Horological Meandering

I realise that for many De Bethune is not a brand that normally the first name that comes to mind when we read or talk about high horology. At least for me until recently I only knew of the brand by name but having had the chance to photograph a few of th...  

. . .is never less than masterful. I think we're getting to where it's as much of a challenge for the watches you photograph to live up to your photography as it is for the photos to do justice to the watches ;-) . You know, I have a confession to make. I... 

You are very kind with your description of my photography. I certainly hope I can live up to it! I am still finding that I am improving but ever in smaller and smaller increments. Nevertheless I do have the subject paramount in my mind and desire to show ... 

. . .to see one in person, much less get to know the people behind them (who are from what I understand individuals of remarkable technical acumen, obviously) so any opinion I might offer is purely personal and uninformed by direct contact. I hope to see ... 

I too was wondering how to get to see the rare watches. But over time, being in Singapore I got the great fortune to be invited by the brands and authorised dealers to view the watches and meet the watchmakers. It was only when I got more confident with m...  

. . . of a man not to be trifled with I hope if the folks at DB have looked in on this thread it's understood that my personal opinion is just that and I'm prepared to do a complete, feckless 180 if I ever get a chance to see one of their pieces in person... 

Indeed Denis is an imposing figure even in real life! Unfortunately he seems to look like this when he is with strangers but much more relaxed when he is with people he knows personally as I saw him relax at the DeBethune dinner. He also does not speak an...  

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One thing can STOP me from buying a watch..a cheap looking set of hands. That is my singular pet peeve with RM. I have to look at those hands everyday...but the DB Power has sort of got the hands that may just fit into the RM look..just my POV.

. . .the hands of RM watches certainly are not designed with the same sensibility as the De Bethune hands but on the other hand (haha, sorry ;-) you know me, I can never resist a cheap joke) they seem very consonant with the design of the rest of the watc... 

for such a high end watch as RM..the hands are not, to me, made to the same standards. The rubber, or whatever, strap on an RM009, was incredibly badly "designed" on one example that I toyed with for over an hour. I mean..it was an 009!!! Great scott! Spe... 

. . .OK, I gotcha. I have seen exactly 2 RMs in my entire life BTW and in both cases was (a) as MTF would say feeling the effects of the -OH groups ;-) and (b) the lighting was incredibly bad, the watches belonged to proud new owners and the circumstances... 

I may just be able to see it again soon. It's the way the strap attaches itself to the watch, and also the finish to the edges of both hour and minute hands.

As always, great work of art and a very beautiful watch. Cheers Jim

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The rotor sure is a definite statement for me....call it crazy but I'm always obsessed with dials and rotors...hehe ;-) Thanks Harry, for bringing us "closer" to the actually piece cheers joe

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You truly capture the beautiful finish of the movement, something truly difficult to do. In the hands of a less skilled photographer, this kind of non-decorative movement finish would look industrial. - SJX

to witness your continuous improvement. It has been for quite a while now that I have thought your watch shots can't be topped anymore. Yet, every time you post a new series you prove the contrary. Amazing, Harry! Cheers, Valentin

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As usual, Harry, an outstanding presentation here, and just a preference, I prefer the ‘stills’ over the quasi-video slides. It was Susan Sontag who said a picture of a thing is far better than the thing itself, and after seeing your work, I am convinced ...