Independents

Just saw the LF new time only movement and it is gorgeous. Sorry I don't have scans. It has a special proprietary escapement with a traditional conception yet modern implementation which should provide excellent chronometric results. Needless to say the f... 

can we agree on march as the season of TEASING?!.. Thanks for the update. Faisal

I love everything he's made so far. Thank you Alex.

Oh that I had your inside track to new developments in the watch world, especially with the top independents. I await with bated breath. You had other obligations the evening of the LF dinner in Geneva, but I told Oliver that if they came out with a time-... 

You're buying 2! How kind of you to remember me this year (or maybe next year) for Christmas ! Regards, Richard.

If I get two and I'm looking to place one in a foster home, you're definitely first on my list... Best, Gary

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Tjhe opportunity I'll try to go back for photos before Basel

Here is a picture of the Tourbillon movement I took in Geneva: Fr.Xavier...  

Laurent Ferrier escapement This message has been edited by gaspard on 2011-03-13 18:44:16...  

With examples like the Daniels co-axial, perhaps the Audemars Piguet escapement, and new developments like the Voutilainen Caliber 28; this new Laurent Ferrier escapement is in a fine modern tradition. I am curious as to the fate of the lever escapement: ... 

of the original Breguet double impulse 'Echappement naturel' ? Similar also to Daniels independent double-wheel escapement, but running off a single train. And it also looks like Kari's new cal Twenty 8 may be using an escapement along these lines. To quo... 

And very elegant looking, to boot -- I really like the design of the escapement wheels... Best, Gary G