As the dust settles after Baselworld 2018, we all have a new selection of wants and needs from our favourite brands. The long awaited release of the steel Rolex GMT Master II 'Pepsi' and the Patek Philippe Nautilus perpetual have drawn a lot of attention, however, we thought we would do a round-up of our favourite independents from the show. Rather than give our own impressions, we asked four collectors, SJX, Gary G, Chris Beccan and Michael Hickcox to give us their take. 

First up is SJX of SJXWatches.com; an editorial platform focussing on independent watchmaking. SJX's collection ranges from FP Journe Tourbillons to A. Lange & Söhne and Patek Philippe, here are his thoughts on the new Akrivia / Rexhep Rexhepi Chronometre Contemporain. 

SJX: "The Akrivia Chronometre Contemporain doesn't do very much - it just tells the time - but it does so in careful, hand-finished flair. The movement is functionally simple but includes two smart, practical features: a hacking, zero-reset seconds, as well as a 100-hour power reserve despite the calibre's modest 30mm diameter.

But more alluring than the functionality is the movement finishing, which has been executed to an exceptionally high standard. High enough that it brings to mind watches like the Seiko Credor Eichi II, Voutilainen Vingt-8 and Dufour Simplicity. The Chronometre Contemporain prototypes still require refining, but one can imagine greatness if the finished product li