SalonQP 2014: a portraits gallery

Nov 12, 2014,12:16 PM
 

The SalonQP 2014 has just closed its doors and once again, it was a very successful event thanks to the balanced mix between large and small brands, known and unknown companies. But more than the watches, the Salon gives the opportunity to meet and discuss with a lot of independent watchmakers. The AHCI and more generaly the independent brands represented a large share of the exhibitors for the deepest pleasure of the visitors. I should not forget the large brands like JLC or Chopard which also contributed a lot to this success. Let's take an example: JLC set up a sound lab which allowed to the guests to understand better the world of striking watches. A very impressive booth!

As usual, I propose you my gallery of pictures taken during the 3 days of the Salon.

I would like to thank a lot all the watchmakers and the teams of the brands for their availability and kindness.


4 legends of independent watchmaking, Bart Grönefeld, Stepan Sarpaneva, Ludovic Ballouard and Tim Grönefeld:





And I was very happy to be with these guys!




Vianney Halter with Laurence:




Marco Lang:





Aaron Becsei:




Konstantin Chaykin:





Daniel Jimenez Pastor and Aniceto Pita:




Monique Wyssmüller (Montblanc) is always hard at work!




The De Bethune team (Katidja Valy, Tifanny Poupaert and Pierre Jacques):




Vincent Dupontreué (Breva):




Fiona Krüger was wearing her Black Skull:





Marc Jenni:





Martin Frei, Timothy Everest and Felix Baumgartner. I took this picture at Everest's workshop. Strange location? Not so strange because a special UR-110 was unveiled in partnership with the famous English fashion designer. I will come back to it!




Frédéric Jouvenot and his fiancée:





Giles Ellis (Schofield):




I'm discovering the latest Schofield watch, the Beater:






Masaki Saito and Ludovic Ballouard:




And Kari Voutilainen:




Thanks a lot to them!

Fr.Xavier


This message has been edited by foversta on 2014-11-12 12:17:36 This message has been edited by foversta on 2015-06-29 14:15:45


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Thank you for sharing these photos!

 
 By: MichaelC : November 12th, 2014-13:45
It is great to see the faces with the names. Some of the folks I have met, many I have not. And good to see your smiling face there too!

You are right!

 
 By: foversta : November 16th, 2014-13:14
The Salon made me very happy! Thanks Michael! Fx

Wow! An All-Star Lineup!

 
 By: pingtsai : November 14th, 2014-00:00
So very cool! thanks for the report!

What a pleasure for the eyes Thank you

 
 By: Bill : November 14th, 2014-00:45
You can really see the passion in each watchmakers eye. The fire is burning strong. Thanks Bill

Cool pics...

 
 By: RobCH : November 14th, 2014-06:15
Thanks F-X...whish I'd been there