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Apologies if....

 

... you get that impression, but it is not my intention.  Watermarked in that way because it was provided by Hublot to PPro and I assumed that Hublot had permission/ rights to let PPro post it on the forum (Hublot funded for a part of the research).  It had to be watermarked in some way and I chose so as I could not think of any other way.  PPro does not have direct contact with X-tek/Shawcorp and it is not appropriate to watermark such.  Neither is it appropriate to post it without any watermark.  If we are to watermark every pic as "who created the graphic", then that would be major headache whenever we post some watch ad (taken by some ad agency and / or professional photographer) or watch books (authored by someone other than the watch brand) or  even the press release pics (taken by professional photographer who may not be associated with the brand).  I am sorry that my response tone is not so appreciative. 

Ken
This message has been edited by KIH on 2012-03-22 16:33:53

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What exactly Antikythera Watch is and does

 
By: KIH : March 21st, 2012-08:12
(Note: This is the translation of an article I wrote for the Japanese watch magazine - "World Wrist Watch", with its written permission. The article was written before Basel and therefore I made some modification.) In October 2011 , Hublot announced at Mu...  

Thanks a lot for this great article Ken.

 
By: foversta : March 21st, 2012-16:13
As I say in my report, this watch is the very first break-through Masterpiece. Fx

Why are the digital radiographs of the mechanism...

 
By: BDLJ : March 21st, 2012-16:30
....watermarked with "Hublot for Puristpro" when they are images created for the AMRP by X-tek/Shawcorp? This makes it appear that Hublot produced those radiographs and did the research, which I am sure is not their intent. This message has been edited by... 

Apologies if....

 
By: KIH : March 22nd, 2012-08:06
... you get that impression, but it is not my intention. Watermarked in that way because it was provided by Hublot to PPro and I assumed that Hublot had permission/ rights to let PPro post it on the forum (Hublot funded for a part of the research). It had... 

No need to apologise, KIH

 
By: BDLJ : March 22nd, 2012-16:46
I understand it isn't your intention - the images were provided by Hublot - and I completely understand the difficulty with attribution and watermarking. I don't doubt Hublot has permission to use the images. After all, they did sponsor an exhibition and ... 

Phenomenal. Thank you for the technical breakdown

 
By: Ophiuchus : March 21st, 2012-17:55
of this watch. I have long loved the Antikythera mechanism and the obscure astronomical details it computes just as Mr. Buttet found it. I would have loved to have been the head watchmaker on staff for such an amazing project. It is refreshing to think th... 

I am glad you like it. I concur that..

 
By: KIH : March 22nd, 2012-08:08
.. it is an amazing piece of work and I, too, can only bow to those who actually designed the Antikythera Mechanism thousands of years ago. Ken

Thanks for the Article !

 
By: flamenco : March 21st, 2012-19:51
Great write up Ken ! Great to be able to decipher the mystery ! What a phenomenal piece of engineering !

I agree....

 
By: KIH : March 22nd, 2012-08:08
... this one, this particular one, I would LOVE to meet in person and handle.... I wish! Ken

fastinating read..

 
By: ocwatching : March 22nd, 2012-10:09
and goes to show you: learn something new everyday.. kudos to Hublot! and thank you for the write up

Fantastic review...thank you...

 
By: Andy : April 10th, 2012-04:56
it looks like an amazing piece, there is a lot to read and digest in your post. Thanks, Andy.

It took me quite a while to digest all the available info, too.

 
By: KIH : April 16th, 2012-07:56
Take your time. Very interesting and fascinating history, imagination, and machine/mechanism. Ken