F.P. Journe

François-Paul Journe, Thomas Aubert and Dr. Henry Tay. ...  

would very happily wear in a smaller size. Good stuff.

He joins a competitive market of other small independent brands, including the amazing Remy Kools! Among others!

Such terrible photos but some beautiful timepieces. ...  

For example, you turn it over, insert the key into the back, and as you wind it the stars shoot around. Then you move the key to the other arbor and set the time. Nowadays that would be a big deterrent to selling and wearing the watch. But as a wrist vers...  

I wonder if it could have had to flat crowns on the back but the key is a charming element and keeps the watch thinner. Choices choices. ...  

That these school watches are getting more and more “polished” in terms of design and finish. This may be a preference or bias of the judges. It may be just me, but I prefer the simpler more handmade look. I have no doubt that he will be successful.

...of the screws. Nothing that can't be worked out...

He made this in high school?? Oh my, I am humbled

Still, I completely agree with you. 23 yo and demonstrating skill and talent at such a high level is humbling for me too. It’s quite a way beyond what many watch makers are capable of.