Thanks Ian. As someone who always enjoyed your articles and photos...

Jun 18, 2006,10:22 AM
 

your comment means a great deal. For what it is worth, using the new Nikon D200 with Nikkor 60mm macro lens. No tripod, but the megapixels make up for the use of the 'fast film speed'.

Thanks again

Andrew H

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Alone with the RM008?.

 
 By: 219 : June 14th, 2006-09:21
Despite Richard Mille?s known association with industrial design, and the use of new technology in creating the timepieces of the twenty-first century, it came as a surprise to discover during this trip that the ability to make the flagship watch of the R...  

what a wonderful read!

 
 By: ei8htohms : June 15th, 2006-12:12
Hello Andrew, You've captured and recreated a tone of solitary concentration beatufifully as befits such exquisite timepieces. Bravo! I wanted to point out that I believe the little widgets in the plastic box that you labeled "the Richard Mille characteri... 

Thanks. I should have looked at the photos more closely. You are correct

 
 By: 219 : June 15th, 2006-12:12
and the correct picture has been inserted. As to speed, I was referring to the whole operation of replacement. Fernand's opinion was that the method used in the RM was quicker and less prone to mistakes. But thanks for the comments and reading the article... 

Very well done report Andrew, Thank you.

 
 By: Carlfa : June 15th, 2006-07:07
I turned 40 years old about 2 months ago and I was still undecided about my "birthday" watch. I was looking at Lange's Datograph (must have classic for collectors) or Richard Mille 005 or 010. I like your F1 comments in the article so me beeing big F1 fan... 

AWESOME! (nt)

 
 By: Dario : June 15th, 2006-10:10

Great photo essay, thanks! ;-) nt

 
 By: Chris Meisenzahl : June 15th, 2006-12:24

Picture of the year nominee!

 
 By: J_Warden : June 15th, 2006-02:14
WOW! Thanks Andrew.

Agree! (nt)

 
 By: Carlfa : June 15th, 2006-04:16

Thanks Andrew. Great report and pics (nt)

 
 By: Velociphile - No longer in the building : June 15th, 2006-07:19

Andrew - wonderful report and sumptous photos.

 
 By: Horolographer : June 16th, 2006-03:15
I thoroughly enjoyed reading it! Kudos to you! HarryTan Singapore WatchBlog - http://watchinghorology.com - Horology: The Engineering that tracks the passage of time PhotoBlog - http://htfotos.com - Photography: The Art of capturing moments in time

Superb article thank you Andrew.

 
 By: IanS : June 18th, 2006-08:08
The backbround to the watchmaker, walkthrough around the area and atelier and clear explaination were all a pleasure to read. The image of the case with the long screws is excellent! Great work....