Independents

And how do you feel about these Roger W. Smith calibers: anathema or not?

my apologies to interrupt the conversation, is it traditional, more or less, British way of finishing? I prefer Swiss finishing, it is so visually pleasing, but appreciate British, subtle, approach.

Breguet and Daniels for comparison.

Roger certainly aims for an even more obvious connection to past practitioners of this style of finishing (Breguet and Daniels being the obvious references). I think CF has perhaps administered a slightly more modern take with the zirconium oxide dial, pvd application of numerals and text and less traditional case shape. But ultimately, they share quite similar methodologies and techniques: think CNC, proprietary escapement, strong links to George Daniels, meticulous and elegant finishing focusing on function more than anything else. Again, just my take on it!

Regards, Baruch

In the examples of CF movements you have shown above, I find the main bridge (3/4 bridge?) cutout around the balance wheel and Y bridge too rounded.
Just an aesthetic personal preference.
Best, Emmanuel

Best, Emmanuel

Unaffordable.