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We can see why it is that some watchmakers hate macro photographers!  I do have to say that other than the nameplate, the finishing of all other elements of the watch (hands, dials, case, movement) is simply superb -- and, I would say, an area in which Vianney's work is under-rated.

.... imperfections "  This, at least, in my opinion.

...and I can say that you are one watchmaker who has nothing to fear from the loupe or the macro lens

These are fantastic pictures. The details of his work are clearly evident and you show the piece very well. Yes the name is hand engraved and not perfect like a machine, but reminds us of the human aspect of fine mechanical watchmaking.

Your pictures set the bar very high Gary, great job!

BTW I love his "Deep Space", it is stunning and when regaled by Vianney himself as to why he made it, becomes a completely compelling piece in his repertoire. No pictures were allowed, but it will amaze all on June 4th when he reveals to the world what he has been up to for the past 2+ years.

Cheers,
Tim

Thanks very much, Tim -- the D800E is a very powerful tool, but takes some practice (and in my case, a dose of luck) to get really solid images.  The camera is unforgiving of weak technique.

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You are not I (the original amerix) so let there be no confusion between the names. persons and our identities.

The year goes back to 2013 and the headline is "new" shots of the Antiqua.
Now?
I thought that Gary G. had stopped posting photos here because of an ownership/copywrite misunderstanding.
So Who has reposted this?
No mistake -- a great thread -- without my *humble* self!

Really a special watch!

P.S Like your new profile pic as well!

Lots of fun photographing this one.  As for the profile pic, we'll see how long it lasts -- a bit disconcerting for me to see myself looking back out of the computer!

and would love to try one one. 

Stewart

The watch is much more elegant and subtle than many folks think -- and sits beautifully on the wrist.

Pleased that you liked them -- I really enjoy sharing images of great pieces like this one.

That I hope to acquire ! The camera, lens and watch, not in any order. 

...resulted from various attempts at cropping and rotating a fairly conventional starting image -- I'm very pleased that you enjoyed it.

but I dare say the engraving has vastly improved in subsequent versions. Could it been an early result of doing it on platinum? This message has been edited by amerix on 2013-05-05 04:41:34

As my watch is #14, your hypothesis may in fact be correct -- I agree with you that more recent watches I have seen do seem to have considerably cleaner engraving.  

When Vianney's DS makes its perfect landing here on earth, there will be nobody more skilled - or better equipped - to photograph it than you !!!

I'd be very interested to see your photographic work with some of these watches, Amery!

nt.

nt

Thanks a lot Gary, we feel from them you're still in love!

There are so many interesting facets and angles on this one -- and the movement (with its instantaneous day and date change, for instance) is quite sophisticated from a horological perspective as well.

Love it.

 

Thanks a lot for sharing.

 

 

Vte

 

 

 

Easy to stay interested in this one!