Kerbedanz

When it comes to scale of customization, Kerbedanz goes about as far as you can get with its watches. After the client has an initial meeting with the company’s chief design officer and its symbolist—a master of historic symbols of mythology, astrology, and the like—a unique design is crafted that can employ a broad range of traditional techniques, including cloisonné enameling and high-relief engraving. From the initial mockup, both the movement and case are then designed to suit the overall concept. Though Kerbedanz’s movements are manufactured by its high-caliber partners (Technotime and Concepto), the custom build process can take between eight and 10 weeks, as every bit of finishing as well as case and dial manufacturing are completed in-house. To maximize its responsiveness to client wishes, the firm only works on a single watch at a time. (kerbedanz.com)