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AnthonyTsai provides an exclusive work-in-progress update on the GoS Winter Nights for PuristS, showcasing the intricate craftsmanship behind its unique damascus steel bridges. This detailed report highlights the collaboration with Martin Braun and the meticulous process of achieving exceptional finishing and etching, offering a rare glimpse into the creation of an independent timepiece.
GoS sent us a more work-in-progress pictures. The Winter Nights for PuristS is finally starting to come alive!
Below is a picture of the first bridge almost ready for assembly. GoS just needs to get the final highgloss polishing on the bevels first before sending off to Martin Braun for pre-assembly. GoS says this is by far the best steel patterns and finishing they have ever achieved. All sets in the first batch exhibit the same high quality although every pattern is unique.
Jewels are inserted and look at the final result - stunning damascus stainless steel bridge IMO!
GoS decided to make thin bevels on the edges and holes to match better with the shape of the bridges which are sharper and more strict than the Unitas 6498. This results in the damascus steel pattern being more in focus but there still will be high reflections from all polished bevels.
The steel that Johan has accomplished for the bridges for Winter Nights for PuristS is far above everything they've made previously, so we're extremely excited to see the damascus pattern revealed after the 1st etching. Patrik was also able to control the acid exposure so that all sensitive areas had very limited exposure while the visible areas got a deep etching. This means there will not be any issues with friction between parts, ie: the winding mechanism and fitting of the balance wheel to the balance cock will be as precise as before the etching procedure.
And below is a new picture of the improved GoS buckle for Winter Nights.
Our next post should be pictures of the assembled movement w/ the above bridge, so hopefully we'll get the pictures in the next week so we can see how the GoS damascus pattern bridges will look with the Martin Braun movement!
GoS Winter Nights announcement post - http://ahci.watchprosite.com/show-forumpost/fi-16/pi-5683433/ti-839008/s-0/
GoS Winter Nights work-in-progress update #1 - http://ahci.watchprosite.com/show-forumpost/fi-16/pi-5710713/ti-842638/s-0/
Gos Winter Nights work-in-progress update #2 - hhttp://home.watchprosite.com/show-forumpost/fi-17/pi-5747123/ti-847123/s-0/
Cheers,
Anthony
PS. Orders for the GoS Winter Nights can be picked up at Baselworld 2013 if ordered before March.
This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2013-04-14 13:25:09
Damascus steel pattern seems to be randomly different for each piece and yet there may be a "pattern" that shows each hour segment. How did they do that? hmmm. This is such a cool independent project. Regards, MTF
kitchen knives with this same type of patern, I have always believed it to be a Japanese tradition, the forging hammering and cooling, repeated over and over and called Damascus patern. Very unique earthy patern. Thank you. Cheers. Francois
Now I will have to read something more about the movement . Even if it is simple (but reliable) that would be fine with me. Cheers for this particular example - no matter how uniquely the others may turn out. A wearing experience would be appreciated - a winding one even more - as well as the entire feel of it. Great photos, by the way, Anthony! Anyway, I love the way the minutes hand lines up with the 5 min indicators - very legible as it should be in a well-thought-out watch design. (Others am
amerix, The GoS movement co-developed by Martin Braun and GoS is uncomplicated but is not a simpleton. It is a product of modern technology advances like the silicium escapement wheel and anchor but also "ancient" hand-forging arts of Damascus steel. To our best knowledge, it is the first movement with Damascus steel bridges. More information in the original posting at the following LINK: amp;fi=16&pi=5683433&ti=839008&msid=&s = Regards, MTF
Thanks for the feedback! I'm glad you appreciate our work. Martin Braun's movements caught my attention a couple of years ago and in addition to his complications, I also like his use of large balances and single-piece bridges. I met him during GTE last year and too the opportunity to discuss what I wanted to do, i.e. create a high-quality manufacture movement with damascus steel bridges. He was impressed with what I had done sofar and was enthusiastic about the idea of a collaboration. He then
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