Visiting Independent Watchmaker Don Corson

KIH · 2013-12-15T06:06:47Z

KIH visits independent watchmaker Don Corson, showcasing his workshop, bespoke watches, and the strong community bonds among collectors.

KIH's post captures the essence of community within WatchProSite, detailing his visit to fellow moderator Don Corson. This personal account offers a rare glimpse into the life of an independent watchmaker, showcasing Don's workshop, his personal creations, and the warm hospitality extended to a fellow enthusiast.

I had a huge pleasure to visit our moderator, Don Corson at his place. Very nice of him to pick me up at the station with the very handsome sports car.

I had a wonderful time having lunch with his wife, and drank a lot of wine (for me), while he was to play at the concert that day later.....

Again, thank you so much for your hospitality and lunch and fun talk. Please give my best regards to your wife.....

Best,
Ken

Don came out from his sleek two-seater....

Pretty town....

His No. 6.

His workshop - and he is not even a watchmaker by profession. He is an engineer..... Does anybody have watchmaker's bench at home? I wish!!

He is working on his new watch..... Double....

And near lunch....

From right to left: His wife's watch (which he made, No. 3), No. 6, Kikuno, his daily watch (the first watch he made which worked), and mine..... His wife's black MOP dial is very nice....

Well designed back side, too.

Seeing it in action is worth thousands of words:

Thank you so much, Don!

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Addendum: my other pics of the city

Thanks!

Ken

Key Points from the Discussion

A fellow PuristS member recounts meeting Don Corson at previous community events, highlighting his positive impression of Don as a great individual and watchmaker.
Nicolas praises Don Corson as a 'nice human being, a great watchmaker, and a great friend,' reinforcing the strong personal connections within the community.
KIH describes Don's No. 6 watch as 'very well made, all titanium, very, very light,' and praises its original hands and overall creation.
The original author emphasizes the unique experience of visiting a fellow enthusiast who has delved deeply into watchmaking, calling it a 'treat to watch nut like me.'

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amanico

Dec 15, 2013

His life, watches, cars... A nice human being, a great watchmaker. And a great friend. Thanks for this pictorial report, Ken. Best, Nicolas

anaesdoc

Dec 15, 2013

A small difference in letters may make a large difference in meaning. Your English teacher :-) anaesdoc

bimbeano

Dec 15, 2013

I'm mesmerized ! Thanks for sharing Ken ! Filip

KIH

Dec 15, 2013

I would love to do this type of "tour" more often.... I wish! Ken

KIH

Dec 15, 2013

Very well made, all titanium, very, very light..... Original hands and all that.... Very nice creation, indeed! Ken

DonCorson

Dec 15, 2013

we enjoyed the time thoroughly too. To be repeated, Don

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