Independents

One of the worlds pre-eminent clockmakers lives and works just hours from LA. So a recent trip to the city of angels was a welcome excuse to visit him, David Walter, at his shop in Buellton CA. David, born Australian, but active around the world over the ...  

Like you, I hope we'll have more discussions about Clocks! Best, Nicolas

thanks for the post Don. Nice to see this kind of horological talent in our part of the world! David's clocks are amazing. Darren

Wish we could see more fantastic clocks like this on the Purists, They are out there for sure! Rishad

Available to the public?

I know of one that has been installed at a customer's place and I understand that one more is ordered. It seems possible that we will really get some independent measurements some day. Don

Or at least they were. A small number have been delivered and installed, and I imagine David would be able to make more if they are ordered. I think there are a couple in Europe. - Greg

You've been busy while visiting California. I've heard of Walter, I've seen photos of his work, and yet I never knew he lived in California. Thanks for the introduction! And great post! It's always great to read someone who understands the machines used t... 

Thanks Don for the visit. Some of David Walter's early clocks look like an old English clock with fusee and chain that I picked up in a 2nd hand shop in Singapore. I don't mean the function as David's is a striking clock but the shape and style of the clo...  

I, too, did not know there was horological genius out there. The only thing I ever was aware of in Buellton was an exceptional steak house-Hitching Post II?! I have to add that after drinking the tremendous house Pinot there I doubt I or anyone in my part... 

Bravo! Thanks for bringing this master clockmaker to our attention!! I will start looking his work up, really great to learn of his work!! Thanks! S