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Video: Bluing screws
“I blue the screws as follows: I screw the screws to a plate for grinding. I then polish the screws to a very high finish. After cleaning, I heat the screws while still on the plate and dip everything into a blue salt process, increase the heat gently to acheive the desired blue color. Then I immediately remove everything from the solution and allow to cool. I then clean the screws and they are ready for assembly.”
My thanks to Paul and Ruth Gerber for the following video …
Review: Paul Gerber PuristS Tenth Anniversary Model 42
Paul Gerber PuristS Tenth Anniversary Model 42 Wristwatch By now all of the Paul Gerber P10’s have been delivered. We have seen the ‘un-boxing’ of several, which is always an exciting moment – made even more so by the inclusion of Swiss Lindt chocolates! ...
Comments from Paul Gerber:
Hi All, I asked Paul and Ruth Gerber about some of the points you have been bringing up since the P10 watches were delivered. Firstly Paul is “very pleased that the watch has been well received by the PuristS and that the watch has raised so many question...
Great little 'interview' Andrew!
Thanks for sharing some of Herr Gerber's wisdom with us! Love your mini interview. There's nothing better than actually knowing the story behind a beloved watch and the watchmaker's decision process etc. It's interesting to hear how clever Herr Gerber hav...
There are many ‘layers’ …
Thanks Sidney. I agree with you that there are many ‘layers’ to the Gerber P10. On the surface it looks like a relatively simple grey-toned sports watch, but the engraved dial and then the intriguing automatic winding 'complication' – wi...
Video: PuristS P10 dial engraving
“… I made (the) dial a little thicker at 0.50mm … the engraving was done with my Witech CNC milling machine … as far as I know, this has not been done before.” My thanks to Paul and Ruth Gerber for the following video …...
Video: Bluing screws
“ I blue the screws as follows: I screw the screws to a plate for grinding. I then polish the screws to a very high finish. After cleaning, I heat the screws while still on the plate and dip everything into a blue salt process, increase the heat gen...
Great work, Andrew...
...thank you. A copy of your early and definitive review will go 'straight to the pool room' (well, into the P10 watch box at least!). ;-) Cheers, pplater.
No greater honour
Pleased you enjoyed the review and sharing this watch with a few PuristS friends makes it all the more special. A
I have so much admiration for Paul Gerber.
I think he is truly a genius. His supply of innovative ideas in watchmaking seems never-ending. The PuristS watch is so unique and beautiful. Thanks for the review. You've got a great watch there! Cheers, Daos
And as you know from IGOTT2 …
... Paul Gerber and Ruth have maintained their enthusiasm for horology over a long career spanning several decades. A significant but humble watchmaker. Andrew
thanks for your observations
the dial is really stunning. congrats and wear in the best of health J
Andrew, you really captured the spirit of this watch, as well as...
the way Paul approaches watchmaking. Very, very well done, I learned a lot! Congratulation to Paul for an instant success, and to the owners for a truly amazing, personal and unique watch! Cheers, Magnus
Paul Gerber's Atelier
Thanks Magnus. Your visit to Paul’s Atelier was uppermost in my mind when I ordered the watch, and your comments were very helpful. It was Paul’s attention to detail and honest watchmaking that drew me in. Andrew
Regarding affordability …
Thanks SJX, When I was corresponding with Paul Gerber over some of the details for this review I said to him that he should be very proud of this watch. While it was the least expensive of the P10 Anniversary watches, it had everything that we love about ...
My only worry is convincing my wife I need a Synchron too!
Thanks Andrew for the legwork to put this together. It makes owning the watch a lot more fun when we can know the maker and the process. Cheers Mike
Thanks, Andrew, for the report and pics!
I highly regard the makers/manufacturers, who answer the questions posed by the PuristS. Thanks for the video also. Aloha, Bob
Value adding ...
I agree, Bob. And even with the language barriers, Paul and Ruth went out of their way (with the help of Google Translate and Michel Schmutz) to answer my questions quickly and thoroughly. It indeed adds to the ‘value’ of the watch. Andrew
Stunning dial indeed. .
.... thx for sharing the pictures and especially Mr. Ferber's comments was fascinating Best Hans
Congrats Andrew on your Paul Gerber watch!
Great review and awesome pictures. They really bring out the dial accents. The strap texture is very interesting and contrasts nicely to the realtively simple look of the watch and case. Enjoy it!
Aesthetically it’s a lovely creation …
Thanks Ping, Aesthetically it’s a lovely creation. The silvery-grey tones, with the engraving and strap, are perfect. And unlike many of the ‘black’ watches that were popluar for a while, you can actually read the time on this one. It wi...
Thanks for such a great review Andrew!!!
Those three rotors are to die for! Enjoy your watch! Tony
