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| Posted: Wed Feb 27th, 2013 03:48 am |
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Hammerfjord Moderator 
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Kazimon is neither a micro brand,nor an Asian brand,but an independent watchmaker,manufacturing 100% Made in Germany watches in his own facility. I couldn't agree more Oscar but I'm surprised that it still have to be mentioned here after those years... July 2010 I was already stating in the arrival thread of my 1500 custom. "For those who are not familiar with Kazimon's new creation, the 1500 is a 100% inhouse "Made in Germany" watch. Master Kenzo supervise the all making from a pure bloc of 316 steel and can proudly say that no component come from oversea's country." I also can recall that it's a detail who been brought up regularly. Since Kazim and me had regular dialogs when cooking this project, I had answers about components provenance: Double dome sapphire crystal , gaskets, dial&hands was already all Made-in-Germany and this watch model except the movement, could present itself 100% German made, as also the first in-house case from the Kazimon workshop. Previous cases was made by Fricker if I recall right. There's a bunch of companies making them own cases who can't tell any of that as they outsource many components. Crystals are often coming from Asia, even on known brands. My 1500 is still among my top favorite watches simply because of it's low run(100 pieces) in S.steel case and it's unique feel. I'm sure on my side, that if a lower price S.steel Nautilus2 would have been presented, people would have reacted differently.
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| Posted: Wed Feb 27th, 2013 07:40 am |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS 
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Khronos wrote:It is not a watch I would buy, but purely on the ground that I honestly have not made my mind up where I stand on bronze watches. Well stated Khronos, not sure why this thread turned in this direction. I am certain that none of the comments here were meant to be a personal attack on Kazim. He is a friend of this Forum. The information shared, gave valuable insight into his watch making and reputation, which is a help to all of us. That said , I take offense to the notion that if someone holds a different opinion, they are in some way an uneducated watch enthusiast and clueless. Buy what you want and enjoy the hobby.
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| Posted: Wed Feb 27th, 2013 10:46 am |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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Tony Duronio wrote:Khronos wrote: Well, I never meant to be offensive or taking people for idiots Tony. I also hope that you didn't feel targeted in any way. Because from my side, I always thought that the regulars of the forum did know that Kazim was holding a high standard on his watches through self making and exclusively German parts. This said, sorry if you misinterpreted my meanings.
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| Posted: Wed Feb 27th, 2013 10:52 am |
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timesofplenty 3T WIS 
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oagaspar wrote:Scott,I didn't buy my Kazimon 1500-b until I saw the amazing patina you developed on yours...it is still one of my favorites! You're not the first person (or second, or third...) to say this, maybe I've earned a Kazimon sponsorship!  The 1500b is one of my favorites too; always at the back of the line when its time to sell something.
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| Posted: Wed Feb 27th, 2013 11:01 am |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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I don't believe anyone aimed anything at you Gumba? ...this thread has been educational imho,and to further educate let's break it down to what started this all,"Price"...the price of the watch is 2290.euros,which to the euro community is a pretty fair price,it is only when broken down to dollars that some seem to believe it is high? Kazim has nothing to do with the conversion rate,nor the suffering dollar to euro situation,and right now the euro is high,so why condemn him for this? In this hobby we need to look at it from a World position,and as far as rising costs for premium watches,well, we have seen them sky rocket over the years.Germany is one of the most expensive Countries to do business in,and the watch business is not exempt...shipping from Germany is expensive,taxes are high,and skilled labor is higher,so expect to pay more. 
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| Posted: Wed Feb 27th, 2013 11:08 am |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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For me it's not the Euro who been strong lately: It's the Dollar who been weak in fact. The Euro is around 7 Nok since the crisis(before it was 8 Nok) but the Dollar been falling lately and lays at around 5 Nok and it's kind of low because regulary it's more like 6-7 Nok for a $. If Kazim would have lived in the US, I would have make a good deal in fact... 
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| Posted: Wed Feb 27th, 2013 11:18 am |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS
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Guys, I did not take it personal. Just voiced an opinion, and want to keep this place open to various opinions and discussions, in a civil manner. As we have seen much info has been given, and I believe this will be helpful to everyone.
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| Posted: Wed Feb 27th, 2013 11:26 am |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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Hammerfjord wrote: For me it's not the Euro who been strong lately: It's the Dollar who been weak in fact.you are right Will...the dollar is very weak,and that is a big problem when buying not only outside the US,but within as well. 
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| Posted: Wed Feb 27th, 2013 11:37 am |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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oagaspar wrote:Hammerfjord wrote:For me it's not the Euro who been strong lately: It's the Dollar who been weak in fact.you are right Will...the dollar is very weak,and that is a big problem when buying not only outside the US,but within as well. Unlucky for you but lucky for me since the Norwegian Krone been strong and stable lately. That saved me many buks those last months... Last year, when the $ was at the same level like the € is now, you would have pay 2300$ for this watch
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| Posted: Fri Mar 1st, 2013 03:41 pm |
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Kazimon 3T WIS 
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| Posted: Fri Mar 1st, 2013 05:54 pm |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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Looking superb! Thanks for the shots Kazim. If one day I get to be converted to the bronze religion, I might regret this one...
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| Posted: Fri Mar 1st, 2013 07:50 pm |
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stew77 Admin 
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Agreed...that is one HOT German beauty Kazim!!!   The case machining and dial is spectacular and I absolutely love the raised crystal too!!!  If not for a weak US dollar...
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