Why This Watchmaker Only Makes 5 Watches a Year

18 September 2026 | Hong Kong

Imagine spending hundreds of hours building a watch without knowing if it will run until the very end. That's the philosophy behind Oscillon's L'Instant de Vérité ("The Moment of Truth"). Crafted entirely by hand using restored vintage machinery, each watch is assembled from components individually made from raw sheets of metal. No CNC machines. No automation. Just traditional watchmaking pushed to its limits. Producing only five watches per year, Oscillon represents a rare vision of modern independent watchmaking: preserving centuries-old craftsmanship while pursuing technical innovation.

This Oscillon L'Instant de Vérité will be offered in the upcoming Important Watches Auction in Sotheby's Hong Kong, presented in partnership with Marriott Luxury Group.

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