My new Ressence Type 1s by Alain Silberstein

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I think the proof is in the pudding. Members express their approval and disapproval of all sorts of watches...both vintage and new...old styles and new trends.

Do you run up to your neighbors and express your disapproval of their wardrobe? Didn’t think so.

This is an incoming thread. OP is sharing his new piece. Your approval is not needed. At least read the topic of the thread before inject your limited and unsolicited opinion.
 
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Always interested in seeing a Silberstein. That's a very nice one, every Silberstein design has something interesting about it. Enjoy your new watch.

I got my first Alain Silberstein back in 1992 in Cannes, France after I had seen it on the cover of a German wristwatch magazine, at the time he was essentially unknown. The Swiss always sniffed at Silberstein because he wasn't Swiss, so what could he possibly know. Anyway, I've got twelve Silberstein's from the 90's, plus a Silberstein wall clock that sits in my foyer and strikes once at each hour. He is way under appreciated for all of the ideas that he introduced that the Swiss thought were sacrilege, or impossible, like putting a PVD coating on the movement, case and bracelet, using diamonds on a steel watch, covering a watch case in rubber and leather, using cloissone to cover a curved watch surface, the use of bright blue, red and yellow as focal points, and more. Many people think they are cheap watches, cheaply made. Not so, they are very well designed and constructed using well finished Swiss movements.

Here are a few of my Silbersteins. 1. Krono Noel 1993, 100 pc edition and COSC rated, I believe this was the first design made with a blacked out dial that eventually became popular decades later. 2. The 'Black Storm' chrono using a Frederic Piguet movement, cloisonne applied to bezel and case, and 3. A Kronomarine with 200m WR with matte PVD finish, screw down crown.

What incredible pieces! Three amazing examples of what makes him such a unique watchmaker.

I agree with you about him being an underrated innovator… ahead of his time in many ways.

It makes me happy to see that he is finally getting some of the recognition he deserves.
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I disagree. The point of this forum is to politely express your opinion when things are presented.

I have to admit it’s a little odd to be resurrecting a months-old thread to share that sort of opinion.

Not even sure how you would stumble upon a thread this old unless you were looking for it.

Regardless, you’re entitled to your opinion and have to live with your disposition, so no skin off my nose.
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Beautiful watch, congratulations! I first learned of this brand just about a year ago (yeah, late to the party) but fell in love. I, just this past weekend, finally pulled the trigger on a Type 3.5B. I never though I’d use this word with any Ressence, but: mine now seems so pedestrian compared to yours! Yours is just incredible looking!

Hah! Thank you very much for the kind words

Every Ressence is special in my opinion. I’ve wanted one since I first laid eyes on the oil-filled Type 3. When this Silberstein-designed one appeared I finally bit the bullet and dug into the wallet
 
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I disagree. The point of this forum is to politely express your opinion when things are presented.

I normally refrain from chiming in when things turn sour (I have observed they regularly do in threads where you jump in) but the usual advice I have seen on this forum is : there is a thread/something for everyone, if something doesn’t interest you or only evokes negative feelings, rather keep quite and continue scrolling.

I attribute this to what makes this place positive and relatively conflict free. And it’s something that when applied to one’s personal life, one will find also has a positive overall effect. Memo received hopefully 😀

Back to the OP and his watch : that is a fantastic Ressance. Congrats! The only other that came close to this was the one whose color way was chosen from user submissions ( was it ‘only watch’?). Thanks for highlighting Wei Kohs new endeavor…sounds really interesting and I look forward to following it…however, as things have gone with LE’s, it will likely always be sold out in seconds and not for mere mortals…so good on ya for snagging one.