There’s a new wave of independent watchmakers shaking up the timepiece world and gaining currency among both the wide-eyed newcomer and the seasoned, moneyed collector. Stretching across the globe, these makers and designers are bringing an untraditional twist to a very traditional industry. Unlike the marquee indies of recent vintage—Roger W. Smith, MB&F, Kari Voutilainen, Greubel Forsey, and Christophe Claret, to name a few—this crop is schooled in a number of disciplines, from art to physics, although not necessarily horology.
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