Fusee-and-chain: nine examples
The fusee-and-chain transmission is a way of providing a constant even force to the escapement as the mainspring unwinds itself throughout its range of power reserve. The fusee (from the French fusée , wire wound around a spindle) is a cone-shaped pulley ...
Thank you, Salman.
Like you, I find the Leroy particularly attractive. Best, Emmanuel
The Leroy is my favorite too!
I prefer solid dials and this one is superb. Best, Emmanuel
I wasn't aware of them: thank you for pointing them out to me.
Best, Emmanuel Alice in wonderland version credit: Ondřej ’papi' Berkus aka @hodinkyberkus ...
Perfect
It has everything I want - 39mm, hand-finishing, aesthetics and a combination of raw rustic charm and refined polishing. Papi is a genius.
Exceptional post, Emmanuel. Thank you.
I'd love to own a fusee-and-chain movement watch some day, but $$$. Big yes to Leroy and F Berthoud white dial examples. Thanks again. M4
Same preference for me, because of the solid dial.
I'm glad you enjoyed the post. Best, Emmanuel
It’s quite a grail indeed!
Because I prefer solid dials, I would choose the Leroy, but I certainly understand the appeal of the Breguet. Best, Emmanuel
Mind blowing post. I have got my watch sigth for the day
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These are all super amazing.
I have handled the Breguet and RG from this bunch. These are large for my wrist. I like the Breguet for the overall design including the domed crystal.
Lucky you! I’ve never seen one in real life, unfortunately.
My preference goes to the Leroy because I like solid dials, but I clearly understand the appeal of the Breguet. Best, Emmanuel
My favorite bit of watchmaking madness
Btw LEROY OSMIOR CHRONOMÈTRE with Breguet numerals is my grail/exit watch And for anyone who wants to buy it for me, I’ll will it to the charity of your choice.
Do you mean this chronograph?
I like it, but my personal ultimate dial remains this one: ...
Like you, I too prefer the Leroy.
And I love half Hunter back cases. Of the lot, the Zenith is likely most attainable pre owned (for me personally that is) Best Anand
The Leroy is a true gem.
Insanely beautiful dial and movement. And, yes, hunter case back: like you, Anand, I like them very much. Best, Emmanuel ...
Impressive but not my favorite.
I find this age of the moon complication too… complicated and I don’t really enjoy technical features on the dial. Just me, of course.
Thanks for this great post
I find these Fusee and Chain watches always very attractive . The skills needed to make these tiny chains 😱
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the post.
It’s top watchmaking, for sure. I particularly like the Leroy, with its wonderful dial and all the magic behind the hunter back. Best, Emmanuel
All totally impressive and imposing....
But, I would have to pick a Berthoud, their execution is simply indomitable to my sensibilities! I also happen to totally be in love with the octagonal case design that they offer . Thanks for this splendid assembly of pictures and information Emmanuel. C...
What FB has done and does is truly wonderful
and I understand your taste for the octagonal case of the FB1. Because I prefer solid dials, though, my preference goes to the FB2. And among the fusee-and-chain examples above, my favorite is the Leroy: incredible dial and all the magic on the back, with...