Philippe Dufour Workshop Visit
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Philippe Dufour Workshop Visit

By Watchonthewrist · Jun 19, 2017 · 22 replies
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Watchonthewrist's post chronicles a memorable visit to the legendary independent watchmaker Philippe Dufour, offering a rare glimpse into his workshop and personal philosophy. This article captures the essence of direct engagement with a master craftsman, highlighting the unique experience of meeting the artisan behind some of horology's most revered pieces. It provides a valuable perspective on the dedication and craftsmanship that define independent watchmaking.

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Our next visit of the first day was to the legend himself , Mr Philippe Dufour .
After a warm welcom and some great story's about his past we looked at his old workshop thats looked like a step back in time
















He also showed us a project he was working on .
As we all know he dosnt really take any more orders to make a new wristwatch again , he told us he has got a lot of requests but his answer is allways ,,maybe,, .



Let us hope he will make a few new ones in the near future so we can see more of his great craftsmanship .
I wish i could show you some more pictures but we have to do it with mr Philippe Dufour his own watch . The great Simplicity
















After the visit Mr Dufour accompanied us for a great dinner with mr and ms Gauthier . ,,to bad i dont have a picture from that evening with mr Dufour on it,,

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M-Scott
Jun 19, 2017

When this man offers to personally serve you food on your plate, the answer is always "yes please"......

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Mike H
Jun 19, 2017

What an evening we had ! The food was so good but I must admit I was concentrating a lot on the conversation also being sitted next to Philippe D. and Romain G.! One of my most memorable horological dinners for sure . Thank you so much again Romain if you read me Mike

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Watchonthewrist
Jun 19, 2017

To meet the legend himself in his own workshop is a dream come true .

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Watchonthewrist
Jun 19, 2017

It really was a unforgettable dinner .

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Watchonthewrist
Jun 19, 2017

It really was a unforgettable dinner .

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Alkiro1
Jun 19, 2017

I can add few pictures about this very nice moment. The Master at the entry of his workshop What a bench!!! His lovely timepiece. Remember how much we were afraid to break it Even a statue of him!!! Such a lovely place to create marvels Best wishes Alkiro

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