Dje
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All those years of....
Gastronomy !!
Hi Melvyn,
Galvanoplasty is a bit
like gastronomy : you need recipes, tools, raw materials, some years of
work and some talented spirit aimed at quality !
And as Sir Henry Royce,
co-founder of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and mechanical and electrical engineer
stated: Perfection is no small thing but perfection is made of small things!
Best regards
Dje
A secret but looked after work at Jaeger-LeCoultre : the works of galvanoplasty.
Galvanoplasty may not make you think at first sight of a craft necessary for a hand coveted watch production. The Jaeger-LeCoultre galvanoplasty works You may not even know, or know precisely what galvanoplasty is! Here is the man who knows : Mr Thierry M...
Great report, Jerome!
Having worked in manufacturing before, I really appreciate seeing this process that goes into my watch. Thanks so much!
JLC manufacturing benefits
Thanks, Dje, for the excellent report. JLC's vertical integration reflects a big investment in an area that could perhaps be more economically outsourced. To me this represents a comprehensive commitment to quality assurance for their products - - - somet...
Thank you for this report Jerome,
excellent read and really shows how deep the back integration is with JLC. Regards, Asi
Cool report...
Thanks Dje. Very nice insights of the making of parts. Nice to know bout them. Regards
Thanks
Your effort has certainly helped in increasing my appreciation of JLC watches. Keep them coming.
Ahah - all those years of equations >>
in biology, chemistry and physics classes are finally paying off; I recognised msot of your words and names used in the galvanic art huzzar! Thanks for the tour of the Unknown Life of a JLC Watch. Regards, MTF
Thanks Jerome!
I dont think this was on the tour the last time. Nice to see the different people who make up the 900+ at the Manufacture. BTW, is this your way of distracting us from bugging you for a SIHH sneak preview?
Thank you very much for that insight, Jerome!
Well I knew about the frog legs (both the eating aberration of the French and the electricity) but until your report I did not imagine that it takes seven steps to finish the movement parts regardless of an additional polishing of edges pp. Amazing! Cheer...
Very interesting Jerome - thank you. In English, the term is galvinize - to coat
one metal with another by means of electrolosis. Yes, MJLC has unbelievable strength in depth through vertical integration. I have always thought, and still do, that it is an undeniable asset in a highly fragmented industry. Very interesting read. Thanks ...
Thanks, Jerome!
As always, a fascinating and in-depth report -- greatly appreciated. And very interesting, as it addresses a part of the Manufacture that one doesn't often think about (put another way, how many more pictures of watchmakers' backs as they sit at their ben...
Excellent report, thank you -
It is not only interesting but great fun to see how the galvanizing is carried out at JLC. Here's looking forward to your next great report, keep 'em coming ... Dirk
Awesome post, Dje, thank you!
Would that we had more posts like Dje's on the Galvanic baths at JLC. Thank you so much, Dje, I really enjoyed it and know that the other folks enjoyed it, too. Your sly reference to "other makers" was probably not overlooked by others in the Forum. Watch...