Josh Shapiro Independent Watchmaker Overview
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Josh Shapiro Independent Watchmaker Overview

By Cozmopak · Jun 22, 2021 · 26 replies
Cozmopak
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Cozmopak's original post offers an intimate look at the meticulous craftsmanship of a Josh Shapiro timepiece, highlighting details often overlooked. His focus on the sculpted hands and the innovative hidden screw system for the chapter ring provides a rare glimpse into the extreme tolerances and artisanal skill required in high-horology independent watchmaking. This thread serves as a valuable resource for understanding the subtle yet significant engineering choices that define a master craftsman's work.

The beautiful sculpted hands:


And the hidden screw system (you can see one above the "12") that affixes the chapter ring to the dial.  This is very difficult to do, requiring insane tolerances, and the only other maker that I know of who does this is Roger Smith:







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mhz vph
Jun 23, 2021

of a name you don't often see. Exquisite!

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Bounce781
Jun 23, 2021

As a fellow JN Shapiro owner - I will happily add a couple more pics to the thread. Joshua Shapiro does amazing work and he is a lovely chap as well!

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BMR
Jun 23, 2021

Mine says hello, too.

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BMR
Jun 23, 2021

Much better than my day of sitting in the office!

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Mike H
Jun 23, 2021

Congrats, enjoy it and wear it in the best of health! Mike

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singingbee
Jun 24, 2021

Looks absolutely stunning!

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