2+1 Recommended by LOFT
Daniel PintoIn this new installment of 2+1, we recommend these fantastic Instagram accounts, favorites of the LOFT team and the watchmaking community.
1. Konstantin Chaykin
The quintessential Russian watchmaker. Famous for his dials resembling clown faces, Chaykin has managed to deliver a highly original and irreverent look, combined with a level of finish and complications that put him on par with contemporaries like Votulainen and Ferdinand Berthoud. Watches for those who dare and that always bring a smile to your face, or rather, give you one.
Instagram: @k_chaykin
2. Christophe Claret
The Magician of Time is one of the most creative watchmakers of his generation, delivering timepieces that offer new ways of visualizing and appreciating time. Some of his most famous pieces, such as the Poker , are true automatons , capable of replicating a card game using only mechanical elements. The fact that all of this can fit inside a wristwatch makes it even more impressive. Price aside, what Claret achieves is truly an illusion that draws the attention of both seasoned collectors and curious onlookers who are mesmerized by seeing these sculptures of movement in action.
Instagram: @christopheclaretofficial
3. MANSORY
If we're talking about independent brands, we can't leave out one of the most famous "customizers" in the automotive world, Mansory. From McLaren sports cars to Rolls-Royce SUVs, the guys at Mansory know how to transform a car from a classic beauty to a monster on the road. Blue snakeskin interiors, bespoke aerodynamic kits, and all kinds of mechanical upgrades, always executed at the highest level, are what have transformed this firm into a key player in this very special industry, where we can discover new beasts every day on their Instagram feed. Just watch from afar and you'll continue to drool.
Instagram: @mansory
