# **6 Watches - MG Watches Studio (17%) / Furlan Marri (17%) / Echo-Neutra (17%) / Haim (17%) / Paulin (17%) / Detroit Watch Co. (17%)** ## **Collection Summary** **"Indie Horology"** This collection is a **diverse mix of independent watch brands** that showcase **unique design philosophies, complications, and horological artistry**. While these brands **aren’t mainstream luxury giants**, they cater to collectors who **appreciate creativity, craftsmanship, and distinctive design choices**. The **MG Watches Studio Supernatural Ogmios** stands out as a **bold, avant-garde design piece**, while the **Furlan Marri Salmon Flyback** adds a **vintage-inspired chronograph complication**. The **Echo-Neutra Rivanera Black** and **Haim Viajero Worldtimer** both offer **tool-watch functionality**, while the **Paulin Modul A** brings a **modernist, Bauhaus aesthetic**. Lastly, the **Detroit Watch Co. 39mm 1701 Power Reserve Exhibition** **grounds the collection with a classic dress watch featuring a power reserve indicator**. This collection excels in **Dials & Design**, **Complications**, and **Rarity**, thanks to the **creative use of color, microbrand exclusivity, and varied complications**. The presence of **a chronograph, world timer, power reserve, and unique dial executions** gives the collection **depth and variety**. This collection would appeal to **independent watch enthusiasts, design-focused collectors, and those who seek unique, small-batch watches with a mix of vintage and modern influences**. --- ## **Overall Collection Rating: 7.9/10.0** ### **Dials & Design Metric (8.8/10.0)** This collection thrives on **aesthetic creativity**. The **Furlan Marri Salmon Flyback’s sector dial, Paulin Modul A’s geometric minimalism, and MG Watches’ avant-garde supernatural design** all showcase **distinct artistic direction**. The **Echo-Neutra’s rugged dial, the Haim’s world timer layout, and the Detroit Watch Co.’s Roman numerals** add further variety. ### **Complications Metric (8.5/10.0)** A strong mix of **flyback chronograph, world timer, power reserve, and unique dial displays** gives this collection **excellent complication depth**. The **Furlan Marri Flyback and Haim Worldtimer** are standout pieces here. ### **Rarity Metric (8.3/10.0)** Microbrand exclusivity ensures that these watches are **not mass-produced**, with many being **limited editions** or produced in **low volumes**. The **Furlan Marri Flyback’s LE status further boosts this score**. ### **Material Metric (8.0/10.0)** While materials are generally **stainless steel, sapphire crystal, and well-finished components**, the **finishing quality is well above mass-market brands**. The **Echo-Neutra’s rugged casework and Detroit Watch Co.’s detailing stand out**. ### **Movement Metric (7.9/10.0)** A **blend of Swiss automatic, quartz, and meca-quartz movements** creates variety. The **Detroit Watch Co. and Echo-Neutra use Swiss autos, while the Furlan Marri features a meca-quartz chronograph**. **The Haim’s automatic world timer movement enhances depth**. ### **Versatility Metric (7.8/10.0)** This collection covers **dress (Detroit Watch Co.), casual (Paulin Modul A), sport/tool (Echo-Neutra), and travel (Haim Worldtimer)**. However, it **lacks a dedicated dive watch or extreme adventure piece**. ### **Brand Metric (7.5/10.0)** While these brands are **respected in the microbrand space**, they **lack global recognition**. Furlan Marri is **perhaps the strongest in reputation**, with Detroit Watch Co. and Echo-Neutra gaining traction. ### **Functions Metric (7.5/10.0)** The **world timer, flyback chronograph, power reserve indicator, and exhibition casebacks** add functionality. However, **no watches exceed 100m water resistance**, limiting rugged functionality. ### **History & Innovation Metric (7.3/10.0)** The brands are **young but making an impact in independent watchmaking**. **Furlan Marri’s neo-vintage aesthetic, Paulin’s design-driven focus, and Haim’s functional worldtimer make them standouts here**. ### **Cohesiveness Metric (7.0/10.0)** While the collection is **unified by its focus on independent watchmaking**, it has **a wide stylistic range from avant-garde to dress to tool watches**, making it **eclectic rather than thematically consistent**. --- ## **Collection Strengths** - **Unique and distinctive microbrand watches** with **well-executed dial designs**. - **Strong mix of complications**, including a **flyback chronograph, world timer, and power reserve**. - **Limited edition and low-production models enhance exclusivity**. ## **Ideas for Improvement** 1. **Add a high-end movement with more finishing** – A watch with a **higher-grade Swiss movement with superior decoration (e.g., a manually finished movement with Geneva stripes)** would improve the **Movement and Material Metrics**. - **Example Addition:** **Habring² Chrono-Felix** (~$5,900) – Austrian independent brand with hand-finished monopusher chronograph movement. 2. **Include a high-water-resistance sports watch** – Adding a **dive or extreme adventure watch (200m+ WR)** would improve **Functions and Versatility**. - **Example Addition:** **Zelos Swordfish Ti 300M** (~$800) – Titanium dive watch with 300m WR and a unique design language. 3. **Introduce an ultra-thin or ultra-elegant dress piece** – A **true haute horology dress watch** would elevate the **Cohesiveness and Material Metrics**. - **Example Addition:** **Nomos Lambda 39mm** (~$6,500) – Ultra-thin, highly refined manual-wind dress watch with an **in-house movement**. ## **Downsizing Advice** - **MG Watches Supernatural Ogmios** could be removed if the collector prefers **a more traditional design focus**. - **Paulin Modul A** could be swapped for a **higher-end minimalist watch**, as its **modernist aesthetic is unique but could be upgraded**. --- ## **Watch by Watch Summary** ### **1) Furlan Marri Salmon Flyback LE-270 (8.3/10.0) - Price Estimate: $3,050** - **Brand (7.8), History & Innovation (8.0), Rarity (8.5), Material (7.5), Dials & Design (9.0), Movement (7.5), Complications (8.8), Functions (7.5), Versatility (7.5)** - **A beautifully designed neo-vintage flyback chronograph with excellent dial finishing**. ### **2) Haim Viajero Worldtimer (8.0/10.0) - Price Estimate: $800** - **Brand (7.5), History & Innovation (7.8), Rarity (7.8), Material (7.5), Dials & Design (8.5), Movement (7.8), Complications (8.5), Functions (7.8), Versatility (8.0)** - **An affordable worldtimer with an elegant layout and solid functionality for travelers**. ### **3) Echo-Neutra Rivanera Black (7.9/10.0) - Price Estimate: $1,570** - **Brand (7.5), History & Innovation (7.5), Rarity (7.8), Material (8.0), Dials & Design (8.0), Movement (7.8), Complications (7.5), Functions (7.8), Versatility (7.5)** - **A rugged, well-built Swiss tool watch with a distinctive dial**. ### **4) Detroit Watch Co. 39mm 1701 Power Reserve Exhibition (7.9/10.0) - Price Estimate: $1,550** - **Brand (7.8), History & Innovation (7.3), Rarity (7.5), Material (7.5), Dials & Design (8.5), Movement (7.8), Complications (7.0), Functions (7.0), Versatility (7.3)** - **A refined dress watch with a power reserve complication**. ### **5) Paulin Modul A (7.5/10.0) - Price Estimate: $1,100** - **Brand (7.5), History & Innovation (7.0), Rarity (7.5), Material (7.5), Dials & Design (8.3), Movement (7.3), Complications (7.0), Functions (7.3), Versatility (7.5)** - **Modernist design with a unique execution**. ### **6) MG Watches Supernatural Ogmios (7.3/10.0) - Price Estimate: $400** - **A bold, avant-garde piece with a unique visual aesthetic**. --- ### **A.I. 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