Swiss GTG day 1 .

Jun 19, 2017,14:33 PM
 

Our next visit of the first day was to the legend himself , Mr Philippe Dufour .
After a warm welcom and some great story's about his past we looked at his old workshop thats looked like a step back in time
















He also showed us a project he was working on .
As we all know he dosnt really take any more orders to make a new wristwatch again , he told us he has got a lot of requests but his answer is allways ,,maybe,, .



Let us hope he will make a few new ones in the near future so we can see more of his great craftsmanship .
I wish i could show you some more pictures but we have to do it with mr Philippe Dufour his own watch . The great Simplicity
















After the visit Mr Dufour accompanied us for a great dinner with mr and ms Gauthier . ,,to bad i dont have a picture from that evening with mr Dufour on it,,


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Dear MikeH . Its the least i can do after this epic tour .

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : June 19th, 2017-21:43
To meet the legend himself in his own workshop is a dream come true .

I happened to be seated next to the Master watchmaker at dinner that evening....

 
 By: M-Scott : June 19th, 2017-16:21
When this man offers to personally serve you food on your plate, the answer is always "yes please"...... ...  

Oh.... I found this as well.

 
 By: M-Scott : June 19th, 2017-18:41
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Yep, that makes the food even more delicious...

 
 By: Mike H : June 19th, 2017-21:31
What an evening we had ! The food was so good but I must admit I was concentrating a lot on the conversation also being sitted next to Philippe D. and Romain G.! One of my most memorable horological dinners for sure . Thank you so much again Romain if you... 

Great pics . Thanks for sharing .

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : June 19th, 2017-21:46
It really was a unforgettable dinner .

Thanks for the great Pics .

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : June 19th, 2017-21:48
It really was a unforgettable dinner .

So cool post my friend. Memories forever

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 19th, 2017-22:59
I can add few pictures about this very nice moment. The Master at the entry of his workshop What a bench!!! His lovely timepiece. Remember how much we were afraid to break it Even a statue of him!!! Such a lovely place to create marvels Best wishes Alkiro...  

Absolutely! My pleasure ;-)

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 20th, 2017-02:34
Best wishes Alkiro

Amazing!

 
 By: Bounce781 : June 20th, 2017-00:33
This is one of the great stops on the road of any modern watch lover! Mr D is a font of wisdom and has an incredible story. His watches are sublime!!

Fantastic experience!

 
 By: serg70 : June 24th, 2017-12:33
Wish to be there )) WBR Serge

It was a great experience , i am so happy

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : June 24th, 2017-14:30
that this swiss GTG gave me that opportunity .

Hope you will , he is a very kind and humble man

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : June 24th, 2017-14:33
I am so thankful that this GTG gave me that opportunity .

Does he ever visit the US? (nt)

 
 By: Ronald Held : June 25th, 2017-13:33
NT

Sorry , Really dont know . [nt]

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : June 25th, 2017-14:10

I can't reply on his behalf as I don't know his agenda and travel plans but...

 
 By: Mike H : June 25th, 2017-14:38
...probably the easiest way woul be for you to come at Baselworld and either try to meet with him there if he comes (he usually does...) or take the opportunity to go and visit him at his workshop in Vallรฉe de Joux if you manage to get a slot in his surel... 

Thanks for this great capture ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

 
 By: KMII : June 25th, 2017-00:25
And what an evening it was - a complete contrast between the watches of Romain Gauthier and Philippe Dufour but both being connected by a dedication to horology and to perfection. Truly a mind boggling trip!

Your so right , about PD we all now its perfection to the highest level

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : June 25th, 2017-05:41
But what suprised me the most was the dedication and craftmanship of RG . There both very nice and humble persons . It was a great and unforgettable day imho.