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Jun 26, 2022,18:10 PM
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.
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The Christian Lass 30CP
By: Watchcph : June 26th, 2022-14:28
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!
By: Watchcph : June 26th, 2022-18:34
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...
By: Watchcph : June 26th, 2022-18:35
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Yes! Could very well be.
By: Watchcph : June 28th, 2022-18:32
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.
By: Watchcph : June 28th, 2022-20:15
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!
By: Watchcph : June 26th, 2022-18:28
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
By: RahulR : June 26th, 2022-15:33
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!
By: Watchcph : June 26th, 2022-18:24
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...
Thanks!
By: Watchcph : June 26th, 2022-18:17
Absolutely!
By: Watchcph : June 26th, 2022-18:10
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!
By: Watchcph : June 27th, 2022-04:08
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!
By: Watchcph : June 26th, 2022-18:16
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...
By: Watchcph : June 26th, 2022-20:24
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!
By: ztirual : June 26th, 2022-18:41
Congratulations on. your superb and near unique watch. A superb hand-made watchfor the connoisseur, it seems! Isn't that from Christian Lass, watchmaker of the Patek Philippe Museum for some 9 years? What else can you tell us on him? Will C. Lass make a l...
Thank you very much...
By: Watchcph : June 26th, 2022-20:43
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....
Superb.
By: amanico : June 27th, 2022-20:32
Simple & yet stunning
By: Chris24 : June 28th, 2022-04:25
Looks simple and beautifully crafted! Superb ! Congrats!
Thank you!
By: Watchcph : June 28th, 2022-10:18
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!
By: Watchcph : July 4th, 2022-17:16
It will be exciting to see the next come out of the workshop. Perhaps some other variations of case and dial material.