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Louche: A Synthesis of Industry Mastery and Independent Artistry

Model-T Flying Tourbillon

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Model-V HK Vintage Hong Kong

Senior ceramist is molding clay on spinning throwing-wheel in cozy studio while his little grandson is watching and learning. Sharing experience, family tradition and handwork concept.

"Dicen que el tiempo es una mezcla de dualidad y cinismo que el tiempo es oro y yo no pienso derrochar dinero" 
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Concentrated young boy is molding clay into ceramic pot on spinning throwing wheel and his loving experienced grandfather is talking to him. Pottery and family tradition concept.

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Concentrated young boy is molding clay into ceramic vase on spinning throwing wheel and his loving experienced grandfather is helping him. Pottery and family tradition concept.

Hong Kong is a distinctive locale where Eastern traditions and Western cultures have not merely coexisted but have evolved into a profound and captivating fusion aesthetic. The Louche Watches Model V-HK encapsulates this unique cultural synthesis. We have meticulously engraved the forgotten “Suzhou numerals"—a counting method once prevalent in traditional Hong Kong teahouses, pawnshops, minibuses, and piers, embodying the collective memories of generations of Hong Kong residents—onto the dial. This element serves not merely as a scale but as a poignant reminder of heritage.

Design Soul — The Art of Time: A Fusion of East and West

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Women's mechanical stainless steel watch isolated on a white background

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To confirm your pre-order for the Louche watch, a 50% deposit via PayPal is required. The estimated production lead time is 4 months, with the balance due upon completion. Your watch will be shipped fully insured via express courier (DHL, UPS, or FedEx), and shipping costs are included in the purchase price.

Model-T Flying Tourbillon (Limited Edition 20pcs)

USD 4890 (**Prices do not include VAT)

<h3>Reference: FT01</h3>Dimensions: • Diameter: 41 mm • Height: 11.8 mm • Lug-to-lug: 49 mm Case: • Stainless steel • Wire lugs • Crown positioned at 12 o’clock Crystal: • Mineral crystal Water Resistance: • 3 ATM (30 meters) Movement: • Manual winding • Flying tourbillon • Double barrel Calibre: • 36K0E Functions: • Central hour and minute hands Power Reserve: • Approximately 60 hours Jewels: • 21 Frequency: • 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) Precision: • -15/+15 seconds per day (after casing) Strap: • Size: 22 mm • Material: Epsom leather x 2 (Blue &amp; Grey) Clasp: • Stainless steel butterfly folding clasp Limited Edition: • 20 pieces (numbered 000 to 019)

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To confirm your pre-order for the Louche watch, a 50% deposit via PayPal is required. The estimated production lead time is 1.5 months, with the balance due upon completion. Your watch will be shipped fully insured via express courier (DHL, UPS, or FedEx), and shipping costs are included in the purchase price.

A masterful blend of traditional craftsmanship and advanced mechanics, featuring a perpetual calendar and minute repeater in a limited run of 15 pieces.

Model-X Grand Complication (Limited Edition 15pcs)

Showcasing intricate skeletonized movements with meticulous hand finishing, this edition highlights the mechanical beauty beneath the dial.

Model-S Skeleton Edition (Limited Edition 25pcs)

Engage in hands-on watchmaking workshops led by our master craftsmen, perfect for enthusiasts eager to explore the art of independent watchmaking.

Horological Workshops & Experiences

The inaugural pocket watch emerged, its crown positioned at 12 o'clock – a testament to enduring ergonomic wisdom. Today's standard placement at 3 o'clock makes this a distinctive legacy. The Model-T Flying Tourbillon revives this tradition not merely out of nostalgia, but as a profound tribute to time-honored horological principles.

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41mm in diameter with a remarkably slender profile of just 11.8mm, this timepiece redefines the ergonomics of the contemporary dress watch. Beneath its captivating skeletonized dial lies a meticulously finished double barrel movement, centered by a mesmerizing flying tourbillon at 6 o'clock. Each hand-brushed and polished mainplate bears an individually edge-engraved limited edition number, forging a quiet, personal connection between wearer and artisan.

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practicality meets traditional craftsmanship. The integrated quick-release strap mechanism allows for effortless, tool-free strap changes, simplifying access before winding the watch. Pulling the crown to its first position engages the precise time-setting function. Crisp blued steel hands stand in elegant contrast against the silver-toned bridges, masterfully blending vintage character with exceptional contemporary legibility. Crafted for comfort and longevity, the supple two Epsom calfskin straps are secured by a refined steel butterfly clasp. This clasp features a smooth, integrated pusher mechanism, ensuring both effortless operation and a secure, seamless fit on the wrist.

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Honoring Heritage, Redefining Elegance

Established in 2021, Louche Watches is defined by a rigorous commitment to horology, producing meticulously handcrafted, limited-edition timepieces in Hong Kong. Every watch serves as a testament to our uncompromising aesthetic vision. Experience the distinction of authentic independent watchmaking.

Craft your unique watch with our fully customizable design and craftsmanship process, ensuring a one-of-a-kind horological masterpiece.

Bespoke Timepiece Creation

Expert repair and restoration services to bring your cherished timepieces back to their original glory.

Restoration and Repair

Tailor the internal movement of your watch for optimal performance and personalized mechanical artistry.

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Movement Customization

Explore our exclusive, hand-made limited edition watches that combine traditional techniques with modern aesthetics.

Limited Edition Collections

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Model-VHK (Vintage Hong Kong)

LATEST MODEL - Model VHK

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Based on the modified Seagull ST3600 Manual Winding movement. Changed the screw balance wheel.
Features in-house designed "Vallée de Joux style" bridges, hand finished with chamfering, sandblasting, and mirror polishing. The ratchet and crown wheels 

The Pursuit of Chronometric Excellence in Hong Kong.

Discover the evolution of Louche- a synthesis of heritage and modern innovation within independent horology. Each limited-edition timepiece is meticulously handcrafted, reflecting a mastery informed by over three decades of experience within the global luxury watch industry. Experience the vision behind every watch, born from a profound understanding of horological excellence.

The comprehensive polishing process includes chamfering and sandblasting..

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Expert restoration services breathing new life into cherished heirloom watches with meticulous craftsmanship.

Restoration & Revitalization

Introducing new mechanical complications and innovative movement designs handcrafted exclusively in our Hong Kong atelier.

Mechanical Movement Innovations

Collaborate closely to design a one-of-a-kind watch tailored to your personal style and specifications, handcrafted with precision in Hong Kong.

Custom Bespoke Timepiece

Exclusive hand-assembled wristwatches inspired by classic horological designs, limited to a small batch for true collectors.

Limited Edition Heritage Series

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Horology is the intersection of disciplined engineering and uncompromising artistry.

Louche: The Art of Exceptional Hand-Built Timepieces  

Established in 2021, Louche Watches was born from a singular ambition: to transcend the functional and create timepieces that serve as a testament to independent watchmaking. The name Louche-derived from the signature of my own name, Louis Cheng-symbolizes a departure from the conventional. it represents a bold, distinctive approach to design that challenges the status quo of the modern horological landscape. My vision is informed by over thirty years of diverse experience within the global luxury watch industry. This tenure has provided a profound understanding of what defines a truly remarkable timepiece. Louche is the culmination of that expertise-a brand dedicated to the pursuit of excellence and the realization of a refined aesthetic.To ensure unparalleled quality, every Louche timepiece is meticulously handcrafted by my own hand in Hong Kong. By personally overseeing the execution of each limited-edition series, I guarantee a genuine connection between the watchmaker and the collector.We do not simply produce watches; we curate a celebration of individuality and sophistication. Thank you for joining us in this definitive chapter of independent horology.Louis Cheng Founder, Louche Watches

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Add a distinctive touch to your Louche timepiece with bespoke engravings, making each watch truly one-of-a-kind.

Custom Engraving & Personalization

Expert restoration and servicing of vintage mechanical watches, ensuring precision and longevity while respecting original craftsmanship.

Mechanical Movement Restoration

Ensure your Louche watch performs flawlessly with our comprehensive maintenance program, including cleaning, adjustment, and detailed inspection.

Annual Maintenance & Care Program

Collaborate directly with our master watchmaker to design a unique, personalized timepiece tailored to your vision and style preferences.

Bespoke Horological Design Consultation

Pocket Watch Lineage, Wristwatch Spirit: The ST3600 movement originates from the distinguished Unitas 6497 pocket watch movement of the mid-20th century. Its substantial 37.2mm diameter inherently contributes to its aesthetic appeal. The expansive bridges provide an ideal platform for watchmakers to showcase their expertise.A Modern Interpretation of the Classic: We have invested significantly in the design and production of multiple new, high-quality bridges. The form and arrangement of these bridges draw inspiration from premium Swiss pocket watches of a century past, immediately evoking the vintage allure of mechanical timekeeping's golden era.

Base on ST3600 Manual Winding Movement modified

Modern Sandblasted Base: The primary structure of the bridges undergoes meticulous hand-sandblasting, resulting in a subtle yet profound matte gray texture.Chamfering Polishing: All edges of the bridges are precisely hand-polished using chamfering polishing techniques. This exceptionally time-intensive process enables light to gracefully traverse the movement, creating distinct yet warm lines of brilliance. The center wheel jewels are secured with gold chaton encircling the ruby bearings. This design element is predominantly found in German horology but is also a characteristic of high-end Swiss timepieces.Each movement bridge is individually engraved with a unique serial number.

High-End Watchmaking Finishing:

A Modern Rebirth of a Classic Movement

Showcasing an intricately skeletonized dial revealing the inner workings, this watch celebrates traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics.

This is one of my favorite “poses” of primate bones. Defiant, arms wide, but mouth clenched. It would have been a gibbon before, but now just the shell of what once was.

Heritage Series Skeleton Watch

Featuring a retrograde date complication with exquisite finishing, this limited edition of 10 pieces blends classic design with innovative mechanics.

Model-R Retrograde Date Limited Edition (10pcs)

Collaborate directly with our master watchmaker to design and create a unique timepiece tailored to your personal style and specifications.

Bespoke Custom Watchmaking

is defined by an unwavering commitment to uncompromising quality. To achieve perfect internal and external unity for the Model V-HK, we eschewed readily available universal cases and instead opted for a more challenging approach: designing from the ground up, a decision that incurred costs twenty times greater than utilizing existing case options.Material Selection: We have chosen 904L stainless steel, a material typically reserved for high-end timepieces. In contrast to the more prevalent 316L steel, 904L boasts a higher concentration of nickel and molybdenum. This not only provides superior corrosion resistance but also yields a brighter, whiter luster after polishing, closely resembling platinum, and offering an unparalleled tactile experience.

Independent watchmaking

The 40mm diameter represents a meticulously engineered "golden size." This dimension perfectly accommodates the large movement while simultaneously addressing the contemporary collector's preference for a moderate and comfortable fit. It preserves the aesthetic appeal of a pocket watch movement without the excessive size often associated with wristwatches that can compromise wearer comfort. Unique Lug Design: The V-HK features uniquely designed, multifaceted, machined lugs. These lugs present clean, powerful lines that sharply contrast with the case's curved sides. Their delicate curvature and length are engineered to gently yet firmly secure the timepiece on a variety of wrist sizes, ensuring optimal wearing comfort.

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Double-Sided Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal. The case incorporates high-transparency sapphire crystal glass on both its front and back, with an anti-reflective coating applied to the inner surface. This design ensures that both the retro-styled dial and the intricate movement are viewed with exceptional clarity and without obstruction, as if no barrier were present.

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The Essence of the Casing: A Unique Design

<h3>Reference: VHK01</h3>Case: Diameter (excluding crown): 40mm, featuring an exclusive in-house design. Case thickness (including crystal): ~9mm Lug-to-lug measurement: 46mm Material: Constructed from 904L stainless steel. Crystal: Equipped with a double-sided anti-reflective sapphire crystal. Water Resistance: 3ATMDial: Crafted from German silver, presenting 3D three-dimensional engraved Suzhou numerals and a distinctive Chinese cinnabar stamp brand signature.Hands: Precision-engineered from mirror-polished steel.Movement: Based on the modified Seagull ST3600 Manual Winding movement. Changed the screw balance wheel. Features in-house designed "Vallée de Joux style" bridges, hand finished with chamfering, sandblasting, and mirror polishing. The ratchet and crown wheels exhibit exquisite Snailing polishing. Power reserve: 46 hours Frequency: 21600vph (3Hz) Number of jewels: 17 Manufacturer's warranty: 2 years

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Macro of metal gears, cogs and wheels from old watches.