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Anglage! Is This Particularly Poor OR Equal to Some of the Best?
You Decide!
This is an Invitation to Discussion on an example of watch finishing! Please feel welcome to comment. These examples have drawn a range of comments and now let's talk about it!
These examples are all from the same watchmaker and should be considered to have the same level of quality.
Judging from pictures is not easy, those of you who have seen these watches in person, please comment. Everyone else, please comment! Many thanks!
If you would prefer to express your views privately, please feel free to private message me.
Very good anglage! Lots of interior angles as well.
There probably aren't too many brands that would offer anything better, maybe some like Akrivia, Gauthier, etc. but even then it's close.
Thanks for chiming in! There are different ideas, but that's how I see it, as well..
Here's what SJX had to say: "all of the parts, new and old, are decorated by hand to a degree comparable to the most prominent names in independent watchmaking, like Voutilainen for instance."
Those last two pics are so nice. I think it is superb finishing. [nt]
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I am impressed.
I have a small idea how much work just one arc is - let alone a whole movement. Add the black polish you see on some surfaces and this is exquisite.
It takes talent, time and hard work to create something like this. Not only do you have to know how-to but you also need equal amounts of perspiration and inspiration to achieve this.
(I am not engaging in the eternal discussion about frosted surfaces versus Geneva stripes - by now at least some you should know my opinion on that subject).
It takes talent, time and hard work to create something like this. Not only do you have to know how-to but you also need equal amounts of perspiration and inspiration to achieve this.
(I am not engaging in the eternal discussion about frosted surfaces versus Geneva stripes - by now at least some you should know my opinion on that subject).
Your experience and opinion are appreciated!
I included a pic with geneva stripes to avoid any controversy on that topic!
I tend to agree
An extremely good looking movement imho (with a very beautiful finishing 
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I have seen a few of their watches in person
and have always been impressed by the quality of the finishing. I will check back through my own photos to see how close in I have got to the movements. I have also received permission from the owner of the new AdC 8 rattrapante to photograph it at the workshop if travel restrictions relax in the next couple of months (it remains there for the time being as the new bracelet is manufactured).
Regards,
Baruch
Thanks, I always appreciate your pictures. You're a mensch!
And whoever suggested that you take pictures against a colored background is a genius. You should marry that person!
My menschkite won't be stretching to photos on this occasion!
Don't seem to have any macros of their movements. Hopefully I will have an opportunity to visit the atelier soon.
I won't pass on the compliment in case egos start to expand! After a decade in construction we had quite a collection of tiles, marble slabs, timber etc. that I used as backgrounds. This was my wife's way of convincing me to discard said materials and try something new (and very portable: I take the small paper pad everywhere).
Best,
Baruch
They are good as far as I can tell
Maybe the earlier ones are not as nice but you can see improvements in Rassmman's work with each new watch.
I was going to ask you! That's a fair take, we can see the evolution of the work. [nt]
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From what I can see on the pictures, the level of finishing seems to be very good. Hard to judge the bevels on the picture. Deep enough? [nt]
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Great post! I'm a big sucker for big polished anglage! The bigger the bullnose edge, the happier I am!
I just wished JLC timepieces had better anglage polishing! Some of their beveled edges look downright "dry" from lack of polish.
Agreed. Especially on some watches such as the Duometre, whose finishings are good, but could be even better ( not worse than Patek watches of the same level, though ). [nt]
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They should make a nice 822 movement Reverso...
You're the JLC expert, so please add your input... A slim Reverso case like the 1931 Reverso. A special dial, maybe a historical dial, or a blue dial (a blue model already exists but not in a slim case). An 822 caliber, but maybe with some special movement finishing like some polished anglage, special Breguet hairspring, and/or swan neck. Of course, they can't make it too complex or else servicing the watch will be difficult. A collection of straps with quick release spring bars and the new deployant buckle that can be removed without any tools.
Yes, same for Cal 849 ( MUT ). That would be great, but the price would not be the same. Will clients follow? [nt]
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I feel like a lot of brands would benefit from a high-end "fancy" finished LE or small production model to honor big fans of the brand
For example: Look at Omega's central tourbillon, a haute horology watch for sure.
Maybe a special WatchProSite edition!
Building on Amanico's idea; a caliber 849 with higher end finishing and maybe metal bar springs instead of coil springs. And it'd be nice if they didn't charge us any premium for higher finishing! We offer it in steel with the silver sunburst dial with sword hands that are half frosted and half polished. The thin deployant buckle, and different colored straps (including a non-alligator strap) with quick change spring bars.
Oh yes! Good point!
My MUT has a sapphire case back. And I would love to see polished anglage there!