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Horological Meandering: Hi Carl, correction to Steve's response...

The blued screw is purely aesthetic in Peter's watches, a nod to the traditional way of holding the dial in place. It is a design detail found in all his watches other than the QP, which has a moonphase in the place where the screw would go. It first was incorporated in the Foundation watch, his bui
18Y
By: TimJackson
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Ulysse Nardin: That's an old piece...

Hi Graham, It has a hinged case, at 12 o'clock. There is a extended tab at 6 o'clock, and by lifting that up, one is able to see the hands on the reverse side. Not necessarily the most practical timepiece for reading time, but cool to look at, and quite possibly a wonderful conversation piece. Cheer
18Y
By: TimJackson
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Independents: Killer pics...

Hi Anthony, You guys, thepuristsPro's, Bill & Thomas, organised a superlative get-together, the watchmakers have all commented to me what a great time they had meeting everyone. Bill's food and wine choices were superb. Many thanks again, Cheers, Tim
18Y
By: TimJackson
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Independents: From another MIH owner, congrats

Hi, I love mine, and enjoy wearing it. The rubber strap is comfortable, the ease of setting it great. All in all a wonderful addition to my collection. I really enjoy the stealth look to it, as a reasonably complicated watch. Wear it in good health, Warm regards, Tim
18Y
By: TimJackson
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Independents: Another view point no-one has mentioned...

Hi Daniel, Great resurrection of the original topic, which so many struggle with in order to make sense of, in this commoditised and branded world that we increasingly live in. Why should one pay what someone is asking? How do I know I'm not paying too much? The rarely asked question if we dare, "Am
18Y
By: TimJackson
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Independents: OK, my answers...

Hi Al, In my response to your post, I didn't want to get into lengthy discussions of actual costs of components etc. I don't have exact cost prices, but I do know the differences in parts and finishes, and the time taken to get the finished product. I do know this that, those that understand what is
18Y
By: TimJackson
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