Watch Caseback Medley: Horological Artistry

Hororgasm · 2017-08-02T05:14:15Z

Explore stunning watch casebacks and movements from collectors' personal collections. See F.P. Journe, A. Lange & Söhne, MB&F, and more.

Hororgasm

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Hororgasm's original post invites collectors to share images of their favorite watch casebacks, emphasizing the aesthetic and emotional impact of finely crafted movements. He categorizes movements into three types, from functional to awe-inspiring, setting the stage for a community showcase of horological artistry. This thread highlights how a watch's 'backside' can be as captivating as its dial.

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Howdy fellow fair members of the horological shire,

when it comes to watch movements, there are broadly three categories

1) generic time only, with different levels of finishing like the Unitas or ETA 2824. Plain Jane, maybe with some make up.

2) complications like chronos or flying tourbillons, maybe better defination or slightly complex. Pleasant, like the girl next door.

and then .......

3) those that are AWE-inspiring or just WOW. they stimulate the hormones, and tickle your senses. they rouse your spirits, and stir your loins. the Angelina Jolies and Kirsten Dunst of this world, and Mariyln Monroe and Vivien Leigh of yesteryears. Kirsten Dunst said it well .....I dont try to be sexy, but if you are it comes out. if you are not, you're not.

I enclose here some of my favourites from my humble collection. I am not going to mention the watch references, can you guess them?

Show us some of your favourite casebacks FROM YOUR OWN COLLECTION . not internet images please.

Best, till next Wednesday Caseback....Horo

Key Points from the Discussion

The original author emphasizes that true appreciation for watches like the MB&F Legacy Machine series extends beyond aesthetics to understanding the innovative design philosophy behind them, such as Max Büsser's 'time prism' concept.
Many contributors, including Alkiro1, Alex83, zabreg1 Mr White, and willski, enthusiastically shared macro shots of their own collection's casebacks, featuring brands like F.P. Journe, A. Lange & Söhne, H. Moser & Cie, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and MB&F, demonstrating a shared appreciation for movement finishing.
Alex83 notes that A. Lange & Söhne movements are consistently a decision factor for collectors due to their exceptional finishing and design, making them 'horological monuments'.
The discussion highlights the emotional connection collectors have with 'WOW' movements, describing them as stimulating senses and spirits, akin to appreciating iconic beauty.
The thread implicitly showcases a wide range of movement types and finishing techniques, from traditional German silver plates to modern kinetic art, providing a visual guide to diverse horological aesthetics.

The Discussion

john c

Aug 2, 2017

Astounding collection....

....and lovely photos. Thanks for posting. Best, John.

Hororgasm

Aug 2, 2017

thanks John

any preference or favourite from the above? best, Horo

john c

Aug 2, 2017

Hi Horo....

....the square Moser & Gronefeld blow me away but, imho, the Laurent Ferrier is the Star!! Best, John.

Hororgasm

Aug 3, 2017

another thread coming up next week on Indie forum...on my top three pick of Indie time only, movement side.

stay tuned.... best, Horo

zabreg1 Mr White

Aug 2, 2017

A very cool idea.

I need to take some better photos before posting, though. My photo skills can't do justice to some of the movements.

Hororgasm

Aug 2, 2017

cant be worse then mine!!!

i took them for my personal Instagram, so these are processed post Instagram, and smaller/lower resolution come, lets see some from you! best, Horo

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