I think I saw those out of the corner of my eye, but was on a bit of a mission. Looks really nice. Were they assembling watches from various parts? Or machining one-offs? 

Always happy for a good .02 😀 - and really glad you enjoyed the write up.  It's nice when people let you know they liked something you put out there - THANKS!

ok... to your .02:

1. Oris - I feel like this is one area I missed out on.  I was so focused on the Aquis when I went to the Oris booth, that I didn't try on anything else (sure, my time was limited, but I've admired a lot of what Oris has been doing.)  I like the big crown - especially the pointer dates.  Now I kind of wished I'd slowed down enough to check them (and the Propilot Xs, and the divers 65, and the rectangular models) out.
2.  Maen - I'm really surprised by how much I liked the Manhattan 37, and how I keep thinking about it. So glad to hear you love your Maen - the price to quality ratio feels particularly good with these!
3.  Hanhart:  They had a wide range of pieces, but again, I have to say, I was pretty focused on trying that 417 ES in 39mm on.  So I might have missed out on some other great stuff - but glancing over their models, this is the one I keep coming back to. How do you like your Pioneer Preventer 9?  I dig the small seconds at 9 and those cathedral hands.

Appreciate the dialog! 🍻

My criteria don't usually include "connection to killers." 😂

But I also really like that throwback 50s model you're showing there!  Those triangle indices 👌!

I KNOW!  Just stunning.  And the pictures can't really give you the full effect.

It's an Uncle Seiko jubilee bracelet. It changed the whole feeling for me in the best way. I felt some of the others out there were too chunky for the watch, but not this on IMO. 

Was good meeting you as well! I've had those Oak & Oscar guys on my radar for a while. Got a chance to talk with them for a bit. There is something about the sandwich dials that seem simple at first glance, but are really well thought out. 

Great to meet you as well! Looking forward to hearing more about your project as it progresses!