I will not try to hijack this thread but I will add a few pics from the inside.....

Sep 20, 2013,10:15 AM
 

A regular Sunday in the watch smithy.

Here we can see the watchmaker Patrik Sjögren with his today special set up at the smithy.

One of their inhouse rotor will be in place..

A new dial.

Checking out the diamonds.

A new spacer ring made of metal.

A new case ca 44 mm with 22 mm lugs.

The movement that will be in the case.

The case in the lathe for some minor adjustments beore the final outside finish.

 

Here a new crown will be made.

 

Here is how a dial can looks.

The soldering machine.

The dial solder is to sold the dial feet, then they can get their dials fits in different movements.

Now we will look at knifemaker Johan Gustafsson's work.

He start to put in some different metals.

There are no limit how the pattern can looks.

 

Ready to rock as we use to say.

The oven is hot.

And there we go.

Now start working with the hammer.

 

Now time for the airhammer.

And it will be longer and thinner.

Now it start looking good.

Then it's possible to twist it.

Back to the one we start with as it cold now.

Here is how the end looks.

Now it's time to cut it in 4 pieces.

Now you can choose how the pattern should looks.

Here the parts are together forged.

Then it will be interesting to see whats under the raw surface.

The final result.

Then it's just to slice a bit, turn it round and drill a hole and you have a unique dial.

Here is the result of it.

Here it's cutted one more time.

And the same pattern but with less colors.

And some other style.

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BaselWorld 2013 - GoS (Gustafsson & Sjögren) Watches

 
 By: DonCorson : September 12th, 2013-23:11
BaselWorld 2013 - GoS (Gustafsson & Sjögren) Watches GoS Watches is a partnership between Johan Gustafsson and Patrik Sjögren that we have been following with interest for several years now. I have met Patrik several times at recent BaselWorld fairs. ...  

Very interesting article on a very interesting watch.

 
 By: amanico : September 12th, 2013-23:48
I have a big soft spot for this Watch! Thank you, Don. Nicolas

THE PuristS Watch of Baselworld 2013

 
 By: MTF : September 13th, 2013-00:33
I may be biased but I think this is THE most "PuristS" of watches shown at Baselworld 2013. The pure theme, art, craft and execution are what PuristS are about. It is not about price or size of the company. A large brand can also make PuristS watches with...  

Completely agree. [nt]

 
 By: MichaelC : September 13th, 2013-07:02

Breathtaking watches

 
 By: Spellbound : September 13th, 2013-06:36
On my wish list, but unfortunately I just blew my budget on an opportunity that occurs very rarely, so this one may have to wait until next year for me. I understand there are just 2 left of the Winter Nights for PuristS? Dean

GREAT post Don. I find the use of damascus steel highly intriguing.

 
 By: MichaelC : September 13th, 2013-07:01
These watches are beautiful.

Thanks Don! I did a comprehensive review of the Winter Nights...

 
 By: foversta : September 15th, 2013-12:12
which can be found here: And of course Happy Birthday to Patrick Sjögren! Fx

Thanks Fx! [nt]

 
 By: Sjogren : September 16th, 2013-00:03

these dials are just stunning and i would love one on my wrist

 
 By: G99 : September 16th, 2013-12:58
especially one with a damascus movement. extremely original concept using ancient techniques. thanks for the review Don Graham

I will not try to hijack this thread but I will add a few pics from the inside.....

 
 By: Jocke - Bad Santa : September 20th, 2013-10:15
A regular Sunday in the watch smithy. Here we can see the watchmaker Patrik Sjögren with his today special set up at the smithy. One of their inhouse rotor will be in place.. A new dial. Checking out the diamonds. A new spacer ring made of metal. A new ca...  

i think their damasceen technique...

 
 By: G99 : September 20th, 2013-10:24
i think their damasceen technique is superb. it makes every watch virtually unique. i would love one, but they are just another on a long long list. thanks for the pics Jocke. Graham On 20 Sep 2013 18:15, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite ... 

Thanks for this shop visit Jocke

 
 By: DonCorson : September 20th, 2013-11:08
I love going into shops and seeing how people work. How they take their skills, education and ideas and brew their own way of doing things. Fascinating, Don

Great look into the workshop.

 
 By: MichaelC : September 21st, 2013-07:20
I enjoy seeing the behind the scenes setup and old tools. Awesome post.

Great follow-up post Jocke.

 
 By: AnthonyTsai : September 23rd, 2013-17:37
Love the photo sequence of events. It definitely helps with the visualization of how these amazing dials are created. Cheers, Anthony