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Pplater introduces David Walter's impressive 'Three Wheel Clock,' a new piece from the renowned independent clockmaker and AHCI member. The post provides an initial look at this intricate creation through detailed photographs, celebrating Walter's exceptional craftsmanship and his significant contributions to horology.
It was a privilege to have been favoured recently with some information about an impressive new Independent piece: in this instance, the latest clock by David Walter.
As you will all know, David is a long-standing member of AHCI and a clockmaker sans pareil. Speaking very parochially, it was a dark moment in Australia’s horological history to have lost David some years ago to the West coast of the USA, but at least we may still see (and for some very fortunate individuals, own) his marvellous creations.
This is the “Three Wheel Clock”, soon to be delivered to a new home and a doubtless delighted owner. Photos here are reproduced with permission.
For the moment, just enjoy the photos. When time permits, technical details (including a better sense of dimension and the tale of the engravings) will follow below.
Cheers,
pplater.
[Disclaimer: this clock will not be delivered to your humble correspondent who, sadly, does not have a piece by David. If only!]
..., as far as I know, David Walter is not member nor candidate of the AHCI. He probably deserves to join but he has not applied. This can be checked on the AHCI website (www.website.ch). For double check, I have asked Philippe Wurtz (President of the AHCI) and I am awaiting for his reply. Cheers.
(and it presently appears that you are correct), then apologies to AHCI but even more profound apologies to David. Memory is clearly an imperfect thing.... Cheers, pplater.
Introducing the David Walter Three Wheel Clock History In the early 19th century A.L. Breguet commissioned Samuel Roy to make the Three Wheel Clocks; three examples exist today. A fourth unsigned Three Wheel Clock has been attributed to S. Roy. Dr. George Daniels CBE FBHI made two which were given Breguet numbers. The Museé International d'Horlogie in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland made a series of ten based on the clock in their collection. David Walter has now made the first of his Three
...because my wife and I were recently in Santa Barbara for her birthday and I had her permission to set up a visit with Mr. Walter, but hesitated because I did not want to trouble him. Auuuugh! Best, Gary G
Mr David Walter is not member nor candidate of the AHCI. This being said, it is my feeling that he could be one as his work is impressive and his approach of horology (as it can be analyzed considering his interviews on the matter) is 100 % consistant with the one of the AHCI. I guess applying is not that easy for Mr David Walter as the AHCI rules require that a candidate exhibit for three sessions with the AHCI in Baselword prior to be definitely admitted within the Academie. For a clockmaker,
I see Sturt's Desert Pea, Kangaroo Paw and Kookaburra. And then I saw your disclaimer. A little disappointed this isn't yours. Thanks for the photos and thanks to Don for the technical details. Regards, Richard.
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