Horological Meandering

Sitting in the ballroom at IGOTT2, bombarded with images of luscious dials and movements (examples of which are captured in your photos, a few of which I have re-posted below), with scholarly discourse about frequency and metallurgy and time wafting throu...  

My pursuit is aligned with this very much. Well said my friend. Cheers, Tim

I've long held that "true quality" is real and "objective" - so long as we are willing to see, one can "see" it, it ain't so "mystical" as some would have us believe. But the thresholds and boundaries are the fertile grounds for endless rhetoric and argum... 

What is almost magical, though, is how many different ways it may be achieved, and how the essence of quality is transcendent. You can find its sparkle in a hammer, or a shoe, a car, a watch, a bottle of wine, even a brisket sandwich! Best, CaliforniaJed

It is a privilege to be able to share the pursuit with you. Best, CaliforniaJed

gorgeous pics J

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When I start to drift off, I normally just fall asleep. Regards, Richard.

If I'm bored, I sleep too! But when I am engrossed, I drift, too, but in thought. Best, CaliforniaJed

I agree that quality is real, but honestly I think a lot of people don't care or can't tell the difference. There was a great scene in the film The American President that your question brought to mind. Two characters are verbally sparring about the need ... 

with whom to journey through the desert, and the dessert! Best, CaliforniaJed

hey there Jed. I enjoyed reading your post. I always enjoy when someone shares the strange stuff underneath the shiny veneer... I took a day to think about what you said because it addresses mediocrity (think: the ending of Amadeus! the movie...) and it r... 

"But what a truly great watch does for us is makes all of this philosophical business Literal--a thing we can hold, examine, study, take joy in--which is a physical, actual representation of all these nameless and mysterious wishes for ourselves--to get t... 

That would be like a watch collector's Charlie and The Chocolate Factory! But is we are Charlie, who is Willy Wonka? Thanks for the provocative post and kind words Jed.

Best, CaliforniaJed...  

And not a bad choice, indeed! Except, isn't he the ultimate Charlie, too!?

I was really impressed having the opportunity to meet, listen to and see the works of the independents at IGOTT2. I always thought AP was my one and only brand but the independents really have me thinking (not to worry I am still AP crazed). Glad we final... 

I am looking forward to the next opportunity we have to get together, whenever and wherever that might be. Best, CaliforniaJed

. . . that the watches we treasure most are the ones we started with, would quality then be a transitional value? Or, to put it another way, when we find ourselves seeking quality in an object, are we not really seeking quality in our selves?

Quality in ourselves? I'll ask my AD if he can order that.

. . . that the quest we're all on is really more about self-discovery than the ostensible object of our affections . . .

I don't disagree at all, Art. We seek a tangible manifestation of something we feel and believe lies within ourselves. In that sense, the cherished object may very well be loved mostly because we hope it reflects something about us. You've moved the discu... 

is a matter how we see ourself and how we perceive the world. Agree on what you said. cen@jkt

Nice work, Jed. When I think about quality in watchmaking, it is the human side, not the mechanical side that I focus on. Yes, the final piece of mechanical art is held in our hands and strapped to our wrists, but it embodies so many human qualities. Desi... 

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Interesting post indeed!