You are leaving us hungry for more

Jan 13, 2008,17:55 PM
 

Thank you Nicolas for the insight.

Not matter how one thinks they know it is (in my case very little) it is such a joy to dig and learn more about these fascinating companies and the horology world.

Pleas keep it coming.

Thanks again Nicolas.

Bill

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The fine art of making movements, PART I, the Origins.

 
 By: amanico : January 13th, 2008-02:39
While I was visiting the " Heritage Gallery", I was deeply amazed by JLC skill about making movements. We all know here that since 1833, more than 1000 movements were made. We also know that JLC simultaneously works on more than 40 different calibers. But...  

Part II, the modern production.

 
 By: amanico : January 13th, 2008-03:48
In the whole production of modern watches, you still find this idea of amking high quality movements. From the simple watches to the most complicated and High End watches, as in the Past. The 101 Caliber still exists. And the Calibre 849, of the Master Ul...  

Alas, one of my favories is missing

 
 By: aaronm : January 13th, 2008-17:49
From the fantastic lineup. Where is the reverso repeater? thanks for the collection, I really liked the vintage movements -a

Here is your Reverso Repeater, Aaron >>>

 
 By: amanico : January 14th, 2008-06:54
You're right, I forgot this one too. Best! Nicolas....  

Happy birthday, JLC! And thanks, Nicolas, for including . . .

 
 By: Dr No : January 14th, 2008-08:01
. . . one of my two favorite JLC's in this montage, the skeleton Reverso tourbillon, which is my candidate for the best example of a watch reduced to it's bare essentials . . . cordially, Art

Yes, Art >>>

 
 By: amanico : January 14th, 2008-08:05
175th birthday, that's something in a Manufacture life, and I wonder what they are preparing to celebrate it!!! Maybe I'd do a post about this topic... You said that the Reverso tourbillon skeleton was one of your 2 favourite JLC...What's the second one? ... 

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 By: BHK9 : January 13th, 2008-07:14
hi, Nicolas,now i see and read like the children given essay/writen by proffessor.LOLOL.... good,keep them going,my friend!! BHK9

That's bad, BHK9 >>>

 
 By: amanico : January 13th, 2008-07:53

Nicolas, may we derive anything for SIHH 2008 ...

 
 By: HerrK : January 15th, 2008-05:29
... from the fact that you put some weight on - ultra thin movements and - movement finish in your post? Christian

Christian >>>

 
 By: amanico : January 15th, 2008-05:49