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It also expands the possibilities - there is a difference in ordering...

at suppliers and go through the learning process of mastering the machine. I think it could definitely spur creativity. And speed up development time, as precision parts for a new mechanism can be quickly produced, the construction modified, the parts made again, and so on. Newcomers like Romain Gauthier entirely come from a background as mechanical engineers specialising in machinery such as CNC.

The research & development cycle shortens, and this saves time and energy.

BTW, Paul Gerber just obtained a new CNC machine as well!

Magnus This message has been edited by Magnus Bosse on 2008-07-29 09:08:04

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Casemaking at Thomas Prescher Haute Horlogerie

By: DonCorson : July 28th, 2008-08:09

Casemaking at Thomas Prescher Haute Horlogerie Today I will be visiting Thomas Prescher to see their CNC machine making case parts and learn how this is done. After arriving in Twann by train I realise that I could have better taken the boat for a leisure...

Makes me appreciate the watch case even more. Andrew

I agree, case-making is a true art...

By: Ornatus-Mundi : July 29th, 2008-00:32

Very interesting and informative post, Don. I had...

By: tempusfugit : July 28th, 2008-16:58

Thanks a mil!

By: Ancienne Le Brassus : July 28th, 2008-20:23

Excellent report!

By: Allen : July 28th, 2008-21:14

Thanks for all those juicy details and wonderful pictures. I really enjoyed it.

Thanks for the field report !

By: Spurs : July 28th, 2008-22:55

As I have always noticed and maintained about the Europeans..they know how to live ! Summer holidays...its something that only applies to students in S'pore and a long time ago ...to teachers. Just reading the report and viewing the environment outside th...

Thank you Don

By: ChristianDK : July 29th, 2008-01:19

Awesome! Very informative, Thank you DonCorson!!!

By: (*_*) : July 29th, 2008-01:27

Thanks ...very informative...Jack [nt]

By: justpen : July 29th, 2008-03:22

Thanks, Don ............

By: jfsuperior : July 29th, 2008-07:06

for taking us along for a free ride on this eye-popping journey. You are becoming a master of trades combining great investigative and journalistic talents which you generously share on this forum. I'm amazed that small independents find it important, in ...

Jack, I know first hand how difficult it is nowadays to find suppliers...

By: Ornatus-Mundi : July 29th, 2008-07:12

to produce the usually low numbers of cases required, up to the exacting standards of the discerning independent watchmakers, and if that is not enough, within a reasonable timeframe. Don already alluded to the high costs of changing/modifying the case ma...

Magnus, thanks for your reply .........

By: jfsuperior : July 29th, 2008-07:31

I'm well aware of the problems with outside suppliers but find it interesting that a small independent company can justify the usual high costs associated with obtaining expensive CNC machines etc. A lot of watches must be sold just to pay off that type o...

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