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Great work, Andrew...
Jul 21, 2011,23:05 PM
...thank you. A copy of your early and definitive review will go 'straight to the pool room' (well, into the P10 watch box at least!).
;-)
Cheers,
pplater.
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Review: Paul Gerber PuristS Tenth Anniversary Model 42
By: AndrewD : July 21st, 2011-19:57
Paul Gerber PuristS Tenth Anniversary Model 42 Wristwatch By now all of the Paul Gerber P10’s have been delivered. We have seen the ‘un-boxing’ of several, which is always an exciting moment – made even more so by the inclusion of Swiss Lindt chocolates! ...
Comments from Paul Gerber:
By: AndrewD : July 21st, 2011-20:49
Hi All, I asked Paul and Ruth Gerber about some of the points you have been bringing up since the P10 watches were delivered. Firstly Paul is “very pleased that the watch has been well received by the PuristS and that the watch has raised so many question...
Great little 'interview' Andrew!
By: sidneyc : July 22nd, 2011-02:47
Thanks for sharing some of Herr Gerber's wisdom with us! Love your mini interview. There's nothing better than actually knowing the story behind a beloved watch and the watchmaker's decision process etc. It's interesting to hear how clever Herr Gerber hav...
There are many ‘layers’ …
By: AndrewD : July 24th, 2011-17:32
Thanks Sidney. I agree with you that there are many ‘layers’ to the Gerber P10. On the surface it looks like a relatively simple grey-toned sports watch, but the engraved dial and then the intriguing automatic winding 'complication' – wi...
Video: PuristS P10 dial engraving
By: AndrewD : July 21st, 2011-21:01
“… I made (the) dial a little thicker at 0.50mm … the engraving was done with my Witech CNC milling machine … as far as I know, this has not been done before.” My thanks to Paul and Ruth Gerber for the following video …...
Video: Bluing screws
By: AndrewD : July 21st, 2011-21:04
“ I blue the screws as follows: I screw the screws to a plate for grinding. I then polish the screws to a very high finish. After cleaning, I heat the screws while still on the plate and dip everything into a blue salt process, increase the heat gen...
Great work, Andrew...
By: pplater : July 21st, 2011-23:05
...thank you. A copy of your early and definitive review will go 'straight to the pool room' (well, into the P10 watch box at least!). ;-) Cheers, pplater.
No greater honour
By: AndrewD : July 24th, 2011-17:35
Pleased you enjoyed the review and sharing this watch with a few PuristS friends makes it all the more special. A
I have so much admiration for Paul Gerber.
By: dxboon : July 21st, 2011-23:33
I think he is truly a genius. His supply of innovative ideas in watchmaking seems never-ending. The PuristS watch is so unique and beautiful. Thanks for the review. You've got a great watch there! Cheers, Daos
And as you know from IGOTT2 …
By: AndrewD : July 24th, 2011-17:36
... Paul Gerber and Ruth have maintained their enthusiasm for horology over a long career spanning several decades. A significant but humble watchmaker. Andrew
A very cool watch ...
By: small-luxury-world : July 22nd, 2011-08:17
and a very well done review. Thanks a lot for sharing! Oliver
Paul Gerber's Atelier
By: AndrewD : July 24th, 2011-17:41
Thanks Magnus. Your visit to Paul’s Atelier was uppermost in my mind when I ordered the watch, and your comments were very helpful. It was Paul’s attention to detail and honest watchmaking that drew me in. Andrew
Regarding affordability …
By: AndrewD : July 24th, 2011-17:42
Thanks SJX, When I was corresponding with Paul Gerber over some of the details for this review I said to him that he should be very proud of this watch. While it was the least expensive of the P10 Anniversary watches, it had everything that we love about ...
Thanks, Andrew, for the report and pics!
By: masterspiece : July 22nd, 2011-12:36
I highly regard the makers/manufacturers, who answer the questions posed by the PuristS. Thanks for the video also. Aloha, Bob
Value adding ...
By: AndrewD : July 24th, 2011-17:43
I agree, Bob. And even with the language barriers, Paul and Ruth went out of their way (with the help of Google Translate and Michel Schmutz) to answer my questions quickly and thoroughly. It indeed adds to the ‘value’ of the watch. Andrew
Great review!
By: Davo : July 23rd, 2011-00:12
It was worth the wait. Well done, Andrew.
Stunning dial indeed. .
By: hans_jorgen_1968 : July 23rd, 2011-06:18
.... thx for sharing the pictures and especially Mr. Ferber's comments was fascinating Best Hans
Congrats Andrew on your Paul Gerber watch!
By: pingtsai : July 23rd, 2011-10:36
Great review and awesome pictures. They really bring out the dial accents. The strap texture is very interesting and contrasts nicely to the realtively simple look of the watch and case. Enjoy it!
Aesthetically it’s a lovely creation …
By: AndrewD : July 24th, 2011-17:30
Thanks Ping, Aesthetically it’s a lovely creation. The silvery-grey tones, with the engraving and strap, are perfect. And unlike many of the ‘black’ watches that were popluar for a while, you can actually read the time on this one. It wi...
Loved your review!
By: big daddy : July 31st, 2011-20:05
Love Gerber's "different" designs!