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I particularly respected his appreciation for mathematics, which for me is one way to articulate the beauty of things.
Nov 20, 2023,17:24 PM
Honestly, I was surprised when Dufour was telling his early history and how he didn’t like/wasn’t good at maths. I had assumed a deep appreciation of maths (and to an extent physics) and skill was a common feature of watchmakers. But that’s probably a biased/elitist, academic perspective on things, since just because he didn’t do well in classroom tests does not mean he lacks an inherent/natural understanding and facility with maths that is reflected in his complex and precise creations…which is really impressive to think about.
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Video: Stephen McDonnell, Watchmaker and Designer
By: enjoythemusic : November 19th, 2023-21:36
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Great post, and if I many humbly say....
By: enjoythemusic : November 20th, 2023-17:46
...imho those of us deeply passionate about horology all seem to be far more alike in appreciating both the high-level technical and the art / craft... to a degree that borders on (or is) obsessive. Funny thing is, we're not sailing in wooden ships to dis...