batholith
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Thank you for this.
Jan 30, 2020,03:03 AM
Beautiful watch, R! And a watchmaker I hadn't heard of. Wear it in the best of health, friend.
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Robert Loomes Coppe on the wrist today
By: Bounce781 : January 27th, 2020-15:39
Have a great start to the week, y’all! Love the contrast of the hands and the warm copper tone of the case! ...
So good to see a purist with a Robert Loomes!
By: sham1 : January 27th, 2020-20:30
I hope Robert's brand is doing well. Met him at Salon QP in London a few times. A most lovely man and honest. I being a crazy nut when it comes to accuracy once asked him how accurate his watches were and he candidly replied between 15 and 20 seconds dail...
Thanks Sham!
By: Bounce781 : January 27th, 2020-20:32
Yes I’m a big fan of Robert’s as well. Was lucky to meet him in October last year in London at the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers dinner. Lovely fellow! Cheers
Great piece!
By: Tim Jackson : January 27th, 2020-21:13
Is this the model with the re-worked Smiths caliber? Enjoyed seeing it in London in Oct last year my good man. Cheers, Tim
I'll dig out the brochure to find out the movement specs.
By: Bounce781 : January 28th, 2020-13:08
The reworked Smiths caliber was only used in the Loomes Robin and Robina models j think. These copper models were made prior to that (in a LE of 100 pieces I think). No - brochure is no help. Doesn’t actually say what the movement is. Will need to ask Mr ...
Thanks!
By: Bounce781 : January 28th, 2020-01:37
Yes it’s a nice piece for sure
Here are a couple more pics
By: Bounce781 : January 28th, 2020-01:37
Here’s a pic of my Copper and Mr Loomes’ own Robin (on his wrist) 😀 ...
Thank you for this.
By: batholith : January 30th, 2020-03:03
Beautiful watch, R! And a watchmaker I hadn't heard of. Wear it in the best of health, friend.
Cheers!
By: Bounce781 : January 30th, 2020-03:44
Great to hear from you. Hope you are well!
All good
By: batholith : January 30th, 2020-04:03
thanks. Hope the same with you!