AndrewD
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That skeletonized movement is ...
... beautiful and petite. But I have no knowledge of its provenance. What did strike me though is how much of the personality and skill of the watchmaker is contained in it. It really is all there to see. And that has clearly communicated and connected with a modern watchmaker many years later. History is a very important part of my love for watchmaking.
Thanks for sharing the pictures.
Andrew
Evening Coffee with a Watchmaker
I had the pleasure to spend an hour with a friend who is an AP/JLC certified watchmaker, its always an amazing experience to meet him as he is a font of technical knowledge and totally dedicated to his craft, his fascination and passion for all things hor...
Nice pictures, and the skeleton movement is fascinating indeed ...
... apparently, it was made by a true master. The bridges have been reduced to the pure minimum of a fragile nothing of a rack, which is beautifully engraved as an addition. I also like your Orient. Does it have a bi-lingual weekday indication which you c...
Thank You Marcus :-)...
you're absolutely right about the beauty of the movement and the tremendous amount of work that went into it, if I may request over the years I've learnt a lot from you so I am sure if you research it more or ask your colleagues and friends who share our ...
That skeletonized movement is ...
... beautiful and petite. But I have no knowledge of its provenance. What did strike me though is how much of the personality and skill of the watchmaker is contained in it. It really is all there to see. And that has clearly communicated and connected wi...
That movement is just beautiful.
I love the very fine decorative engraving and detailing. ;)