Hand-Drawn Watch Art Book Gift

brandon1 · 2012-07-23T08:04:06Z

Discover a unique gift: a handmade book of freehand watch drawings, including Omega Speedmaster and Dufour Simplicity. A testament to art and horology.

brandon1

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Brandon1 shares a deeply personal and extraordinary gift from his girlfriend: a handmade book filled with intricate, freehand drawings of luxury watches. This post celebrates the intersection of horology and art, demonstrating how passion for watches can inspire unique creative expressions and strengthen personal connections.

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All,

A few weeks ago, my incredible girlfriend (an artist) decided to embark on a project to learn about watches (for my sake!) by drawing them. After weeks of work she presented the drawings to me in a small book while we were on a weekend getaway in Chicago. In addition to the sketches, she actually made the book by hand, binding the pages together herself! This is absolutely one of the most incredible gifts anyone has ever given me, and I wanted to share a few of the drawings with you!

Also, note that she drew all of these completely freehand without tracing! The Speedmaster drawing alone took more than 40 hours. The Dufour Simplicity movement is another of my favorites. She certainly has a new appreciation for watches, and I for sketching!

Finally, the Blancpain manufacture drawing is actually based on a photo I took when I visited there last year!

Enjoy!

B

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The author shares additional drawings, including a "New Model Co-Axial" and a "Voutilainen Decimal Repeater," further showcasing the artist's talent and dedication.
The drawings are described as beautiful and the gift as priceless, highlighting the romantic value of such a personalized, handmade present over an actual watch.
The gift is considered one of the coolest ever for a watch enthusiast, evoking strong emotions and appreciation for the artist's effort.
The drawings are recognized as a true piece of art and love, demonstrating special empathy with watches and wishing the couple lasting enjoyment of the gift.
The "long walk Home" drawing is particularly captivating for one collector, described as absolutely hypnotic.
The drawings, especially the "Amagneto," are highly praised, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing watch details.

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amanico

Jul 23, 2012

She draws them so well that she must love watches! I am really impressed. Best, Nicolas

Hororgasm

Jul 23, 2012

Two things are very obvious 1) she is very talented and 2) she is in very much in love with you...treasure the book and her. Congrats. Enviously, Horo

DonCorson

Jul 23, 2012

Impressive talent. You are a lucky man. Don

Jacky

Jul 23, 2012

Hi, Handwork like these are the most precious, especially if they are from your loved ones...treasure them. Regards Jacky

mrsnak

Jul 23, 2012

...into a very successful multimedia piece. .This is what impressed me the most. Loved the words and the composition...

cen@jkt

Jul 24, 2012

I like the 4th picture the most. cen@jkt

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