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Thanks Jed. Actually...
Jul 18, 2014,13:17 PM
I had the same idea in my mind, when I saw them I thought that they were good "Purists" watches!
Fx
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A new offer from France: the Chronometre watch by Pascal Coyon
By: foversta : July 17th, 2014-15:32
Far from the Jura mountains and close to the sunny beaches of the South West of France is located Pascal Coyon 's workshop. And I can tell you that this region between Hossegor and Biarritz may become in a few months more than a pure surf spot but a true ...
Thanks for the report! I have been.....
By: KIH : July 17th, 2014-16:25
.. wondering about his watches, following on FB and how to order, etc.... Now I know and thank you so much for the details, Fx! Ken
Thanks for this report, Fx.
By: CaliforniaJed : July 17th, 2014-16:30
I have been drooling over Pascal's photographs for weeks. What is not to like about this creation? The traditional approach to the case, dial and hands tugs at a PuristS heartstrings. Knowing that he modified the layout of the Unitas to allow for better p...
Thanks Jed. Actually...
By: foversta : July 18th, 2014-13:17
I had the same idea in my mind, when I saw them I thought that they were good "Purists" watches! Fx
I really really like it...
By: SALMANPK : July 17th, 2014-17:53
Great Review and thank you for bringing this watchmaker to my attention. S
Love it!
By: social : July 17th, 2014-19:17
did you place your order directly in his fb? any deposit?
For any order...
By: foversta : July 18th, 2014-13:18
I recommend to contact directly Pascal Coyon through his FB page. He will provide you with the details once back from Paris. Fx
Thanks for this report!,
By: Rubar : July 17th, 2014-19:31
You ansvered most of my questions. Some time ago I contacted with Pascal Coyon on FB. I have also been very impressed with the level of finishing and classic design of the watches and did a little rewiew on the Russian forum. Unfortunately at that time I ...
Hi Ruben...
By: foversta : July 18th, 2014-13:20
I will ask about the case heights, I have to confess that I forgot to ask him. About the case finishings, yes you can ask for specific finishings. Thanks. Fx
Thanks!
By: Rubar : July 18th, 2014-13:38
I will add that you need make a deposit of 2000 euros to the order.
Yes correct.
By: foversta : July 18th, 2014-14:08
But for the order details, I prefer that people contact him directly. Fx
Information cases
By: pascal coyon : July 21st, 2014-08:56
Hello Ruben Sorry for not answering your old request! Information boxes: 41mm without crown: Thickness (without curved glass): 8mm Fully polished case 42mm without crown: Thickness: 11mm Choice of two cases with hand brushed or polished Two choices of bez...
Welcome here M. Coyon...
By: pplater : July 21st, 2014-17:21
It is always a pleasure to read the comments of the watchmakers we follow. Congratulations on a fine piece, and best wishes for success. (It seems you may have that already!) It would be interesting to know your own influences, and preferences, in horolog...
with pleasure
By: pascal coyon : July 23rd, 2014-08:07
thank you for your interest in my work as a watchmaker! I have difficulty communicating in English, I apologize for my language errors ... Having worked 15 years in the antique clocks, my tastes in this direction. I appreciate the respect for watchmaking ...
Your Timepieces
By: roland6585 : July 22nd, 2014-07:24
Dear Pascal, I am very interested in your timepieces. I am Roland REN (Chinese) in Geneva,Switzerland. Please contact me : roland6585@ or 0041/79/7269038 . Best Regards Roland
Courriel
By: pascal coyon : July 23rd, 2014-08:10
Hello there I do not know if the email address is allowed here. If not, correct me ... (a) best regards
PS: Two more observations.
By: amanico : July 17th, 2014-23:20
1/ The bezel on the 41 mm: a flat and large one, or a two step bezel, would have been a killing detail, since we are on to it... 2/ Bravo on the choice of the Observatory! Best, Nicolas
I didn't have any hesitation at the end...
By: foversta : July 18th, 2014-13:21
I chose the 41mm case in 2 seconds. The problem is now to choose the dial and the movement. And it is difficult. I tend to think the same about the red figures but at the end I think that I prefer to see them all with the same colour. I will see... Thanks...
Thorough review and handsome watches
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : July 18th, 2014-00:17
Somehow dial side look to Lange for me specially the iteration with red 12 it looks too much Langematik Anniversary but of course regarding the goals that watchmaker posed we can't expect not to have such similarity great side is affordability...chronomet...
Thanks Damjan!
By: foversta : July 18th, 2014-13:22
And we don't have to forget the Chronometre from Vacheron! The first pieces also had this red 12! Fx
It's very nice but very bland too, no?
By: Mostel : July 18th, 2014-00:36
It reminds me of some of the modern Longines trying to evoke something supremely classic but missing something somehow... Of course these are far nicer than modern Longines. I would not get the red 12 if I were choosing-- I love it on the Lange anniversar...
Thanks Mostel for your comments!
By: foversta : July 18th, 2014-13:38
You are raising some valid points. I think that with time, his approach will become more personal. It is maybe also a question of trust. Fx
This is a watchmaker who respects watchmaking
By: Mark in Paris : July 18th, 2014-02:11
We feel that all the way he is respecting historical watchmaking principles. Not a watch mainly powered for marketting purposes. He respects and seems to achieve a high level of finishing and technical guidelines. A project prepared in every details, with...
I'm following Pascal Coyon work ...
By: nilomis : July 18th, 2014-06:30
On FB and I'm glad that the watches are ready to be ordered. Love the 41mm with the Breguet hands. If I live in Europe, for sure I had ordered one. Thanks for the presentation. Nilo
Happy to see the watches being finalised
By: Clavi : July 18th, 2014-09:05
I have been following the developments of what started as a project I think four years ago. Actually, I remember discussing it in its early days with Pascal at a time he was still working on superb restorations - and in fact several of my JLCs have receiv...
Thanks Clavi for your remarks.
By: foversta : July 18th, 2014-13:52
I don't have the feeling to have emphasized too much the use of the Unitas base since I explained the change of bridges and plate and even of the lay-out... in a few words, he almost starts from scratch! And more important: the result speaks by itself. Th...
Great review Fx! thank you for the detailed review
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : July 18th, 2014-09:15
I love the movements (all 3 finishings). Seems like a pretty good value for a French Indie watch! Hope they will have smaller watches say 39mm in future. Even more classical case size for such a classical watch Cheers Robin
You can contaxct him by email...
By: foversta : July 18th, 2014-14:07
I can give it too you by PM. About the chronometric performances, each watch will have its bulletin de marche and will be certified if it respects the criteria as follows: Best regards. Fx ...
Thank you Fx!
By: social : July 21st, 2014-20:35
I've placed my order already. :)
.... Design matters...
By: Goldenlutin : July 18th, 2014-16:48
You are right, the finish of the movement (except the wheels which are not chamfered) is outstanding and beats all the brands in the same price league. The only "sad" thing is that the watches do not offer anything new or fresh and that the cases don't sh...
Thanks Goldenlutin for your remarks.
By: foversta : July 19th, 2014-00:49
Why the Unitas is not a good base for chronometric performances? Anyway, there are so many changes here (even the axis were reduced (from 0.12 to 0.10) to make the moves more fluid) that I am not very worried. ;) Fx
Some "precisions"
By: Goldenlutin : July 19th, 2014-10:48
The reason is that the Unitas 6497/6498 is meant to be cheap and mass produced. Therefore the tolerances are big which is not good for chronometer precision. If you ask any watchmaker, he will tell you the same story. Then a 2.5 hertz movement is not as e...
Thanks Goldenlutin.
By: foversta : July 19th, 2014-15:03
Yes and it is the reason why he replaces the balance wheel, changed the size of the axis to reduce the friction etc... Best regards. Fx
Marvellous!...
By: pplater : July 18th, 2014-19:55
Order placed! :-) Thank you for this comprehensive oversight, FX. Mostel's comments are quite perceptive: the watch does have many echoes of the familiar. However, that is true of very many watches at all levels. M. Coyon distinguishes himself by his subm...
Very nice review FX
By: gael_bx : July 19th, 2014-06:10
thanks for this detailled presentation with great pictures... as usual ;-)
Very very nice...
By: DonCorson : July 19th, 2014-11:42
Of course the case is also very generic, we have seen them often before, but considering the time obviously spent on the movement for this price easily acceptable. Moving the seconds hand 1mm farther from the center makes a big difference on the dial. It ...
Thanks Don for your comments!
By: foversta : July 19th, 2014-11:48
And coming from you, it is another proof of the quality of the work done by Pascal Coyon. Best regards. Fx
Thank you
By: pascal coyon : July 21st, 2014-08:24
Don thank you for the compliments. You, it gives me great pleasure! Best regards. Pascal Coyon
Wonderful article and an extremely well balanced
By: timerider : July 19th, 2014-12:00
presentation of a watchmaker I had only slight knowledge of until now. This is really an excellent concept and the execution will be well worth the wait. Please send me the contact information in PM as I have already made the mental commitment. Best to al...
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By: Baron - Mr Red : July 24th, 2014-10:43
.....did you get my PM?
How to choose between three colors?
By: social : July 20th, 2014-19:00
They are all beautifully made but I still struggle in making a choice.... the rhodium is most shinny and reflects light... the pink shows an attractive vintage copper feel... (reminds those OMEGA) the yellow is so eye-catching and echos to 1900s... what d...
Historical colors
By: pascal coyon : July 21st, 2014-08:34
Hello there. My initial idea was to respect the watchmaking codes, years around 1900. The yellow color was natural ... The white rhodium was required in current production. Watch lovers have me ask edit a series pink, like vintage Omega ... Good choice. b...
Thanks for your idea!
By: social : July 21st, 2014-20:34
...I made up my mind now! I'm feeling very happy and excited in waiting my piece! (and loupe is well-prepared to see your amazing work) Thank you for your hard work!
Nice presentation FX
By: ztirual : July 21st, 2014-15:04
I am curious learning about the watchmaker's inspiration, or possible direct influence for the movement of this nice watch. Is this movement a new creation or a leaf taken form older watch movement design? Is there a specific movement from a particular ma...
As I wrote it...
By: foversta : July 22nd, 2014-11:34
the movement is inspired by a Longines 19.70 Thanks! Fx
A most beautiful and welcome achievement!
By: Ornatus-Mundi : July 22nd, 2014-07:55
I really love the concept of a chronometry-centered timepiece, executed in the tradition of watchmaking mastery - at least on the back! Like others I agree that the design is a but generic, and it would be most instructive to be able to extract a bit more...
I agree with you...
By: Goldenlutin : July 22nd, 2014-10:20
I agree with you, an engraved dial like old ship chronometers or deck watches would be just great. Better than enamel-alike lacquered. But again, the movement is so beautiful that he could print a Hello Kitty on the dial that I would not even care :)
Thanks Magnus!
By: foversta : July 22nd, 2014-11:35
I think that your dial idea is very interesting! Something to forward to Pascal Coyon for the future! Fx
PM ?
By: pascal coyon : July 24th, 2014-10:39
Hello Baron No, I have not received anything! Simpler by email: (a) best regards Pascal Coyon
Hello Pascal
By: SALMANPK : July 24th, 2014-12:11
Hope all is well, I replied to your email with my details, awaiting your confirmation and reply. Have a Great Day :-) Salman
W O N D E R F U L L !!!
By: Bruno.M1 : July 29th, 2014-01:22
Looking at the work that went into that piece, lookig at the level of finishing and than looking at the price ... this is imo the most interesting offer I saw in the last 15 years. Ordered mine, so did one of my frineds and I have a feeling more people I ...
Thanks for the report fx
By: ED209 : August 3rd, 2014-00:02
I've never heard of Pascal Coyon watches but these look nice. Thanks for this report. Regards, ED-209
I ordered one! Anyone else?
By: chris russell : August 5th, 2014-10:39
This watch really does it for me. I am very much in favor of the movement taking up the entire case, no movement-ring or other space-waster. I especially like the idea of placing the seconds pivot halfway between the center pivots and the edge of the dial...
Thanks a lot
By: madaboutwatches : August 14th, 2014-14:16
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