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IGOTT2 Moments – Ludovic Ballouard
[In this series of vignettes I will highlight a few of the key points that the independent watchmakers made during their presentations on Day 3 (June 1) of the IGOTT. Some are direct quotes, and others give you an insight into the presentation.]
Ludovic presenting the P10 Upside Down to the IGOTT2 audience...
Born in France in 1971 and interested in building model aeroplanes since 12 years of age. In 1987, at 16 years of age, planned to become a dental technician, but his school recommended watchmaking as an alternative.
From 1988-91 trained in France. From 1992-97 worked as an aircraft instrument technician in Brittany.
Relocated to Switzerland in 1998 and worked for 3 years at Franck Muller.
Then worked at F.P.Journe for 7 years, particularly with the Grand Sonnerie.
Became independent in April 2009 to develop the Upside Down watch.
The concave case side of the Upside Down produces an upside down reflection. Sleek buttresses protect the crown which is engraved by hand with "LB".
The pin buckle is in the shape of a "B" for Ballouard. All hidden parts in the watch are decorated.
Ludovic wearing my F.P.Journe Dead Seconds ...
... and demonstrating the differences in the cases. Note that the sides of the Upside Down are concave and produce an inverted, 'upside down', reflection. Also the lugs on the Upside Down are rounded and smoothed in all planes compared with the sharper edges of the F.P.Journe barrel case.
1pm and time to finish lunch ...
Andrew
IGOTT2 Moments – Ludovic Ballouard
Definitely quite an interesting watchmaker!
i find this Upside Down watch so interesting...
Thanks for adding the movement shots ...
i like...
