Watch Caseback Medley: Horological Artistry

Hororgasm · 2017-08-02T05:14:15Z

Explore stunning watch casebacks and movements from collectors' personal collections. See F.P. Journe, A. Lange & Söhne, MB&F, and more.

Hororgasm

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Hororgasm's original post invites collectors to share images of their favorite watch casebacks, emphasizing the aesthetic and emotional impact of finely crafted movements. He categorizes movements into three types, from functional to awe-inspiring, setting the stage for a community showcase of horological artistry. This thread highlights how a watch's 'backside' can be as captivating as its dial.

Howdy fellow fair members of the horological shire,

when it comes to watch movements, there are broadly three categories

1) generic time only, with different levels of finishing like the Unitas or ETA 2824. Plain Jane, maybe with some make up.

2) complications like chronos or flying tourbillons, maybe better defination or slightly complex. Pleasant, like the girl next door.

and then .......

3) those that are AWE-inspiring or just WOW. they stimulate the hormones, and tickle your senses. they rouse your spirits, and stir your loins. the Angelina Jolies and Kirsten Dunst of this world, and Mariyln Monroe and Vivien Leigh of yesteryears. Kirsten Dunst said it well .....I dont try to be sexy, but if you are it comes out. if you are not, you're not.

I enclose here some of my favourites from my humble collection. I am not going to mention the watch references, can you guess them?

Show us some of your favourite casebacks FROM YOUR OWN COLLECTION . not internet images please.

Best, till next Wednesday Caseback....Horo

Key Points from the Discussion

The original author emphasizes that true appreciation for watches like the MB&F Legacy Machine series extends beyond aesthetics to understanding the innovative design philosophy behind them, such as Max Büsser's 'time prism' concept.
Many contributors, including Alkiro1, Alex83, zabreg1 Mr White, and willski, enthusiastically shared macro shots of their own collection's casebacks, featuring brands like F.P. Journe, A. Lange & Söhne, H. Moser & Cie, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and MB&F, demonstrating a shared appreciation for movement finishing.
Alex83 notes that A. Lange & Söhne movements are consistently a decision factor for collectors due to their exceptional finishing and design, making them 'horological monuments'.
The discussion highlights the emotional connection collectors have with 'WOW' movements, describing them as stimulating senses and spirits, akin to appreciating iconic beauty.
The thread implicitly showcases a wide range of movement types and finishing techniques, from traditional German silver plates to modern kinetic art, providing a visual guide to diverse horological aesthetics.

The Discussion

john c

Aug 2, 2017

....and lovely photos. Thanks for posting. Best, John.

zabreg1 Mr White

Aug 2, 2017

I need to take some better photos before posting, though. My photo skills can't do justice to some of the movements.

maxmanzo

Aug 2, 2017

I'd wear them upside down! I wish I'd be able to share something similar sooner or later. KR, Max

Alkiro1

Aug 2, 2017

Here's mine (mainly macro mouvement shots). François-Paul Journe Chronomètre Bleu A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk H. Moser & Cie Mayu Jaeger LeCoultre Master Tourbillon Breguet La Tradition Best wishes Alkiro

Hororgasm

Aug 2, 2017

I only have phone camera, not even a proper point and shoot, let alone DSLR or the new fangled mirrorless.....all greek to me.I will learn and do macros best, Horo

willski

Aug 2, 2017

With a high likelihood of causing temporary blindness...! Here are a few of mine: 1815 Chrono: Richard Lange: 1858 Chrono:

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