Pascal Coyon Chronometer Movement: Independent Watchmaking

amanico · 2021-11-01T16:05:18Z

Explore the Pascal Coyon Chronometer movement with WatchProSite's amanico. Discover insights on Caliber 1900 and 19, including material choices directly from Pascal Coyon.

In a captivating post, WatchProSite contributor amanico shares an exclusive look at the intricate movement of a Pascal Coyon Chronometer. This article delves into the details of this exceptional timepiece, exploring the craftsmanship and design choices that make it a standout in independent watchmaking. Join us as we uncover the nuances of this horological marvel, enriched by insights directly from the watchmaker himself.

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The base plate material of the Pascal Coyon Chronometer movement sparked curiosity, with initial observations noting a whitish appearance compared to typical brass, leading to a question about Maillechort.
Pascal Coyon clarified that the first series of watches with the Caliber 1900 used a brass base, galvanized in rhodium, pink, or yellow gold. For the new Caliber 19, he transitioned to Maillechort due to its resistance to oxidation during the manufacturing process, which significantly reduces the need for cleaning compared to brass.
The direct insight from Pascal Coyon regarding the material choice for the base plate was particularly valued, as it shed light on the practical considerations and challenges faced by watchmakers in selecting materials for their movements.
One observer noted that the finishing on more recent Pascal Coyon offerings appears to be of a higher echelon compared to the piece shown, suggesting this might be an earlier work.
The sentiment of 'missing the train' on acquiring a Pascal Coyon Chronometer was echoed by several members, highlighting the watch's desirability and limited availability.

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Mike H

Nov 1, 2021

We both missed this one, but... our common good friend smartly caught this train... and missed his actual train later in the afternoon 🤣🤣

Lankysudanese

Nov 1, 2021

I’ve seen photos of his recent offerings, and the finishing appeared to be a couple of echelons higher than what I see here. Perhaps this was an earlier piece Hussam

mj23

Nov 1, 2021

Then it became a bullet train I thought I would never be able to catch up until a very nice collector stopped his train for me recently.

ninolitaliano

Nov 2, 2021

"Now you are warned, next time, you will take the bus" crédit GCM.

Jp75

Nov 2, 2021

Hi Nicolas, Thanks for sharing the picture, beautiful as always. The best way to dream is looking on a large screen at a couple of your pictures 🤩🙏. I guess one cannot get on all the trains, missed myself the Daytona one, jumped on the AP RO train too late (buying ticket onboard is always more expensive 😅) - coyon would be a dream but maybe it left the station already? Now regarding this beautiful movement: what is the base plate made of? Recent movement seems to be in brass but this one is whit

pascal coyon

Nov 2, 2021

Hello Nicolas . The first series of watches equipped with the 1900 caliber were made on a brass base. Galvanized in three colors white rhodium, pink gold and yellow gold. For the new caliber 19 I chose to work with maillechort . Because this metal does not oxidize in the air throughout the duration of the work, this avoids many cleanings that I had with the brass. See photo for brass - Maillechort comparison ... I have little time to read the forums and I thank nino for giving me the link to the

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