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A few to contribute

 

First the Marc Brogsitter, with movements by FDMN
Constant force escapement

tourbillon


Now the FDMN
Tourbillon

simple movement


in my eyes the massive barrel jewel balances the massive balance wheel, and make for a very distinctive look. I wasn't able to capture it very well, but the constant force is fantatstic to watch, reminding me of the DeWitt, but more restrained and elegant. I am very impressed by the work here, it's clear that they're trying to make a good 3 hand watch rather than diving in with a 100k heavy complication at 45mm, as seems to be the trend. I also find the educational side very comendible, repair techs are probably rarer than tourbillons these days

here's the DeWitt, for comparison

(sorry about the focus, that's the RdM that uses the blurry chain and worm gear)

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The Fabrication De Montres Normandes (FDMN) at the Salon Belles Montres

 
By: foversta : December 14th, 2008-00:31
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By: foversta : December 14th, 2008-00:35
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I have try this watchs, the big balance wheel is totaly fascinating. But,

 
By: pifpaf : December 14th, 2008-15:18
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A few to contribute

 
By: aaronm : December 16th, 2008-20:51
First the Marc Brogsitter, with movements by FDMN Constant force escapement tourbillon Now the FDMN Tourbillon simple movement in my eyes the massive barrel jewel balances the massive balance wheel, and make for a very distinctive look. I wasn't able to c...  

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By: DaveB : December 16th, 2008-23:21
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