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Going to keep it simple - SJX and PSM
Thanks SJX for an excellent, detailed report; I KNOW just how much work goes into just one page!
Thank you to Peter Speake-Marin for kind sponsorship and support of PuristS everywhere.
It looks like the manufacturers have rediscovered simple watchmaking. The highlights were the chronometers and exquisite models from GO (1960s and Meissen dial) and Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo.
Regards,
MTF
Report of Baselworld 2007 now online!
Click the Baselworld logo to view it. - SJX This message has been edited by SJX on 2007-04-29 02:14:43...
BTW, a couple quick points:
Hi SJX, The Breguet Tradition tourbillon does not have a constant force escapement. Perhaps Suitbert or someone could clarify the distinction, but a fusee is different from either a constant force escapement or a remontoire. Also, the De Bethune DB24 does...
Very comprehensive report on the watchmakers covered -
thank you Jia Xian - and, of course, the kind sponsor Peter Speake-Marin. Just out of idle curiousity - what made you choose the watchmakers you covered? Cheers, Dirk
Simple
The main consideration was whether the brands have forums here. That accounts for nearly all the brands. The rest, like Moser and De Bethune, were unplanned. I just happened to get the opportunity, but I am glad I did, especially in the case of De Bethune...
