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DonCorson

Member since Dec 5, 2006 · Switzerland · Last seen Nov 1, 2018
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Bern Zytglogge Tower Clock History and Mechanics
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Bern Zytglogge Tower Clock History and Mechanics

Horological Meandering · Dec 28, 2017
Although we can hardly believe it today, having a clock was once so rare that it was a prestige object for a town to have a tower clock. And all the clocks were “repeaters” so that everyone in the tow
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Bernhard Lederer MHM SA: Independent Watchmaking
Independents

Bernhard Lederer MHM SA: Independent Watchmaking

Independents · Oct 25, 2017
We haven't heard anything from Bernhard Lederer for the last couple of years, but his remarkable watches such as the Blu Tourbillon MT3 below haven't been forgotten. The Blu MT3 from my BaselWorld rep
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Schwarz Etienne Petite Seconde Rétrograde Tourbillon
Review

Schwarz Etienne Petite Seconde Rétrograde Tourbillon

Horological Meandering · Sep 27, 2017
Schwarz Etienne is a historic watchmaking company, founded as it was in 1902 by Paul Arthur Schwarz and his wife Olga Etienne. Through most of this time they produced movements for other brands. In th
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Armin Strom Tourbillon Skeleton Water Review
Review

Armin Strom Tourbillon Skeleton Water Review

Horological Meandering · Aug 11, 2017
The Armin Strom skeleton tourbillons are for me the essence of the brand touching as they do the history of Armin Strom and his skeleton watches and the consequent use of in house movements in all the
5 replies1536 views
Mauron Musy nO-Ring Technology Explained
Innovation

Mauron Musy nO-Ring Technology Explained

Independents · Jul 26, 2017
No gaskets? How can that work? It works really? Well yes it does. It depends on precision machining, and doesn't deteriorate with time as gaskets do. Let's take a closer look. For those of you that do
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Schwarz Etienne Manufacture Visit
Manufacture

Schwarz Etienne Manufacture Visit

Horological Meandering · Jun 21, 2017
Schwarz Etienne is a watch manufacturer that may be unknown to you, but they have the potential to be an important player in the near future. Schwarz Etienne is actually no stranger in the watch indus
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Jacob & Co. BaselWorld 2017 Highlights
New Release

Jacob & Co. BaselWorld 2017 Highlights

Horological Meandering · Mar 28, 2017
As much as Jacob & Co. is a purveyor of jewels, the Astronomia remains an horological jewel that can't be passed up. Each new version is eye-popping. The Astronomia Flawless has not only that supe
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Audemars Piguet Le Brassus Manufacture Visit
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Audemars Piguet Le Brassus Manufacture Visit

Audemars Piguet · Feb 28, 2017
Audemars Piguet is one of the few major watchmaking companies that has been able to remain a family run business. It has retained its worship of quality and fine finishing in the place of the worship
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Grönefeld SIHH 2017: 1941 Remontoir, Parallax Tourbillon
Independents

Grönefeld SIHH 2017: 1941 Remontoir, Parallax Tourbillon

Independents · Jan 30, 2017
The Grönefeld brothers showed new dial versions and case metals of their award winning 1941 Remontoir and the Parallax tourbillon. Note that among others the 1941 Remontoir won the Best Mens Watch at
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Laurent Ferrier SIHH 2017 New Models Overview
New Release

Laurent Ferrier SIHH 2017 New Models Overview

Independents · Jan 24, 2017
Laurent Ferrier showed two new models, the Galet Micro Rotor "Montre Ecole" and the Galet Classic Tourbillon Double F. With the Galet Classic Tourbillon Double F Ferrier for the first time opens the t
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URWERK UR-T8 and UR-106 Flower Power SIHH 2017
Independents

URWERK UR-T8 and UR-106 Flower Power SIHH 2017

Independents · Jan 22, 2017
In 2017 Urwerk celebrates its 20th birthday. For this celebration URWERK presents 2 new models at the SIHH, the UR-T8 and the UR106 Flower Power The UR-T8 is URWERKs first transformable. By releasing
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