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I'm not sure these have been posted here
No it's not a Konstantin Chaykin, it's honoring Derek Pratt
Sorry it is not mine, I just was able to wear it a bit, three years ago.
Cazalea
Derek was a pivotal figure in watch development, from what I have been told and read
Not so well known as George Daniels, but important just the same. I am happy to say I met him, about 20 years ago now. We talked cars and watches and wine on a summer afternoon in a Swiss garden.
You might recognize some of the other watchmakers in the pictures.
Derek with Keri. I hate to send people away (however briefly) but if you want to know more about him look at this nice biographical article: DEREK PRATT
C3PO wants his watch back :)
Joke aside I like the contrast between the fairly restrained dial and gorgeous back.
A great way to honor the memory and art of Derek Pratt. Without him, there is no co-axial escapement!
Another fun note about Pratt: The Charles Frodsham wristwatch owes its extraordinary choice of escapement to a helpful suggestion by Derek Pratt (he was good friends of the owners of Frodsham, as was Daniels).
Edit: Oh, I see this is discussed in the excellent article linked to (dear reader, go check that out if you haven't!).
Edit: Oh, I see this is discussed in the excellent article linked to (dear reader, go check that out if you haven't!).
This watch came after the passing of Pratt, made by watchmaker fans of his, with his constant force mechanism, iirc.
Dial by Josh Shapiro.
Big thanks to you my friend for sharing this !
Not only this watch is so beautiful and rare but even much more than that when you know the watchmaker behind it and the whole background!
You also made my day with this nice series of pics of our friends. I could recognize several but not all…