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I’m glad you share my enthusiasm.

As far as I know, Lass has been taught by Vianney Halter and Philippe Dufour and he was the watchmaker of the Patek Philippe Museum for almost ten years. He decided to go back to Denmark and create his own watches with his wife who is an engraver. Best, E
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By: quattro
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quattro
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MB&F LM2 two week impression

Hello All: The technology: Double balance wheels that go through a planetary differential which averages out the rates leading to better accuracy. Did I find out if it's more accurate? No. Do I care? No! Who are the Friends in MB&F: Jean-Francois Mojon of
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By: JMan
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JMan
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The 30CT Prototype

Christian Lass unveiled his latest creation a month ago. The 30CT is a one-minute rear tourbillon . The three first photos were taken in the natural light of Philippe Dufour ’s workshop (unfortunately there's no high-res photos available yet)... Prototype
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By: quattro
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quattro
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Reality completely gone, the insane overhyped Cartier auction market.

Does anyone have an explanation for the insanely high prices most Cartier pieces achieved at yesterday’s Sotheby’sauction? In my opinion, Cartier produces fairly average work …and I don’t mean that negatively. I own a Santos myself, but it’s nothing more
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By: Bruno.M1
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imrootbeer7
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Throwback: Masters of Time: The World of Swiss Complicated Watches

Great video from long ago..... NOTE: Philippe Dufour is only 54 years old in this video.
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By: enjoythemusic
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Concord
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My dear friend,

heartfelt congratulations on your Datograph! A L&S is still missing in my collection, so I’m even happier to see it with you. Your Datograph is simply world-class. One of my favorite watch stories: Even Philippe Dufour (arguably one of the greatest watchm
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By: aperna
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aviya
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It's definitely subjective

and I would look at total years of production and number released per year. Philippe Dufour has released 220 Simplicity since 2000 with 0-7 pieces made per year. To me that's rare although we see them regularly in auctions. On the other hand, if a manufac
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By: EinPA
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amanico
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Opposites attract!

Its a great shot... One built like a tank...one pure refinement. One tool, one dress...both luxury, and one being super famous brand, the other being independent, still much under the radar. Perhaps the next Philip Dufour in the making... I truly respect
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By: Concord
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Bill
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I've liked this passage from that article. My feelings are similar.

"If the Eichi presents a modern, minimalist interpretation of movement finishing, Dufour spins an eloquent story of fine traditional watchmaking and Laurent Ferrier builds upon it an architectural vision with cleaner lines. In automobile analogies, perhap
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By: amanico
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smironov
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Well ….

Philippe Dufour has publicly praised the Credor Eichi, which surprised many collectors because Dufour is often considered one of the most demanding authorities on hand finishing. A commonly cited quote from him (from interviews and collector discussions a
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By: amanico
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smironov
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