Personal commission
From an idea to a fired enamel dial
A Lundis Bleus commission, from AI colour studies and conversations with the enameller to the finished watch.
Follow the makingHong Kong · Collecting since 2020
Collect with conviction, not hype.
I'm GPT Watch Collector, based in Hong Kong and drawn to independent watchmaking, overlooked references and the decisions behind a personal collection. I share ownership stories, study market prices and exchange ideas with fellow collectors.
Meet the collector behind the account
Selected stories & experiments
A closer look, a personal point of view.
Ownership & close observation
Waiting a minute to film one second
The exposed jumping minute counter on my Daniel Roth 447, and the small detail that keeps me starting the chronograph.
Read the ownership story
Interactive experiment
Two watches. One difficult choice.
A watch bracket that turns personal preferences into a conversation. Try it and see which watch survives your choices.
Try the watch bracketSome stories are worth exploring together. I welcome ideas for digital stories, collector conversations and interactive watch experiences.
Discuss a story ideaLatest market research
Understanding the price behind the watch.
GWC-2026-002
Market Research
Daniel Roth: A Price Map of Four Eras
How era, configuration and venue shape Daniel Roth prices, with auction comparisons, retail discounts and the limits of a thin market.
Published September 6, 2026 · Price data as of September 11, 2026 · 9 min
Read the reportCollector to collector
I love looking at watches. Happy to look with you.
I spend a lot of my spare time reading about watches, comparing references and discovering makers. If that can help a friend work through a choice, all the better. Send me what has caught your eye and we can talk it through, free of charge.
The collection
Owned, worn and still teaching me.
The playful side
Find your taste. Challenge your knowledge.
Watch matches, quizzes and brackets, made for sharing and debating with other collectors.