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.... Design matters...
You are right, the finish of the movement (except the wheels which are not chamfered) is outstanding and beats all the brands in the same price league. The only "sad" thing is that the watches do not offer anything new or fresh and that the cases don't show the same quality as the movement does. The overall design has been seen at least a thousand times, especially within affordable German brands like Jacques Etoile, Stowa, even Dornblüth or Habring (ok, the latter is Austrian)... Isn't there any new "French touch" to find here and make these watches unique? I think to survive nowadays you need an own design, something which sets you apart (Dufour is the only exception as his design is very "neutral" too but he was one of the very first independent).
On a more technical note: a Unitas base (wheels and escapement) is not a good/easy choice to make a Chronometer grade watch, at least not a COSC one...
Anyhow, thanks for the excellent post.
A new offer from France: the Chronometre watch by Pascal Coyon
Far from the Jura mountains and close to the sunny beaches of the South West of France is located Pascal Coyon 's workshop. And I can tell you that this region between Hossegor and Biarritz may become in a few months more than a pure surf spot but a true ...
Thanks for the report! I have been.....
.. wondering about his watches, following on FB and how to order, etc.... Now I know and thank you so much for the details, Fx! Ken
Thanks for this report, Fx.
I have been drooling over Pascal's photographs for weeks. What is not to like about this creation? The traditional approach to the case, dial and hands tugs at a PuristS heartstrings. Knowing that he modified the layout of the Unitas to allow for better p...
Thanks Jed. Actually...
I had the same idea in my mind, when I saw them I thought that they were good "Purists" watches! Fx
I really really like it...
Great Review and thank you for bringing this watchmaker to my attention. S
For any order...
I recommend to contact directly Pascal Coyon through his FB page. He will provide you with the details once back from Paris. Fx
Thanks for this report!,
You ansvered most of my questions. Some time ago I contacted with Pascal Coyon on FB. I have also been very impressed with the level of finishing and classic design of the watches and did a little rewiew on the Russian forum. Unfortunately at that time I ...
Hi Ruben...
I will ask about the case heights, I have to confess that I forgot to ask him. About the case finishings, yes you can ask for specific finishings. Thanks. Fx
Yes correct.
But for the order details, I prefer that people contact him directly. Fx
Information cases
Hello Ruben Sorry for not answering your old request! Information boxes: 41mm without crown: Thickness (without curved glass): 8mm Fully polished case 42mm without crown: Thickness: 11mm Choice of two cases with hand brushed or polished Two choices of bez...
Welcome here M. Coyon...
It is always a pleasure to read the comments of the watchmakers we follow. Congratulations on a fine piece, and best wishes for success. (It seems you may have that already!) It would be interesting to know your own influences, and preferences, in horolog...
with pleasure
thank you for your interest in my work as a watchmaker! I have difficulty communicating in English, I apologize for my language errors ... Having worked 15 years in the antique clocks, my tastes in this direction. I appreciate the respect for watchmaking ...
Your Timepieces
Dear Pascal, I am very interested in your timepieces. I am Roland REN (Chinese) in Geneva,Switzerland. Please contact me : roland6585@ or 0041/79/7269038 . Best Regards Roland
Courriel
Hello there I do not know if the email address is allowed here. If not, correct me ... (a) best regards
Agreed on the 42 mm case. The godrons contrast with the shape of the lugs.
A bit too weird, aesthetically. The 41 mm case is much more interesting, the bezel is more my taste, and the lugs are better shaped for a Watch like this. The Red 12 is so typical from the watches of this time that it would have been a pity to not use it....
Fx includes the price toward the end of the post, Nicolas.
Looks to be 4950 Euros, inclusive of French VAT. Best, CaliforniaJed
Oooops, I didn't see it. I was focusing too much between the gilt and the white movement
Finishings... Thanks, Jed.
PS: Two more observations.
1/ The bezel on the 41 mm: a flat and large one, or a two step bezel, would have been a killing detail, since we are on to it... 2/ Bravo on the choice of the Observatory! Best, Nicolas
I didn't have any hesitation at the end...
I chose the 41mm case in 2 seconds. The problem is now to choose the dial and the movement. And it is difficult. I tend to think the same about the red figures but at the end I think that I prefer to see them all with the same colour. I will see... Thanks...
Thorough review and handsome watches
Somehow dial side look to Lange for me specially the iteration with red 12 it looks too much Langematik Anniversary but of course regarding the goals that watchmaker posed we can't expect not to have such similarity great side is affordability...chronomet...
Thanks Damjan!
And we don't have to forget the Chronometre from Vacheron! The first pieces also had this red 12! Fx
It's very nice but very bland too, no?
It reminds me of some of the modern Longines trying to evoke something supremely classic but missing something somehow... Of course these are far nicer than modern Longines. I would not get the red 12 if I were choosing-- I love it on the Lange anniversar...
Thanks Mostel for your comments!
You are raising some valid points. I think that with time, his approach will become more personal. It is maybe also a question of trust. Fx
This is a watchmaker who respects watchmaking
We feel that all the way he is respecting historical watchmaking principles. Not a watch mainly powered for marketting purposes. He respects and seems to achieve a high level of finishing and technical guidelines. A project prepared in every details, with...
I'm following Pascal Coyon work ...
On FB and I'm glad that the watches are ready to be ordered. Love the 41mm with the Breguet hands. If I live in Europe, for sure I had ordered one. Thanks for the presentation. Nilo
Thanks Nilo for your comments! About the Breguet hands...
it is funny but I much prefer the marine ones! I don't know, maybe because I prefer the Breguet hands... in a Breguet context! Fx
Hey FX, I've been watching this guy...
... for a few months now. The work is superb. Thanks for the killer report - now I want one even more! - Scott
Happy to see the watches being finalised
I have been following the developments of what started as a project I think four years ago. Actually, I remember discussing it in its early days with Pascal at a time he was still working on superb restorations - and in fact several of my JLCs have receiv...
Was thinking the same as your last comment, when looking at the movement.
It has to be said, as it is a superb work... And not mafly priced, which will change us from what we see in the modern offer.... Best, Nicolas
Thanks Clavi for your remarks.
I don't have the feeling to have emphasized too much the use of the Unitas base since I explained the change of bridges and plate and even of the lay-out... in a few words, he almost starts from scratch! And more important: the result speaks by itself. Th...
Great review Fx! thank you for the detailed review
I love the movements (all 3 finishings). Seems like a pretty good value for a French Indie watch! Hope they will have smaller watches say 39mm in future. Even more classical case size for such a classical watch Cheers Robin
At this stage, no, a smaller version won't be available...
due to the size of the movement. The 41mm case is the minimum. Maybe later with another movement! Thanks Robin! Fx
Thanks for the report. How would one order without going through...
FB? Any data on the chronometric performance?
You can contaxct him by email...
I can give it too you by PM. About the chronometric performances, each watch will have its bulletin de marche and will be certified if it respects the criteria as follows: Best regards. Fx ...
Thank You Monsieur for sending it but unfortunately didn't get it, if you could send it...
again please, sorry for the trouble. S
.... Design matters...
You are right, the finish of the movement (except the wheels which are not chamfered) is outstanding and beats all the brands in the same price league. The only "sad" thing is that the watches do not offer anything new or fresh and that the cases don't sh...
Thanks Goldenlutin for your remarks.
Why the Unitas is not a good base for chronometric performances? Anyway, there are so many changes here (even the axis were reduced (from 0.12 to 0.10) to make the moves more fluid) that I am not very worried. ;) Fx
Some "precisions"
The reason is that the Unitas 6497/6498 is meant to be cheap and mass produced. Therefore the tolerances are big which is not good for chronometer precision. If you ask any watchmaker, he will tell you the same story. Then a 2.5 hertz movement is not as e...
Thanks Goldenlutin.
Yes and it is the reason why he replaces the balance wheel, changed the size of the axis to reduce the friction etc... Best regards. Fx
Marvellous!...
Order placed! :-) Thank you for this comprehensive oversight, FX. Mostel's comments are quite perceptive: the watch does have many echoes of the familiar. However, that is true of very many watches at all levels. M. Coyon distinguishes himself by his subm...
Very nice review FX
thanks for this detailled presentation with great pictures... as usual ;-)
Very very nice...
Of course the case is also very generic, we have seen them often before, but considering the time obviously spent on the movement for this price easily acceptable. Moving the seconds hand 1mm farther from the center makes a big difference on the dial. It ...
Thanks Don for your comments!
And coming from you, it is another proof of the quality of the work done by Pascal Coyon. Best regards. Fx
Thank you
Don thank you for the compliments. You, it gives me great pleasure! Best regards. Pascal Coyon
Wonderful article and an extremely well balanced
presentation of a watchmaker I had only slight knowledge of until now. This is really an excellent concept and the execution will be well worth the wait. Please send me the contact information in PM as I have already made the mental commitment. Best to al...
Thanks a lot Tim for your comments.
Here is his address: pascal dot kronos at orange dot fr Best regards. Fx
How to choose between three colors?
They are all beautifully made but I still struggle in making a choice.... the rhodium is most shinny and reflects light... the pink shows an attractive vintage copper feel... (reminds those OMEGA) the yellow is so eye-catching and echos to 1900s... what d...
Historical colors
Hello there. My initial idea was to respect the watchmaking codes, years around 1900. The yellow color was natural ... The white rhodium was required in current production. Watch lovers have me ask edit a series pink, like vintage Omega ... Good choice. b...
Thanks for your idea!
...I made up my mind now! I'm feeling very happy and excited in waiting my piece! (and loupe is well-prepared to see your amazing work) Thank you for your hard work!
Nice presentation FX
I am curious learning about the watchmaker's inspiration, or possible direct influence for the movement of this nice watch. Is this movement a new creation or a leaf taken form older watch movement design? Is there a specific movement from a particular ma...
A most beautiful and welcome achievement!
I really love the concept of a chronometry-centered timepiece, executed in the tradition of watchmaking mastery - at least on the back! Like others I agree that the design is a but generic, and it would be most instructive to be able to extract a bit more...
I agree with you...
I agree with you, an engraved dial like old ship chronometers or deck watches would be just great. Better than enamel-alike lacquered. But again, the movement is so beautiful that he could print a Hello Kitty on the dial that I would not even care :)
François, please forward Goldenlutin's proposal as well...
nothing beats a real world test for his statement regarding the Hello Kitty motif ;-) cheers, Magnus
Thanks Magnus!
I think that your dial idea is very interesting! Something to forward to Pascal Coyon for the future! Fx
PM ?
Hello Baron No, I have not received anything! Simpler by email: (a) best regards Pascal Coyon
Hello Pascal
Hope all is well, I replied to your email with my details, awaiting your confirmation and reply. Have a Great Day :-) Salman
W O N D E R F U L L !!!
Looking at the work that went into that piece, lookig at the level of finishing and than looking at the price ... this is imo the most interesting offer I saw in the last 15 years. Ordered mine, so did one of my frineds and I have a feeling more people I ...
Thanks for the report fx
I've never heard of Pascal Coyon watches but these look nice. Thanks for this report. Regards, ED-209
I ordered one! Anyone else?
This watch really does it for me. I am very much in favor of the movement taking up the entire case, no movement-ring or other space-waster. I especially like the idea of placing the seconds pivot halfway between the center pivots and the edge of the dial...