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Rolex: Rolex Manufacturing--When are Human Hands Required?

Can someone enlighten me? I know a Rolex watch is mostly manufactured by machinery, but what about the movements and finishing? Are the movements assembled by hand? How are these movements finished?
14Y
By: R_Dorothy Wayneright
1

Horological Meandering: Sacrifice

Again, it's all about sacrifices. Sometimes we have to sacrifice.
14Y
By: R_Dorothy Wayneright
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Horological Meandering: Mechanical Engineering!

I am currently trying to transfer to UCLA for mechanical engineering. I would love to design medical equipment or work for Lockheed Martin one day. I've been taking piano lessons since I was ten, and I've been in some amateur piano competitions. Once I turn 35, I am gonna win the Van Cliburn Amateur
14Y
By: R_Dorothy Wayneright
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Horological Meandering: Thank you!

Thank you for the input, guys! I really do appreciate it. About the Rolex Submariner: I gave it some thought as to what would make me happy in that price range. Don't get me wrong, the Rolex Submariner is a watch that makes me smile and would love to own. You can see it as settling, I see it as draw
14Y
By: R_Dorothy Wayneright
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Horological Meandering: Learning to be happy with what we have...

Hi Purists, As you all know, the world of horology and watchmaking is a passion that allows us to admire minute details, fine craftsmanship, brilliant engineering, aesthetic, and a rich history. However, there's nothing quite like ownership and in the world of haute horology, sometimes our pockets c
14Y
By: R_Dorothy Wayneright
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Omega: Quick Question on 2011 Planet Ocean Lume...

What color is it? Is there a picture of it somewhere? Please & Thank you.
14Y
By: R_Dorothy Wayneright
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Audemars Piguet: No way...!

Rest in peace, Mr. Genta. The Royal Oak and Nautilus are some of my favorite watches. A true horological artist that challenged the industry!
14Y
By: R_Dorothy Wayneright
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Horological Meandering: PP Aquanaut 5167a and AP Royal Oak Offshore Diver...Value?

Hi there Purists, The Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167a and the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver are two exemplary luxury sport watches, both with superior horological pedigree, design, quality, and finishing. Though these watches have different intended purposes with the AP being a high-end div
14Y
By: R_Dorothy Wayneright
2

Horological Meandering: Beautiful pair, but...

Forget the SpidoLite! What you need to do is take a picture of that Svend Andersen modified movement with the blue rotor!
14Y
By: R_Dorothy Wayneright
1

Jaeger-LeCoultre: Navy Seals Automatic Question...

I'm talking about the the most basic of the Navy Seals diver watches (42mm). Are they discontinued now? I've read that they're limited to 1500 pieces. Have they been successful? Why can't JLC make this a regular production model? All their other diver watches are titanium behemoths with cluttered di
14Y
By: R_Dorothy Wayneright
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