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Christian Lass 30CP
This particular example of the Christian Lass 30CP with a Roman numerals dial was designed for Japanese collector Takeshi Ikeda, aka @take_fktk18.
The case measures 38 x 11.5 mm and the movement beats at 18,000 beats per hour (2.5 Hz).
Christian Lass is based in Denmark. He was a former Master watchmaker of the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva.
Best, Emmanuel
credit: @@take_ftkt18 & @christian_lass
The movement features a special “multi-directional hairspring adjuster floating on a ruby ball”.
According to Christian Lass: “the two screws on top can tilt the bridge from side to side while the screw on the underside, together with the ruby ball, can tilt the bridge in the other direction, as well as raise or lower the bridge. The screws act against each other and will lock the bridge in place after adjustment.”
credit: Sjx
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Christian Lass 30CP
This particular example of the Christian Lass 30CP with a Roman numerals dial was designed for Japanese collector Takeshi Ikeda , aka @take_fktk18 . The case measures 38 x 11.5 mm and the movement beats at 18,000 beats per hour ( 2.5 Hz ). Christian Lass ...
Fantastic!
So, here's something that bothers me a bit, and not just on this piece. The seconds hand being too short, or not well balanced. Does anybody else feel this way?
Love the work on these watches. That ruby ball adjuster is interesting, it looks cool but it seems like it would be hard to tighten all the screws down while maintaining position and then keeping them tight over time.
Presumably the whole thing would need to get readjusted again during a service which seems sub-optimal? I'd be curious to learn more about this novel approach and the pros and cons, it's definitely an interesting and cool looking construction.
I can't tell more unfortunately, as I've never met CL.
But I'm sure some collectors/owners could know more. Best, Emmanuel
Great piece. The sapphire ball to adjust the escapement is a fascinating innovation.
I believe it is a beautifully well balanced dial and movement. The engraving done by Hannelore is spot on. Besides the watch, traditionally made, the Lasses are wonderful people and a pleasure to spend time with.
I don't have the pleasure of knowing the Lasses,
but it's good to know that in addition to making beautiful watches they are nice people too! Best, Emmanuel
Had the pleasure of meeting them at last year's WW. Very grounded and humble. I was fascinated to learn that
Hannelore is a watchmaker as well as Christian. She chose to focus on engraving and has become a master engraver as demonstrated by her work on the watch. Enjoy the watch as it is a pleasure to wear. Mitch
Well, the watch isn't mine, unfortunately!
It's Takeshi Ikeda's ! What you say about Hannelore and Christian makes them even more likeable. Best, Emmanuel
Yes, I particularly like the case profile.
The only thing I would "improve" is, as noted by others above, the seconds hand, which could be better balanced. Best, Emmanuel
I saw the seconds hand
has a lollipop head on the other side. It's readable in my view.
