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Do you think the polish is important to the watch movement?
Nov 28, 2010,23:56 PM
Do you think the polish is important to the watch movement?
Yes or No?And let's share our reason ...
For me,it is very important,for the beauty,rust-proof,and also dust-proof,etc.
But,maybe little for the army watch...
What's your opinion?
Regards,
Jeff
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Do you think the polish is important to the watch movement?
By: dolphin__ : November 28th, 2010-23:56
Do you think the polish is important to the watch movement? Yes or No?And let's share our reason ... For me,it is very important,for the beauty,rust-proof,and also dust-proof,etc. But,maybe little for the army watch... What's your opinion? Regards, Jeff
a call goes out for John "ei8htohms" here!
By: amerix : November 29th, 2010-10:24
and some other watchmakers here who are not necessarily involved in the actual making of watches but are very close to the way they are serviced, which is their profession. Forgive me, John, if I didn't get this right - I am drinking my single malt, as us...
My nomination for the most important contribution of the year!
By: amerix : December 1st, 2010-11:15
It should be framed and hung on the wall of every aspiring watchmaker - or watchbuyer. And, John, if you make it to Hamburg at this time of year, there is enough ice around to put into your personal choice of a single malt. With the greatest of pleasure, ...
you're far too generous
By: ei8htohms : December 1st, 2010-11:41
But if I get to Hamburg I'd be delighted to enjoy a dram with you irrespective of the presence or the absence of ice. _john
Thanks for the perspective ...
By: AndrewD : December 2nd, 2010-15:19
Superb essay and very interesting points, John. It's a bit hard not to get somewhat cynical about finishing in these times of sapphire display backs. And it can be difficult for the average punter to know what processes are used behind the doors of the Ma...
I think all watch movements...
By: dxboon : November 29th, 2010-11:16
...benefit from polishing from a functional standpoint for the reasons you indicated in your post, but to what degree is probably debatable after a certain point (hopefully one of our more tech-savvy members will weigh-in). I also think watch movements sh...
Hi Daos!
By: amerix : November 29th, 2010-14:55
What the Habrings do - forgive me for not putting in the exponential 2 - is exactly what I mean. Lovely, lovely, lovely. With great functionality as well. In fact they might be all that I could ever want - with a modicum of sanity. Merry old, Amerix This ...
"With a modicum of sanity." LOL!
By: dxboon : November 29th, 2010-15:51
But it's the insanity that makes this passion interesting, yes? Oh, Amerix, there is much to love out there in the wide world of Independent watchmakers. I do love the Habrings, and their watches best, as they made entry into this intriguing world possibl...
+2
By: SethRL : November 29th, 2010-16:29
Prettyfication...
By: BDLJ : November 30th, 2010-19:13
Daos, Take a look at some vintage Omega movements, particularly the chronometer 5xx movements. Aside from some machining marks and brushed finishes...there's not a lot of decoration to see. Given the performance of these calibres any further decoration is...