Romain Gauthier  Yin Yang  Screw Innovation
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Romain Gauthier Yin Yang Screw Innovation

By mj23 · Jan 30, 2021 · 27 replies
mj23
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mj23 brings a fascinating detail to light: Romain Gauthier's 'Yin Yang' screw. This post delves into how a seemingly minor design alteration can yield significant functional and aesthetic improvements in high-horology watchmaking. It highlights the ingenuity behind such innovations, inviting collectors to appreciate the micro-engineering that defines independent watchmaking.

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Is for both aesthetics and functional purposes.

Amazing that an ingenious design with a small change by Romain Gauthier makes such a huge difference










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LiftAngle51
Jan 30, 2021
And a bit

Montblanc charm as well.

CH
Chronometer (aka yacomino)
Jan 30, 2021
Spectacular...now you mention it makes a difference...what improvement does it provide?

MJ
mj23
Jan 30, 2021
It allows more torque to be applied

With less chance of slippage.

JL
jleno
Jan 30, 2021
Amazing macro shot, as always!

BR
Brandon Skinner
Jan 30, 2021
This blows me away

Just mind blowing to examine a screw with such a high degree of finishing and no evidence of tool marks. Perhaps that is part of the functionality of the design?

MD
mdg
Jan 30, 2021
I've never heard that term before...

...and I've been to Bangkok : )

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