We could be small when a world map, however the Dutch are able to nice issues! The factor that involves thoughts first is little doubt the stereotypical picket clogs, tulips and windmills however we’re able to way over that. We’re truly a world chief in water administration and a good few different issues as properly. On the watchmaking facet of issues, nice strides have been undertaken prior to now few years to place Dutch manufacturers on the map! Established manufacturers like Christiaan van der Klaauw and Grönefeld proceed to fascinate us, whereas new and thrilling manufacturers like Lebois & Co and Holthinrichs be part of within the motion. Time to take a better take a look at among the newest and best watches popping out of the Netherlands!
D.M.H. Leap Hour
That is the watch that triggered me to rummage round once more at what’s being made in my dwelling nation of the Netherlands; the D.M.H. Leap Hour. Made by one man, Fred Dingemans, in his dwelling atelier, it’s a refreshingly trustworthy slice of artisanal watchmaking. Every part from the case to the distinctive crown building and the dial and hand is made and completed by Fred. The motion is a classic leap hour Tenor Dorley 1736, with time break up between a leaping hour disc, revolving minute disc and a central seconds hand. No two watches leaving Fred’s workshop are alike, as every one is made bespoke. Costs begin at a smart EUR 2,795.
For extra data, please go to DingemansMechanischeHorloges.com.
Fast Information – 39.6mm x 12mm – chrome steel case, brushed – wire lugs – distinctive Dingemans crown – sapphire crystal entrance & again – 30m waterproof – blue lacquered dial, in-house – leaping hour & revolving minute discs – orange lacquered seconds hand – date disc – NOS Tenor Dorly 1376, absolutely serviced – computerized winding – 21,600vph – 48h energy reserve – signed rotor – leather-based or rubber strap with pin buckle – distinctive items, made to order – beginning value of EUR 2,795
Holthinrichs Signature Decoration Delft Blue
Subsequent up is the Signature Decoration by Michiel Holthinrichs, the architect-turned-watchmaker from Delft, the Netherlands. It follows the very profitable and long-running Decoration sequence and pushes the boundaries of his design ethos to new heights. The form is exclusive, with lugs that separate from the titanium case in a really distinct method. It comes with this Delft Blue white ceramic dial, or with a frosted dial in yellow gold, rose gold, white rhodium or black rhodium. Powered by a Sellita SW300 with a customized in-house rotor, the Signature Decoration is the brand new entry-level watch by Holthinrichs, beginning at EUR 3,500 excl. VAT. The Delft Blue dial is barely pricier, at EUR 3,750 excl. VAT.
For extra data, please go to HolthinrichsWatches.com.
Fast Information – 38.5mm x 9.85mm – CNC-machined sculptural titanium case – frosted yellow gold, rose gold, white rhodium, black rhodium completed steel, or ‘Delft Blue’ white ceramic dials – hand-finished faceted openworked arms – Sellita SW-300, top-grade – computerized winding with customized in-house rotor – 28,800vph – 50h energy reserve – leather-based strap with signed pin buckle – everlasting assortment – EUR 3,500 earlier than taxes (Decoration) or EUR 3,750 earlier than taxes (Delft Blue)
De Rijke & Co Amalfi Enamel Sequence
De Rijke & Co is thought for his Amalfi, which comes with a rotatable centre case, making for a enjoyable and really sensible driver’s watch. It began out as a easy three-hander, and that’s nonetheless the core of the gathering, nevertheless it has additionally morphed right into a whimsical Miffy-themed sequence of restricted editions. The newest although is the Amalfi Enamel sequence, with a hand-made Champlevé enamel dial depicting a ship, automotive or airplane that matches the spirit of the watch completely. Every one is restricted to 25 items and depends on a Sellita SW300 computerized. Costs are fairly smart given the craftsmanship on show, at EUR 3,395 excluding taxes!
For extra data, please go to DeRijkeandCo.com.
Fast Information – 38.2mm x 11mm – chrome steel case, with rotatable centre container – sapphire crystal, engraved caseback – 50m waterproof – Champlevé enamel dial in three colors/designs – hand-applied enamel ornament – central hour, minutes & seconds hand – Sellita SW300, high-grade – computerized winding – 28,800vph – 42h energy reserve – grained calf leather-based strap with pin buckle – restricted to 25 items per color – EUR 3,395 (excl. taxes)
Christiaan van der Klaauw grande planetarium eccentric
The stellar Grande Planetarium Eccentric is the most recent masterpiece by Christiaan van der Klaauw and one which expands on the already mind-boggling Planetarium. The ‘normal’ Planetarium was already the world’s smallest mechanical planetarium, and the Grande Planetarium Eccentric provides the remaining two planets to it, to make a complete of eight celestial our bodies. Every one follows its personal trajectory throughout the starry Aventurine dial, with central arms indicating time. The motion is a modular building with a base by Andreas Strehler and a module designed in-house. It is available in rose gold for EUR 208,000 or platinum for EUR 227,000.
For extra data, please go to Klaauw.com.
Fast Information – 44mm x 14.3mm – 950 platinum or 18k rose gold case, polished – sapphire crystal entrance & again – Aventurine glass dial – eccentric planetarium indication with colored planets – open-tip arms – Manufacture Calibre (Andreas Strehler base, in-house module) – computerized winding – 21,600vph – 60h energy reserve – planetary indication with eccentric trajectories and correct rotational speeds for all 8 planets – darkish blue leather-based strap with folding clasp – EUR 208,000 in rose gold, EUR 227,000 in platinum
Lebois & Co Heritage Chronograph
I may have opted for Airain as an alternative of Lebois & Co as each are headed by the identical Dutchman, Tom van Wijlick, however I believe the Lebois & Co Heritage Chronograph is simply beautiful. It is available in fairly a variety of kinds, all specializing in a bicompax chronograph show and backed by a manually wound La Joux-Perret motion. The design varies by way of the bezel (stepped or bevelled) and the dimensions on the dial (pulsometer, telemeter, tachymeter) and there’s even a particular Indian Bikes version, which is absolutely cool! All come on a leather-based strap, and costs are the identical whatever the reference; EUR 3,075.
For extra data, please go to LeboisandCo.com.
Fast Information – 39mm x 13.9mm (10.5mm with out crystal) – chrome steel case, brushed & polished – bevelled or stepped bezel – sapphire crystal entrance & again – 50m waterproof – bi-compax dial in varied colors – printed (Indian version) or utilized numerals – leaf- or sword-shaped arms – tachymeter/telemeter/pulsometer scales – La Joux-Perret LC-450, manually wound – 28,800vph – 60h energy reserve – suede leather-based strap with pin buckle – EUR 3,075
Grönefeld 1941 Grönograaf
Tim and Bart Grönefeld are maybe the best-known Dutch watchmakers in the mean time, and rightfully so. Coming from Oldenzaal, within the japanese a part of the Netherlands, are among the most beautiful watches you could find in our nation. The 1941 Grönograaf, a verbal play on the brother’s final identify and the Dutch phrase for Chronograph is a chief instance of their work. The design splits time between an off-centred hour and minute show with a subdial for the working seconds, and a central seconds hand with a 30-minute counter for the chronograph. Additionally seen on the dial is the ability reserve, plus the velocity governor that ensures the mild zero-reset for the chronograph. No orders are taken at this level, so that you’re fairly out of luck in case you had been seeking to get hold of one!
For extra data, please go to Gronefeld.com.
Fast Information – 40mm x 11.30mm – chrome steel or tantalum case, polished – sapphire crystal entrance & again – 30m waterproof – multi-level dial with varied kinds of ending – flame-blued arms – calibre G-04, in-house – hand-wound column wheel chronograph – 408 elements – 21,600vph – 53h energy reserve – velocity regulator (seen dial-side) for mild zero-reset – handmade leather-based strap with pin buckle – restricted to 188 items in metal & 25 items in tantalum – EUR 155,000 (metal) or EUR 165,000 (tantalum)
