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Absolutely!
So the case, dial, crown, hands, buckle etc. all designed, manufacture and finished by Christian and Hanne. On this watch the wheels, springs and balance is from a late 40s GP27 (a formula 1 version of the AS1130). Hard to beat the quality of wheels and pinions from back then! Everything hardened steel of the best "handmade" quality.
The rest, mainplate, setting system, bridges, breguet overcoil and special ruby sphere hairspring stud adjustment (old idea used by Breguet and Berthoud in ship chronometers) is made by Christian.
He has started to make his own wheels and balance wheels now, so for future projects, only springs, rubies, sapphire crystals, straps and gaskets will not be made by him.
The Christian Lass 30CP
Just a little photo of the watch with a new ostrich strap. The watch is just so good! Case, dial and movement is so well made by Christian and Hanne. A new chapter for actual danish watchmaking has begun. Enjoy your Sunday! ...
Very much a highlight for me as well!
To begin with I was much more into movement finish and had a dream of a Dufour, but I must admit that dial and not least case manufacture has won me over. To some extent at least. I can assure that the 6 internal angles on this one is paper sharp, and the...
Reminds me of my Patek 2551 from 1959
Christian may very well have used the same type of milling tool to create his own case ...
Yes! Could very well be.
If I recall correctly he uses 3 Beutler, a pantograph and one or two other. Just for the cases. Below are some pictures from the prototype making, including one of the pantograph model. First many brass samles, then silver and finally the gold when the co...
Good question. Well, I am not sure to what extent.
Problaby if he likes the idea (follows his design language) and something he or Hanne can do themselves. Something like full numerals, index only, 3,9,12, engraving stuff could possibly be made. Also different variations of metals: WG, YG, RG, silver, ger...
Thanks!
Yes, the strap pairs super well. All the engraving is done by hand so it has the artisinal look. Some of you might recognise a slight similarity to Vianney Halters classic dials. Not a coincidence, but small (approved) hommage ;-)
Incredible
I hope to get the call from Christian to put in my deposit soon Been waiting since last year! Congratulations on a truly stunning watch.
Wonderful!
I know they are busy working on the movements! Actually they have been working on them for close to 2 years now, but things take time, and there have modifications along the way, making it even better. It's a good wait since it's pure manufacture time and...
Absolutely!
So the case, dial, crown, hands, buckle etc. all designed, manufacture and finished by Christian and Hanne. On this watch the wheels, springs and balance is from a late 40s GP27 (a formula 1 version of the AS1130). Hard to beat the quality of wheels and p...
Yes, I like it too!
The idea was to have something more organic looking in the watch. Like a little sapling growing out of the soil. I believe a variation on this will be carried on into his future projects.
Thanks!
The hands are blued, but has this ever so slightly purple color to it. They are individually made, cut and polished to shape. I love how the whole watch has this special handmade feel to it. Great to see especially casemaking at this level preserved and m...
Well this is the first one...
Coming out of his workshop, so no reviews yet. I have been planning to write a story for SJX about the 30CP project, which is the name of the watch. So stay tuned for that!
Thank you very much...
For your kind words! It really is a personal highlight for me being able to commission and recieve a watch made to this level by such a truly nice guy. I think everyone who has met Christian can attest to that. The project 30CP is being made in 50 pieces....
Thank you!
It has been a fantastic project to be involved in. Seeing Christian work and setting up his workshop is a rare treat. To good not to share my experience ;-)
Thanks!
It will be exciting to see the next come out of the workshop. Perhaps some other variations of case and dial material.
