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In short, yes I would. Its like seeing the workings of a great mathematician or the sketches of a grand master and I certainly would not have it re-finished just as I wouldn't ask for those
Sep 05, 2020,10:46 AM
sketches to be filled with oil at a later date. In a way all watchmakers develop their work over time and this is just one stage or iteration of that and that has a beauty all of its own. Just my opinion. Best Will
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Would you wear an unfinished watch?
By: John-E-Mac : September 5th, 2020-10:33
I've been haunted since Christian posted the F.P. Journe Resonnance shown below. Photo by ChristianDK@WatchProSite This has got me thinking... People are buying vintage watches with war-wounds and patina. Manufacturers are re-issuing watches with faux pat...
ABSOLUTELY
By: Brandon Skinner : September 5th, 2020-12:22
One of the most beautiful watches which I can think is Journe’s first Tourbillon. It truly looks handmade. I utterly enjoy the engraving of his name and on the power reserve. The watch looks to have come from the 1800s which in my view is very beautiful. ...
I forgot to mention
By: Brandon Skinner : September 5th, 2020-13:01
I love the aged look to the guilloche. The slightly dirty look of an old Breguet Pocketwatch vs. the ultra clean and crisp dials we see today. I prefer the former but can understand why this wouldn’t be everyone’s taste.
Wouldn't buy an unfinished . . .
By: Dr No : September 5th, 2020-15:58
. . . pool cue . . . . . . and probably wouldn't bother with an unfinished watch, either. (For the record, this particular cue was finished - the photo was taken while it was under construction.) Art ...
Of course.
By: Tim_M : September 5th, 2020-18:43
First, a technical prototype of a career-defining watch by a modern master begs no excuses, and I'm not even a Journe fan. I'd wear this in an instant after a factory service to ensure it's working as intended. Besides, "unfinished" describes virtually ev...
Without a doubt!
By: renerod : September 7th, 2020-22:10
It is the same as the sketches of famous artists / painters. In fact they tell you more about the development to the final piece of art. Beautiful in its own right. Are you getting this one? A real treasure! Best. René