Horological Meandering

The fusee-and-chain transmission is a way of providing a constant even force to the escapement as the mainspring unwinds itself throughout its range of power reserve. The fusee (from the French fusée , wire wound around a spindle) is a cone-shaped pulley ...  

Like you, I find the Leroy particularly attractive. Best, Emmanuel

I wish the Logical One was a tourbillon

I prefer solid dials and this one is superb. Best, Emmanuel

Fusee and Chain is wonderful but it is not a production model.

Best, Emmanuel Alice in wonderland version credit: Ondřej ’papi' Berkus aka @hodinkyberkus ...  

Cheers, Emmanuel

It has everything I want - 39mm, hand-finishing, aesthetics and a combination of raw rustic charm and refined polishing. Papi is a genius.

but I understand the appeal.

I'd love to own a fusee-and-chain movement watch some day, but $$$. Big yes to Leroy and F Berthoud white dial examples. Thanks again. M4

I'm glad you enjoyed the post. Best, Emmanuel

Best, Emmanuel

Thanks, petr

Best, Emmanuel

Because I prefer solid dials, I would choose the Leroy, but I certainly understand the appeal of the Breguet. Best, Emmanuel

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I’m glad if you enjoyed the post. Best, Emmanuel

I have handled the Breguet and RG from this bunch. These are large for my wrist. I like the Breguet for the overall design including the domed crystal.

My preference goes to the Leroy because I like solid dials, but I clearly understand the appeal of the Breguet. Best, Emmanuel

Btw LEROY OSMIOR CHRONOMÈTRE with Breguet numerals is my grail/exit watch And for anyone who wants to buy it for me, I’ll will it to the charity of your choice.

I like it, but my personal ultimate dial remains this one: ...  

And I love half Hunter back cases. Of the lot, the Zenith is likely most attainable pre owned (for me personally that is) Best Anand

Insanely beautiful dial and movement. And, yes, hunter case back: like you, Anand, I like them very much. Best, Emmanuel ...  

...I wish I could afford one...

reason why it is my favorite. Best, Emmanuel

Do these count as solid? They are very cool... ...  

I find this age of the moon complication too… complicated and I don’t really enjoy technical features on the dial. Just me, of course.

and top watchmaking!

I find these Fusee and Chain watches always very attractive . The skills needed to make these tiny chains 😱

It’s top watchmaking, for sure. I particularly like the Leroy, with its wonderful dial and all the magic behind the hunter back. Best, Emmanuel

But, I would have to pick a Berthoud, their execution is simply indomitable to my sensibilities! I also happen to totally be in love with the octagonal case design that they offer . Thanks for this splendid assembly of pictures and information Emmanuel. C... 

and I understand your taste for the octagonal case of the FB1. Because I prefer solid dials, though, my preference goes to the FB2. And among the fusee-and-chain examples above, my favorite is the Leroy: incredible dial and all the magic on the back, with...