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.... imperfections " This, at least, in my opinion. I found "perfection" brought by CAD machines is boring. Put a main stream brand timepiece under a magnifying glass, I am sure you will feel the same : everything is "perfect", "smooth", "lukewarm" As for this nameplate, one should remember that it

Hello Dear All, Gary's pictures are so nice that I cannot find a better illustration for this page of my conference about tourbillon ! I hope I am better as watchmaker than as speaker but I tried my best to explain how I feel tourbillon is a device of interest though it does not bring any significat

The question is recurrent but (no offense) it is not that meaningful. Every independent uses more or less existing design or existing components or (horresco referrens) existing calibers. The point is : how do they work from this and what is their added value ? My Antiqua (as well as my Classic) was

Yes, indeed, service or repair to be done in the future is an issue to be considered when purchasing a watch (and not only from independent watchmakers ! ). As having been restoring antique timepieces for several years, I have integrated this in my creations. That is the reason why I do not use "inn

.... any watch true lover), you are more than welcome in La Manufacture Janvier. As soon as you know about your dates, contact us by PM so that we can arrange the details of your visit. Looking forward hearing from you. Cheers. Vianney

... my work. I hope to be back soon on the frontpage with a new piece that I am currently working on. A good opportunity to meet you again ;-) ! Best regards. Vianney

.... do you really think that "moderating" independent watchmakers is an easy task ;-) ?????? What ? Your job will be moderating Independent Watchmaking lovers ? I am afraid it will not be easier than moderating Independent Watchmakers ! Independent Watchmaking makes people mad ! Therefore, moderati

but this balances the delay that is often mine for delivery times ;-) !!! Mostel, please don't be upset by having been taken for a ride : I remember to have warmly and sincerely congratulate Maximilian Busser at Baselworld for his appointment as the new Director of Creation at Patek Philippe on Apri

... I officially declare that the Antiqua OCEAN is a prank ! Sorry for those who would like this watch to be produced ! The posted pictures were made from the ones (downloaded from the net) of the OULM watch. It seems that the OULM watches are "freely" inspired by my watches ;-) ! Being copied of fa

Hello aditya, I have considered the pictures of your skeleton watch and found the job well done and deserving a word. I understand from the post that you have learnt watchmaking on your own and I guess you use the technics, material and tools that are available to you in Pune. This situation is prob