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Longines 360
Kari found a batch of new old stock Longines 360 ebauches and decided to design a watch around them. The result, in my opinion, is breathtaking. He finished the movement to the nines.
These were among the most accurate movements of their time, and to this day are astoundingly accurate even by modern standards. Longines never housed them in a wristwatch, except for one notable example that resides in their museum. They paved the way for high frequency calibres.
A very in-depth article on the movement can be found here: https://watchesbysjx.com/2021/10/longines-cal-360-observatory-chronometer.html
Longines 360
Kari found a batch of new old stock Longines 360 ebauches and decided to design a watch around them. The result, in my opinion, is breathtaking. He finished the movement to the nines. These were among the most accurate movements of their time, and to this...
Very nice!
361. Which case manufacturer is that? Just wondering who made this nice gold case for Kari.
Exquisite!
Thank you! Sorry for the trouble! Kari is going to say, "that Patrick from California asks so many questions, yet never buys a watch, how annoying!" I'm joking, he's a very nice fella.
it's Bruno Affolter
which I think became or merged with Les Artisans de Boitier (LAB) part of the Parmigiani/Sandoz empire. I think made most of the Kari cases before Cattin. Great watch - congrats!
Ahh, sadly I don't know him. Hope to get to know him!
I already like his sense of humor. It's been a Lange day! Funny!
Good to know.
I actually didn't know that he makes all of his cases himself now. And I always thought there might be an exception every now and then especially for non round cases. I do know that he bought that dial factory and now makes dials and sells dials to other ...
Yes, he also bought a case manufacturer and makes cases for himself and other brands
My Pascal Coyon case was made by his manufacturer
Ahh. Very cool!
That Coyon is so nice. Love the fine adjuster on the balance cock. Just delicious!
Ah!
I don't loupe my watches anymore. I've got all the loupes, but simply no longer my interest. To the naked eye, they are exquisite.
You have reached enlightenment
The first step is to stop timing your watches. The next is to stop louping them.
Huge congratulations sir. This is an outstanding piece with so much history from an amazing watchmaker.
Where in absolute good health ! Will look forward to the wrist shot !
Wonderful, thanks so much for posting this
It really made my day to see such a blend of technical savoir-faire, creativity on the case and dial. The total package is 100%
