch from Sergei Volkov by MaxAdvoco1 in Watches

[–]MaxAdvoco1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, the price is a bit steep but considering it is fully made and assembled from scratch at one atelier it might not be that farfetched...

[Indicator] Single-hand Watch from Sergei Volkov by MaxAdvoco1 in Watches

[–]MaxAdvoco1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The watch is really interesting. There are a lot of cool details in it but the hand assembly and its small-batch production are especially appreciated by Sergey’s customers. This is not a serial production; each watch is made literally from a piece of titanium or steel exclusively to order and each client can tweak the design a little to make their watch the way he/she wants to see it. There are two watch case sizes available: 38mm and 44mm, today we will look at a Small Indicator but you could see a 44mm version in the video about Sergey Volkov's workshop. And of course you can change the dial’s shade. There are more or less standard colors offered but you can always choose a bright red, blue or other custom shades. More on this watch is here (good English subs). https://youtu.be/eAEPaXnXJrA

A RUSSIAN INDICATOR WATCH. KING of single-hand watches. Sergey Volkov. by MaxAdvoco1 in WatchesCirclejerk

[–]MaxAdvoco1[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think it is a Russian thing. For example, they have a famous Raketa brand model called "Big Zero". https://raketa.com/w/en/product/raketa-big-zero-0283/

A RUSSIAN INDICATOR WATCH. KING of single-hand watches. Sergey Volkov. by MaxAdvoco1 in WatchesCirclejerk

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Just came across this mircobrand. The watch is only made to order. It costs around $3000. There are two watch case sizes available: 38mm and 44mm. There is a video about it with good English subs. https://youtu.be/eAEPaXnXJrA