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Fusee-and-chain: nine examples

The fusee-and-chain transmission is a way of providing a constant even force to the escapement as the mainspring unwinds itself throughout its range of power reserve. The fusee (from the French fusée , wire wound around a spindle) is a cone-shaped pulley
3M
By: quattro
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quattro
2849

Was thinking about Ferrari and remembered Cabestan. Incredible deal in 2010 !

Luca di Montezemolo, President of Ferrari: “The Ferrari One by Cabestan is an incredible piece developed specifically for our most exclusive customers. This is not about simply offering yet another watch with a logo, it is about the result of two te
1Y
By: daniel_coste
8
Bill
1191

Unsung heroes - Cabestan

1Y
By: daniel_coste
8
Bill
1191

That is watch engineering marvel.

The chain related concept has only being done by a few like Lange, Breguet, Zenith, Cabestan, Ferdinand B and others as well. But Romain G one has the best presentation and not over the top. Nice interesting strap too.
4Y
By: Cozmopak
28
doubleup
5289

Agreed!! I am also a big indie fan!! Here are couple of my fav brands with cool/unsuall displays

While indie watches usually have..... let's just say bismal.... resale valye, they create something truly spectacular that I believe goes much better with the direction that the entire watchmaking industry is heading towards, which is creating works of ar
6Y
By: radone
11
Spencer_Karrington
2680

In the early days yes they were being seen as an “impersonation” of the RM..

.. but lately lots of other Brand’s are picking up the sapphire trends.. eg.. B&R, Jacob&Co, H.Moser&Cie, Cartier, Girard Perregaux, Rebellion, Cabestan, MB&F and even the great Greubel-Forsey join the party. (Photos credit to respective o
6Y
By: notdnl
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janef
6815

A list

Beat Haladimann, Jean Daniel Nicolas(Daniel Roth), Greubel Forsey, Jean Baptiste Viot, Lang Heyne, Laurent Ferrier, Moritz Grossmann, Paul Gerber, Rexhep Rexhepi for more traditional watchmaking. Cabestan, Debethune, Gerald Genta(older watches before take
5Y
By: Euroasianstar
28
NautNut
12958

As others have said it's highly subjective based on what one wants from the watchmaker/ brand.

In your definition of "top notch" I think you should be thinking about "and or" versus solely "and" in many cases as while it could be argued that some indies bring to the table "superb finishing" and "a reputation for remarkable timepieces" some clearly
7Y
By: benlee338
63
Mitch K
28781

Watches worn this week, so far.

Cabestan Winch Tourbillon Audemars Piguet Maserati Millenary Vacheron Constantin Overseas Titanium Jaeger LeCoultre WW2 watch with 479 caliber Roger Smith Series Two Tudor Heritage Chronograph Bleu Omega with unknown Mickey Mouse dial in 14k. Jaeger LeCou
7Y
By: blomman Mr Blue
165
Ivan5
28909