Jay (Eire)
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Thanks for sharing this.
This is something that came up, and it was the first time I had seen it or at least understood what I was looking at, when I took a short class on hand finishing last year.
We didn’t get to attempt this, rather the focus was on the simple stuff.
But it did stick in my mind as a potential discussion for finishing on a watch I have ordered but am yet to talk about the finishing I’d like.
Charbonnage Finishing
The First Time I ever noticed this unique finishing was on the Jean Baptiste Viot Chronomètre à Paris Source: Hodinkee "Charbonnage" is a traditional Parisian watchmaking finishing technique that involves using a block of charcoal and oil (or sometimes 9-...
My Pleasure Bill, thank you for your support and kind words 😊👍🙏
I am sorry but couldn't find any pictures or video of the process, if anyone can help post those we can understand this rare technique more.
Great post, Salman, highlighting a rare and beautiful finishing !
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a watch with this finishing in person yet: hopefully someday ! Best, Emmanuel
Dear Salman, thank you very much for sharing!
This is a beautiful technique, of which I previously have been unaware.
Thanks for sharing this.
This is something that came up, and it was the first time I had seen it or at least understood what I was looking at, when I took a short class on hand finishing last year. We didn’t get to attempt this, rather the focus was on the simple stuff. But it di...
Both Jean-Baptiste and Théo are not only amazingly gifted watchmakers…
…they are actually both genuine artists! Their work is not only a watch but a piece of art, really!
Sorry I have to comment again
because this style of "scratch" finishing plus the colour scheme are such an eye-pleasing combo. Auffret's La Paris and JB Viot's piece are also beautifully hand-finished. I should have bought Auffret's when it was available. This ranks up there as one of...
Agreed with the warmth comment
I have both watches in my hands when I met Theo. I can't find words to describe my carnal emotions... ...