Thanks Don for such a lovely photo report.

Dec 01, 2009,14:45 PM
 

Such stunning craftmanship.

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A spontaneous visit with friends to Romain Gauthier in Le Sentier

 
 By: DonCorson : November 29th, 2009-02:46
A spontaneous visit with friends to Romain Gauthier in Le Sentier Don Corson 11.2009 What do you do with a bunch of watch-crazy friends in the late afternoon as the sun goes down in the early winter over Le Sentier in the VallĂ©e de Joux? .... ..... Visit ...  

I see some familiar faces in this report ! Thanks a lot Don !

 
 By: foversta : November 29th, 2009-09:51
I would like to visit his worshop next year. Thanks for the excellent report ! Fr.Xavier

I was very pleased to meet you Don ...

 
 By: p@trice : November 29th, 2009-12:12
Thank you for we have organize this unexpected visit and thanks to Romain Gautier for its hospitality, its explanations and its kindness Best Patrice

Thank you for the tour photos!

 
 By: sidneyc : November 29th, 2009-14:48
Lovely thing for those of us living very very far from Le Sentier.... like Australia Looks like it was such a great experience for you guys!

Amazing...!

 
 By: Quarks : November 29th, 2009-18:20
How lucky are the bunch of you who are able to walk into Romain Gauthier's shop! And great report and drooling pics.... Thanks Don.

Wow!

 
 By: Gary G : November 29th, 2009-21:23
Fantastic post, Don! Thanks for capturing and sharing this wonderful insight into this high-end independent. I'm a big admirer of Mr. Gauthier's work -- appreciate your letting us in on some inside views! Best, Gary G

Very interesting Don! Looking forward to viewing this independent's work...

 
 By: patrick_y : November 29th, 2009-23:50
The balance cage design is very unique along with the gears and the overall design of the movement. The balance has an especially delicate and attractive design. The escapement wheel and gears have a particular design that reminds me of a 5-petal flower o... 

great report

 
 By: Tony A.H : December 1st, 2009-13:08
REALLY NICE thank you for sharing.. wow it's amazing what it TAKES to make the Movement let alone completing the Watch.!! LOOOOOOVE the Movements Pictures.. Cheers Tony

Thanks Don for such a lovely photo report.

 
 By: Topcat30093 : December 1st, 2009-14:45
Such stunning craftmanship.