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Exactly
Jul 03, 2013,18:20 PM
Even though the scale is small, it still allows accessibility. I wouldn't want to have to pick my way through an F-16 just to find the screws.
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1 the pins of a high end watch, and why we pay so much money
By: bernard cheong : July 2nd, 2013-23:24
The pins of a good, expensively made, costly, time consuming wristwatch that was put together demands a certain "honesty". This is something MOST consumers assume is done. The PINS are probably the most revealing of how much care has been put in. NOT all ...
Incredible
By: MWL : July 3rd, 2013-01:06
Just goes to show the dedication poured into all aspects of each piece. Even if I never take such a close look at each individual screw, its good to know that someone has spent time ensuring that it looks perfect.
Thanks. I will try to look thru my hard drives for more.
By: bernard cheong : July 3rd, 2013-01:33
Just to share. If I never encountered the world of meticulous perfection in watchmaking, I would not have had a chance to meet and understand folks who are obsessed with "details" and precision to this degree, for use in normal population , among normal m...
Exactly
By: MWL : July 3rd, 2013-18:20
Even though the scale is small, it still allows accessibility. I wouldn't want to have to pick my way through an F-16 just to find the screws.
lol
By: felixcrabtree : July 3rd, 2013-04:15
as a soon to be watchmaker i had no idea what you were talking about when you said pins, then i realised you were talking about pivots. let me tell you making pivots and finishing them properly is harder than you make it sound here! i have a english lever...
YES. You are right on.
By: bernard cheong : July 3rd, 2013-17:52
I spent a few days with Philip Dufour ( early in 2000-2004) and with another SEIKO maker, and what you said is CORRECT.
btw great post!
By: felixcrabtree : July 3rd, 2013-04:19
i diddnt mean to sound rude haha
Yeah. Max was modest. He never explained himself, because
By: bernard cheong : July 3rd, 2013-17:50
I think he assumed that the EAST, the buyer already knew. He was about 60% correct. Many MB&F owners buy the watches because of the EXTREME prestige...I really mean it. In China or anywhere here in Asia, Pateks are bought to KEEP...and sell. MB&F ...
Excellent post Bernard!
By: Tim Jackson : July 3rd, 2013-17:29
Well documented and explained. Aspects of fine watchmaking that aren't allways appreciated and understood by collectors. I think your support of the Independents is honorable, as they need patrons like yourself to succeed. Like your second to last line sa...
HOLY Smokes!
By: Nicko16 : July 3rd, 2013-20:51
Very interesting and mind boggling. Makes me want to purchase a decent loupe :)