SJX
[Purist]
8540
Some thoughts on timekeeping
Timekeepers were accurate to a second or two with the
advent of the marine chronometer. I believe the top quality pocketwatches -
chronometers and tourbillons - of the 19th century were accurate to a
second or two. With the start of industrial production of timepieces (pioneered
by VC in late 1800s I believe), timekeepers were more accurate as parts no
longer had to be handmade one by one, piece by piece. Early 20th century
wristwatches were pretty accurate, but unfortunately quite delicate. After shock
resistance was invented the wristwatch became both accurate and
durable.
advent of the marine chronometer. I believe the top quality pocketwatches -
chronometers and tourbillons - of the 19th century were accurate to a
second or two. With the start of industrial production of timepieces (pioneered
by VC in late 1800s I believe), timekeepers were more accurate as parts no
longer had to be handmade one by one, piece by piece. Early 20th century
wristwatches were pretty accurate, but unfortunately quite delicate. After shock
resistance was invented the wristwatch became both accurate and
durable.
- SJX
Thank you, Bigdave, my 5707 Just got a sister 5207 and
I really did appreciate you taking the time to reply. I attach a photo of the two for your interest. Kindest regards, Jack....
DOUBLE CONGRATS.MY FRIEND.
HI Jack, wow!you are a aggresive one!In 2 weeks you grabed 2 breguet?i must congratulate you!Got Dream!Got Power! Nice duo there!Initially i wanted to have the power reserve piece but the urge died when i saw the actual 5707!Anyway,it will be a great dail...
Thanks BHK9
I know how you feel about the 5707....it is something very special, but I will have to be very, very nice to my wife before I can make it a trio.....but when I do I will send you a photo. Remember it is your fault I bought the 5707...it was your photos th...
A family resemblance
You're very welcome--hope you get as much pleasure from yours as I have enjoyed from mine. Would be curious if you have any internal sense of when you might wear one instead of the other, or if you are more interested in variety. In any case, they make a ...
Hi BigDave...No inner sense and not so much variety..
...I think it is just love of a fine thing that is not machine made. I have collected antique pistols for many years and the workmanship that went into fine antique guns was very similar to fine watches. I will attach a couple of photos of one of my colle...
The engraving is beautiful
Was the engraving done by the gunmaker himself? I'm curious as to how it was done in the past. From what I have been told, some modern high-end gunmakers outsource the engraving to specialists. - SJX
Even the Kings Master Gunmakers sourced components.
Thanks for your congrats., SJX. I am delighted with both of them. Your question as to the Master Gun Maker’s engraving being done in house is very relevant to modern watch talk today about "In House Movements" etc. The Master Gun Makers during the peak of...
That's very similar to watchmaking
and I would think many other fine mechanical objects - components made by specialists and then assembled, finished and labelled by the house. Thanks for the fascinating info on gun making. What do you as a gun collector think of the products of the modern...
Hi SJX....it is so hard to comparemodern with vintage,
I sent a reply to you but it went into the unknown....anyway I think it is very hard to compare modern with vintage, as things have changed so much. Purdey and Holland & Holland always were and still are right up there....possibly the best, but are not so...
Some thoughts on timekeeping
Timekeepers were accurate to a second or two with the advent of the marine chronometer. I believe the top quality pocketwatches - chronometers and tourbillons - of the 19th century were accurate to a second or two. With the start of industrial production ...