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I have a late response to this, simply because...
...I can't find the words to do justice to compliment such an incredibly written article!!
There is a certain beauty in seeing your request as a client to the watchmaker - as you described, you're assuming the role as a "foreman", to direct at a high level the skilled craftsmen into materialising your designs. Having a glimpse into the process, the "happy accidents", the snags, the entire journey is an experience that no mainstream watch brand can offer.
Having the worldtimer on the caseback printed on sapphire is still one of those "why didn't anyone think of that before?" designs that off the top of my head is arguably shared by the Lange Terraluna to a certain extent.
Having the worldtimer on the caseback printed on sapphire is still one of those "why didn't anyone think of that before?" designs that off the top of my head is arguably shared by the Lange Terraluna to a certain extent.
Rose-engine turned guilloche to me, is one of those finishes that especially is for the timepiece' owner to fully appreciate when they know how complicated and labourious the process is. One outside of the know-how could easily dismiss it to be possible with modern CNC - which of course, isn't the same due to the cutting methods used.
I hope you treasure this 1/1 piece for years to come!
Regards,
skyeriding
Commissioning a Unique Piece to Celebrate Traditional Craftsmanship: Jochen Benzinger with Svend Andersen
In the watch industry masters of different trades work together. Jochen Benzinger is a specialist for decorative work on dials and movement parts, but he offers also watches bearing his name. I wanted one of his watches, though, he could not offer the add...
What a great, and informative post!
It is so nice to see the old-world artisanship still active. Such a good article and worthy of a re-read or two to really soak in and appreciate the skill and dedication these brands bring to the art.
Great post, great brands.
I was always a fan of Benzinger watches, I'm even more now! Thanks for sharing Björn.
Excellent - this is a monumental post!
As a tiny background contribution, here is an example of Benzinger/Chronoswiss circa 2008 Leap Year meeting of Purists sorry for the blurry photo Cazalea ...
Everyone Read This !
Another of Bjorrn's research projects in independent watchmaking! Don
Fabulous post - I need to re-read and digest this.
I’ve always admired Nr Benzinger and Mr Andersen’s work. One of my “early mistakes” was to sell a unique Benzinger piece “Reelsmith” I was lucky to acquire second-hand. Have always missed having it (Photo by the original owner) ...
Wow Bjorn!
What a splendid read this article is, thank you so much for taking the time to do this, sharing so much of the custom process, decisions and challenges made in order to execute on an idea with two Master craftsmen! Not an easy exercise, and you are to be ...
I have a late response to this, simply because...
...I can't find the words to do justice to compliment such an incredibly written article!! There is a certain beauty in seeing your request as a client to the watchmaker - as you described, you're assuming the role as a "foreman", to direct at a high leve...
Wow... what a story and picture overload...
Need to sit down and digest all the information... thank you for taking the time! I never knew the partnership with Habring! Your piece is superb, love the guilloche bezel as the final touch... BIG Congratulations!!! Here's my piece G & B... Cheers Andrew...
A beauty
Andrew — Thank you for sharing. Your G&B is a beauty. Would you mind also sharing info about the movement?
Thank you
for your wonderfully researched, documented and written article. I particularly enjoyed all the information describing the guillochage technique. You have in your Voutilainen and your Benzinger two delightful watches, that reflect your taste and deep pass...
Dear Björn, I had the immense pleasure of reading your treatise on watch-creating once more with a free mind...
For me, selecting an existing watch, paying for it and walking out of a watch boutique is one thing, where your own money is the sole matter that is at stake. However, I find becoming actively involved in the actual creation, just like you to elaborately ...
The differences in the guilloche work are very subtle, with the surface treatments having a strong influence how the decoration appears
Sorry for the rubbish pictures but this is all I managed with a loupe and the iphone in "freehand mode". The different light play in the dials can also not be shown with these photos, but this has for me the biggest influence on how the dials appear in na...
Can’t believe I didn’t notice your article a year ago
The article has amazing detail and depth I wish I would see more nowadays as almost all watch journalism is focusing on fast content on new launches to fuel the visitor amounts and views for ad ratings. Just amazing work - thank you!
I don’t know how on Earth I missed this MASTERFUL post 2 years ago
But I’m so glad I found it today. Congrats on your very special watch and thank you so much for taking us a long for the ride. I learned a lot today and you’ve inspired me to perhaps to do something of my own with an Indy down the line.