@@watchartsci Hi, Bill. I just saw this ruclips.net/video/nFMC6LVjHoE/видео.html about a JLC minute repeater. Wow! Who made THAT? Is there a single hidden genius or was it a cast of thousands? All the best, Jeremy
Hey Bruce, thanks man! By the way, the Rolf Lang Dresden just moved a step closer to you! And we'll all see it at the WatchTime Show in NYC! Cheers, Bill
Thanks for another informative video Bill. I must admit that I’d never heard of Wiederrecht but his work is ingenious. I doubt I’ll ever own an example of his work but am grateful that you’ve taken the time to explore his work with your viewers. Thanks Bill.
Hi Jeffrey, I felt the same way, but I'm going to keep looking for watches with affordable modules with Agenhor/Wiederrecht in them like my Harry Winston Premiere Bi-Retrograde that I didn't know about the Agenhor retrograde module until after I bought it. My biggest surprise was Agenhor's work with both Hermes and Parmigiani Fleurier. It's like an Easter egg hunt! Cheers, Bill
Dear Bill, Great content. The behind the scenes specialists like Agenhor and Mr. Wiederrecht have a profound impact on horology. In this vein, there are a whole host of specialists worth highlighting, some of which companies are in turn owned in whole or in part by renowned watchmakers like Journe and Voutilainen. As an example, Paul Gerber is an AHCI member and has his own small line of watches. But in meandering on the web, I keep running across his name as a consultant who has had his hands in the development of many watches. This would all be fodder for other videos. Finally, if my wife has a Lovers Bridge watch, she could probably not get it off my wrist. What a cool complication! Cheers.
Thank you Howard! Yes, we can find some first rate watches with complications or modules by watchmakers whose own watches bring in 10s of thousands of dollars! I totally understand the attraction of the Lovers Bridge. I think that women's watches have more interesting and innovative complications than men's. Cheers, Bill
Great video Bill. In the age of "in house is all that matters", very few people pay attention to the individual watchmakers that are often brought in to develop modules or whole movements.
Yes, NSsomething, in-house vs. not-in-house is an over-simplification. Orient Watches have in-house movements that aren't very good [or expensive...] and while the buyer gets his money's worth with Orient, on the more expensive watches with cheap movements, they do not. We've come to think "In-house = good" rather than the more important query, "what's interesting about the movement?" or "what is the quality and craftsmanship of the movement?" Cheers, Bill
Sometimes, Bubba, you can find a watch with movements by Agenhor that are not well known and get a great watch for a fraction of their horological value. Cheers, Bill
Fantastic video, Bill. Your insights are much appreciated. In this video, you may have even outdone yourself. Thanks so much for sharing your vast knowledge with us. Regards, Miguel
Beautiful underrated Harry Winston sir! I always found their watches to be underrated. Especially loved the Ave C Jump Hour and its beautiful movement.
Hi Ong! Wow, you just helped me find a movement I've been collecting in the HW Ave C Jump Hour-a Jaquet 736! Unfortunately, it's in platinum that always jacks up the price, but I'm always looking for watches with the 736; so this is a real treat! Thank you, Bill
Growing up I remember my grandmother's Singer with the foot-pedal power source! For our own heroic efforts at cobbling together watches from existing movements, cases, dials and hands, there may be a lesson here ... the only thing we lack, Bill, is craftsmanship and talent. Cheers, Bill
Good job Bill - very interesting, really enjoyed it. Wearing my Toric chrongraph - an early Parmigiani using the el Primero movement before he had his own chrono, so maybe pre-dating the Vaucher acquisition?
Hey James, thanks man! I didn't know that Parmigiani went out of the Sandoz orbit in their watchmaking. Your Topic sounds like a rare and wonderful bird! Cheers, Bill
With the Faberge watch, you have to look directly at the watch to see the GMT time. So, someone next to you will not likely be able to see it, due to the angle and the way the GMT is displayed. Very surprised you did not mention the very cool Van Cleef & Arpels Double - Jumping Hour Retrograde minutes dual time watch, since that is one of the few complete watches where Agenhor did the entire movement - not just the complication.
Southnc63...I only listed the winning watches that Agenhor listed ... Arpels has won with movements by Christiaan van der Klaauw and other watchmakers, you know... Cheers, Bill
Does a Fiona Kruger buy a minimum run of movements from Weiderrecht or buy one movement at a time as orders come in? I imagine he charges a design fee and then some amount to make the movements and assemble (guessing he does that too) to fit a case he may or may not make.
Hey Forbin, how would I know? They work out some kind of deal that works for them both. At $26k a pop for a titanium watch, I'm guessing most of the dough went to movement design and development. I hope the same movement can be used in future watches by FK with a more conventional design, but the Entropy design has been growing on me... Cheers, Bill
Oscar, great quote and insight into Jean-Marc Wiederrecht's work. Anyone can build a watch movement, but building a piece of art for a piece of art is true craftsmanship. Cheers, Bill
Hey Decon, this is not for the faint at heart. It's for serious collectors and not flippers or those who measure their watch's value by how much they can resell it for. It's for guys like us! Cheers, Bill
Faint of heart meaning,don't have money. Serious collector meaning,have money. Gambaling with a lot of money is a rich thing.Not knowing if you can get your hard earned time piece fixed When it needs,i guees that's a risk the middle class doesnt want to take.Rich people have more room to gamble.Flipping is for people who need money Ie the middle class.I get it.Thanks for the video.Its nice knowing that these time pieces are around.Thanks for showing them to us,the horology lovers.Cheers
Decon, no! By serious collector, I mean those of us who learn as much as possible about watches so that we can find the best buys that the 'herd' doesn't know about-that's how to get great deals with little money. Cheers, Bill
Thanks, Bill. Please keep bringing these master craftsmen and their works to our attention.
Okay Jeremy, as soon as I find them! There are lots of them that I get to learn about! Cheers, Bill
@@watchartsci Hi, Bill. I just saw this ruclips.net/video/nFMC6LVjHoE/видео.html about a JLC minute repeater. Wow! Who made THAT? Is there a single hidden genius or was it a cast of thousands?
All the best, Jeremy
Very interesting video Bill. Thanks as always for sharing this with us!
Hey Bruce, thanks man! By the way, the Rolf Lang Dresden just moved a step closer to you! And we'll all see it at the WatchTime Show in NYC! Cheers, Bill
Awesome, thanks Bill. Looking forward to see you there again.
Thanks for the Tip on Andrews Coffee Shop for a meet-up spot for Saturday the 26th ... I'm posting it with a map. Cheers, Bill
Thanks for another informative video Bill. I must admit that I’d never heard of Wiederrecht but his work is ingenious. I doubt I’ll ever own an example of his work but am grateful that you’ve taken the time to explore his work with your viewers. Thanks Bill.
Hi Jeffrey, I felt the same way, but I'm going to keep looking for watches with affordable modules with Agenhor/Wiederrecht in them like my Harry Winston Premiere Bi-Retrograde that I didn't know about the Agenhor retrograde module until after I bought it. My biggest surprise was Agenhor's work with both Hermes and Parmigiani Fleurier. It's like an Easter egg hunt! Cheers, Bill
Dear Bill, Great content. The behind the scenes specialists like Agenhor and Mr. Wiederrecht have a profound impact on horology. In this vein, there are a whole host of specialists worth highlighting, some of which companies are in turn owned in whole or in part by renowned watchmakers like Journe and Voutilainen. As an example, Paul Gerber is an AHCI member and has his own small line of watches. But in meandering on the web, I keep running across his name as a consultant who has had his hands in the development of many watches. This would all be fodder for other videos. Finally, if my wife has a Lovers Bridge watch, she could probably not get it off my wrist. What a cool complication! Cheers.
Thank you Howard! Yes, we can find some first rate watches with complications or modules by watchmakers whose own watches bring in 10s of thousands of dollars! I totally understand the attraction of the Lovers Bridge. I think that women's watches have more interesting and innovative complications than men's. Cheers, Bill
Great video Bill. In the age of "in house is all that matters", very few people pay attention to the individual watchmakers that are often brought in to develop modules or whole movements.
Yes, NSsomething, in-house vs. not-in-house is an over-simplification. Orient Watches have in-house movements that aren't very good [or expensive...] and while the buyer gets his money's worth with Orient, on the more expensive watches with cheap movements, they do not. We've come to think "In-house = good" rather than the more important query, "what's interesting about the movement?" or "what is the quality and craftsmanship of the movement?" Cheers, Bill
Interesting segment Bill. Some fabulous pieces, such talent! Thank you.
Sometimes, Bubba, you can find a watch with movements by Agenhor that are not well known and get a great watch for a fraction of their horological value. Cheers, Bill
Thanks Bill for a fascinating video I really appreciate the work you put in to make these ,cheers 👍
You know Adam, I like people to think it's "hard work," while it's really "hard fun!" Thanks, man! Cheers, Bill
Bill, thank you for my continued horological education. Fantastic, as always.
Jacques, the pleasure is all mine! Let me know if there's something else you might be interested in. Kindest regards, Bill
I don't know how you keep coming up with these excellent videos they are very enjoyable
Thanks Richard! I just find so many interesting aspects of mechanical watches that keep growing! Kindest regards, Bill
Incredibly implemented ideas to art. Great clip. Thank you.
Hey NRS, thanks man! Cheers Bill
Fantastic video, Bill. Your insights are much appreciated. In this video, you may have even outdone yourself. Thanks so much for sharing your vast knowledge with us.
Regards,
Miguel
If you enjoy watch collections, there are all kinds of places to explore ... and more just keep cropping up! Cheers, Bill
Had the pleasure of visiting his atelier and meeting Jean-Marc and his son! They are definitely amazing! =D
Hey Fernando, that is spectacular! I hope to meet them someday myself. Cheers, Bill
Beautiful underrated Harry Winston sir! I always found their watches to be underrated. Especially loved the Ave C Jump Hour and its beautiful movement.
Hi Ong! Wow, you just helped me find a movement I've been collecting in the HW Ave C Jump Hour-a Jaquet 736! Unfortunately, it's in platinum that always jacks up the price, but I'm always looking for watches with the 736; so this is a real treat! Thank you, Bill
I know that I told you already but that new intro is kick-n-it.
Thanks Sherry! You can tell me that as much as you like! Cheers, Bill
Great show Bill, In the UK year's ago Singer was a car Company, not forgetting Singer sewing
Machines...Have a good one Bill
Growing up I remember my grandmother's Singer with the foot-pedal power source! For our own heroic efforts at cobbling together watches from existing movements, cases, dials and hands, there may be a lesson here ... the only thing we lack, Bill, is craftsmanship and talent. Cheers, Bill
@@watchartsci You're so right Bill...
Once again Bill ‘top notch’ and, am constantly learning. Thank you for this 😄
As always Kenneth, the pleasure is mine! Kindest regards, Bill
Good job Bill - very interesting, really enjoyed it. Wearing my Toric chrongraph - an early Parmigiani using the el Primero movement before he had his own chrono, so maybe pre-dating the Vaucher acquisition?
Hey James, thanks man! I didn't know that Parmigiani went out of the Sandoz orbit in their watchmaking. Your Topic sounds like a rare and wonderful bird! Cheers, Bill
Thank you Bill! Love your content.
Hey Johnny, thanks man! Cheers, Bill
With the Faberge watch, you have to look directly at the watch to see the GMT time. So, someone next to you will not likely be able to see it, due to the angle and the way the GMT is displayed. Very surprised you did not mention the very cool Van Cleef & Arpels Double - Jumping Hour Retrograde minutes dual time watch, since that is one of the few complete watches where Agenhor did the entire movement - not just the complication.
Southnc63...I only listed the winning watches that Agenhor listed ... Arpels has won with movements by Christiaan van der Klaauw and other watchmakers, you know... Cheers, Bill
Another very influential (and interesting) watchmaker/designer who is worth learning about is Ludwig Oechslin.
Yes Tighran! His perpetual calendar is brilliant! Kindest regards, Bill
Does a Fiona Kruger buy a minimum run of movements from Weiderrecht or buy one movement at a time as orders come in? I imagine he charges a design fee and then some amount to make the movements and assemble (guessing he does that too) to fit a case he may or may not make.
Hey Forbin, how would I know? They work out some kind of deal that works for them both. At $26k a pop for a titanium watch, I'm guessing most of the dough went to movement design and development. I hope the same movement can be used in future watches by FK with a more conventional design, but the Entropy design has been growing on me... Cheers, Bill
This guy sounds like the Nikola Tesla of Horology. Great video.
Clyde, you have a way of succinctly describing exactly the importance of Jean-Marc Wiederrecht! Thank you! Cheers, Bill
Cool new intro, Bill!
Hey Matt! Thanks man! Got any plans for new watches? Cheers Bill
"This it's a piece of Art, I don't give a damn if you can´t see the hour"
Jean-Marc Wiederrecht.
Oscar, great quote and insight into Jean-Marc Wiederrecht's work. Anyone can build a watch movement, but building a piece of art for a piece of art is true craftsmanship. Cheers, Bill
Very nice niche market watches, but if anything happens to the people or companies that make them,then good luck getting parts or servicing done.
Hey Decon, this is not for the faint at heart. It's for serious collectors and not flippers or those who measure their watch's value by how much they can resell it for. It's for guys like us! Cheers, Bill
Faint of heart meaning,don't have money.
Serious collector meaning,have money.
Gambaling with a lot of money is a rich thing.Not knowing if you can get your hard earned time piece fixed When it needs,i guees that's a risk the middle class doesnt want to take.Rich people have more room to gamble.Flipping is for people who need money Ie the middle class.I get it.Thanks for the video.Its nice knowing that these time pieces are around.Thanks for showing them to us,the horology lovers.Cheers
Decon, no! By serious collector, I mean those of us who learn as much as possible about watches so that we can find the best buys that the 'herd' doesn't know about-that's how to get great deals with little money. Cheers, Bill
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Swaphil, as Avis Car Rentals used to say "We're #2 and so we try harder!" Cheers, Bill
Phirst
It's ok to comment even though you're first-think of the first as the #1 man on Mars! Cheers, Bill