There's an interesting symmatry to the movement

Feb 11, 2012,15:51 PM
 


With the 2 carousels and the minute-decade wheel in the middle, it's quite nice. I'm actually not a huge fan of the black rhodium finish, it looks TOO much like CF for my taste, but the prototype in silver.....

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A pre-premier, the 4N Digital Carrousel Watch

 
 By: DonCorson : February 10th, 2012-12:36
Pre-premier of the 4N Digital Carrousel Watch François Quentin is a designer with ideas and perseverance. He started his adventure in watchmaking with Hautlence in Neuchâtel working on the design of the display and the housing. His particular interest is ...  

Perseverance

 
 By: foversta : February 10th, 2012-13:54
That's the perfect word Don. I've followed François Quentin's work for a very long time and I'm happy to see that the final outcome becomes visible now. Of course, I will not miss his presentation at Baselworld. Thanks a lot for your great post. Fx

interesting design amd implementation. it would ...

 
 By: Ronald Held : February 10th, 2012-14:46
Be interesting to see one live.

Thank you once again, Don...

 
 By: pplater : February 10th, 2012-16:36
For bringing us a whole lot more than a re-hash of a marketing pamphlet with a CAD designer's impression of a watch we may never see. Your in-depth and knowledgeable reviews are a highlight of this site. You are going to be a 'busy boy' in a few weeks' ti... 

Fascinating. Love it.

 
 By: VMM : February 10th, 2012-17:08
Loved it the first time I saw it. A very special timepiece with a stunning movement, and a different way to tell the time. Thanks for the informative post. Vte

To be really honest...

 
 By: mpiz : February 10th, 2012-20:22
I like it! Always been a fan of digital looking mechanical watches...From the Zeitwerk and Devon Tread. This is one which i'll be watching closely...

Nice report Don

 
 By: andrewluff : February 11th, 2012-13:07
Thanks for sharing Don and great pictures. I had a look at this last year at Basel and it is great to see it developing (I am glad I didn't order it to still be waiting...). The finish looks great and can't wait to see it this year at Basel. Cheers Andrew

There's an interesting symmatry to the movement

 
 By: aaronm : February 11th, 2012-15:51
With the 2 carousels and the minute-decade wheel in the middle, it's quite nice. I'm actually not a huge fan of the black rhodium finish, it looks TOO much like CF for my taste, but the prototype in silver..... A

Thanks Don

 
 By: aldossari_faisal : February 12th, 2012-08:32
impressive CONCEPT watch coming to final phase... delicate movement unique time display... ill wait for the basel report . Faisal

Thank You Don

 
 By: dreamer8 : February 14th, 2012-16:28
for bringing to us this prototype, your excellent photos and description. I like this striking and innovative watch. Looking for more from you from Basel. Cheers,dreamer