Pellikaan timing was founded in 2009 in Utrecht with the introduction of the Flying Dutchman. It has to be said Hubert Pellikaan isn’t really a watch maker. Not originally. That needs some explanation.
Hubert Pellikaan is originally a pharmaceutical with more than ten patents to his name in the field of pharmaceuticals, mechanical engineering and since April 22, 2015 also in the field of watches.
Hubert: "If you now get the feeling that you are dealing with a kind of modern-day inventor with preferences for pharmacy and mechanics, then you are in the right direction. Add indomitable curiosity and a serious obsession for watches and voilà, Pellikaan timing is born."
Pellikaan searched for the perfect watch, but it didn't exist in his eyes, so he made one himself. Of course this ambition would not work when done half-heartedly, so he did it with the boldness of the true Dutchman. Thus he combined apparently incompatible design characteristics. Elegant and linear, robust and delicate, sleek and nonchalant. After his first creation, the Flying Dutchman, he went ahead and created a collection with its own personality and even patented techniques. The press jumped on it, and a success was born.
Pellikaan watches are like the man himself: stubborn, painfully precise and light-footed thanks to a touch of -let’s say hypothermic- humour.
Special edition with family code of arms
The publication of the 2nd edition of the book was a reason for Hubert to create a special edition of a Pellikaan Timing watch. A beautiful robust model with the family coat of arms engraved. My son and I are the proud owners of serial numbers 1/10 and 2/10. Possibly more copies could be made in the future if there is sufficient interest. If you are interested, please contact Hubert.
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