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Don, that is one of the best virtual tours I've ever been on!
As for the watches, I handled a few of them at Baselworld (including the self-named 20th anniversary watch) and they are all very impressive.
Regarding design, I agree that some of Claret's stuff is a bit intimidating. When I see the Hysek, I feel like intoning "Klaatu Barada Nicto", lest I be wasted with a ray-gun. But I don't think that's Claret's fault.
The real beauties in the above line-up are unquestionably the Guy Ellias. I did inspect a number of Guy Ellia watches at Baselworld and I can say that this guy is a design genius. He is really bringing something new to watch design in 2009 - his stuff stands out a mile from the rest of the rather crowded weird-and-wacky segment of the market - the watches are actually quite stunningly beautiful.
Cheers
Tony P
A visit to: Christophe Claret Manufacture d'horlogerie
A visit to the Christophe Claret Manufacture d’Horlogerie Part 1, 20th Anniversary Limited Edition The manufacture Christophe Claret is one of those organisations which for the last 20 years has been an undisputed force in high end watchmaking, but always...
Thanks a lot Don for the report.
We recognize Christohpe Claret's style with the pics of the watch. Fr.Xavier
Part 2: Christophe Claret Manufacture d'horlogerie
A visit to the Christophe Claret Manufacture d’Horlogerie Part 2, Making the Parts As one of the major forces in the design and production of complicated movements, in particular tourbillons and minute repeaters, it is clear that Chistophe Claret has a si...
Part 3: Christophe Claret Manufacture d'horlogerie
A visit to the Christophe Claret Manufacture d’Horlogerie Part 3, The Watchmakers Shops All the parts for Claret movements, whether made in-house, which the large and ever increasing majority are, or procured out of house, first go through this quality in...
Part 4: Christophe Claret Manufacture d'horlogerie
A visit to the Christophe Claret Manufacture d’Horlogerie Part 4, More Watches The list of Christophe Claret’s customers is long. Here are just some as represented by the watches seen in final inspection today. Note that many of these watches are covered ...
goofd lord. What a visit!
hard to go back to reality after this trip in one of the heaven of watchmaking. the sapphire that can be cut ahd shaped for brodges and cases opens the door to incredible watches.
Thanks a lot Don, it was a pleasure to read the 4 parts.
When I see the name of Christophe Claret, I think about the Opera 3 from GP. Fr.Xavier
Thanks for the report Don
I don't like most of Claret's work but I have to admit it's impressive. - SJX
Do you mean the engineering or the designs?
SJX, Do you not like the engineering that Claret is responsible for OR the designs that the brands commissioned Claret to manufacture? Or is it the two Claret branded watches for the 10th and 20th Anniversary that you don't like? i.e. designs by other bra...
Thanks, Don!
I enjoyed your four-part photo tour of the Claret manufacture immensely. There is some amazing tech and design at work there! You know I love these peeks behind the watchmaker's curtain! The work of Claret's team is exciting, but why do so many of the tim...
What is the common factor?
daos, Lets dissect the issue. As Claret makes components or whole watches for other designers or brands, why are you "left cold"? There should be many disparate designs and not just one theme. On the other hand, maybe clients approach Claret as their 'go-...
Sure, let's see what's behind my initial response...
...to the various timepieces pictured in the post. Before we start, I must acknowledge that I find Claret's work structurally intriguing, innovative, and praiseworthy for its visual audacity. Of all the watches we saw in the four segments of Don's origina...
Bovet, DeBethune, Guy Ellia, Jorg Hysek, Harry Winston, Cartier, G-P
and many more "brands" complicated watches are wholly or partly made by C.Claret. That is the crucial revelation for collectors. If you like the design, does it matter who makes the engine? Regards, MTF
Which Debethune movement, parts does C.Claret make ?
Do you mean C.Claret make movement, parts for current Debethune model or old models ? Thank you .
It is best to say, "No parts made for DeBethune"
Apologies, folks. Let's state that I made an error and no parts are made for Debethune by C. Claret. Regards, MTF
Incredible read Don . . . thank you very much!
Claret is one of the great masters of our time, and any time. Craig
Don, that is one of the best virtual tours I've ever been on!
As for the watches, I handled a few of them at Baselworld (including the self-named 20th anniversary watch) and they are all very impressive. Regarding design, I agree that some of Claret's stuff is a bit intimidating. When I see the Hysek, I feel like in...
Marvelous!
Those little ticking mechanical gizmos are just wonderful to look at. The engineering behind them is mind boggling too. Thanks for the amazing report!
Road Trip Wow!
How interesting to see "under the hood" Many thanks for another delightful post, xx DD
Don, thank you for your great reports............
Fantastic workmanship & beautifully put together.
Finally had the time to read your report Don
and what an awesome report it is!! I thoroughly enjoyed your report, and if you ever do go and revisit Claret, please do get an audio clip of the gong on the Dual Tow. I'd love to hear how the gong sounds when you activate the chrono. Thanks! Cheers, Anth...
not much else i can add Don. a superb and indepth report
of one of the masters of horology. i can see Daos's point of view regarding the quick reading of time, but i love these unusual timepieces. i love the different methods used to show the time, i love the different materials especially sapphire so we can se...
Really great...
I'm not coming often in AHCI forum, but this time, wouaououu, what a visit ! Fantastic pieces, great report. Thank you for all this work. Pictures are very impressive, very detailled, as if being there ! Great job. Thank's ! Deniz.