A Visit to Philippe Dufour, Legend of Traditional Watchmaking - Ep. 6 - WATCHMAKING ROADTRIP
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- After having visited some important and prestigious watch brands, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet, it was time for our guys of the Watchmaking Roadtrip to experience something rather different as today we will encounter a legend of traditional watchmaking: Mr. Philippe Dufour.
We remained in the Vallée de Joux and Mr. Dufour warmly greeted us in his workshop where he crafts his watches all by himself. This atelier really makes you feel and understand where watchmaking comes from and it was with great attention that all the guys listened carefully to Mr. Dufour as he explained to us in much details his career, his experience, his thoughts on modern watchmaking and naturally showed us some of his timepieces.
This was truly a special day! Thanks for not showing quite how much I teared up! I never thought I'd see that camera!
Yes, that was quite something!! All the best
Hi Sam is this a tour anyone can go on? or part of a course?
It was delightful to watch your reaction, and how much that camera meant to you. Watching the video, you weren't the only one tearing up!
What a splendid experience. Even two years after it took place for me to just now see the highlights of your trip. I felt like I was almost there with you. What an extraordinary man!
Watching Philippe Dufour while enjoying a glass of Menard, the Marvin Gaye remix starts playing... goose bumps. Perfect!
Happy you liked! Thanks
he's inspiring everytime you hear him talk. Can't get enough of Mr. Dufour.
Ikr! Lol I can't either or all things swiss watches
From Patek Philippe to Audemars Piguet & now the master himself Philippe Dufour, Marc-André & the WatchTv crew how can you possibly top this one.
Big Up...
You'll see ;) all the best
My deepest respect for Mr. Dufour and The Watches TV. Simply the best horology content on the web
Thank you so much for this comment, makes us terribly happy!
This is one of my favourite videos I have ever watched on RUclips
Waou, thanks ;)
Wow, the chance to meet Mr Philippe Dufour. I don't think the vast majority of people grasp the ultra complexity of making a watch from raw materials put into these great micro machinists... The price is correct with how complicate and dear I wish I could afford. Amazing documentary with one of the kings, he's an arc of information dying off quickly.
Dufour and his Datograph @ 12:38. What a sight to behold
When Mr. Dufour speaks, you shut up and listen. What an awesome experience guys. I envy you all.
if youtube videos were watches, this series would be the patek grandmaster chime!
excellent idea, excellent locations, excellent guests and an excellent host!
Waou, very very nice comment, thank you so much!!!
What a beautiful studio...full of machines and tools.
Mr. Dufour is a charismatic person, no question.
What he does is art.
I imagine him sitting there alone in his studio, concentrated while solving a problem...
...then he glances out the window while big snowflakes are falling continuously...
I can literally smell the pipe tobacco in my mind - a wonderful craft that sadly is dying.
What a fantastic man, and he hand indents the rotor teeth too. Pruzisio (sic) I believe uses a team, it seems only Vatuluniian(sic) and that LLoyd chappie in the Isle of Man do the same. He is my favorite Emperor over the entire world of watches. Me little 'ole Blighty shows it's hand too at the summit, which is pleasing. I'll probably buy a C.Ward SH21 in homage. Oh to have been on this tour, I knew nothing about watches in me Swiss cycling tour days.
Ok. Had tears in my eyes after watching this video.
We were very touched too during the visit ;) All the best
I would give my kidneys to have been there. I love Mr Dufour and respect him greatly. His passion and dedication gives me hope that the tradition of hand made watch making will live on. His creative gift is extraordinary and so beautiful. I admire his humbleness, that he would open his home is amazing.. Once again thank you for this post I am blessed.
I love this! A couple of weeks ago I took a high end decoration and finishing for movements taught by a Swiss watchmaker and he taught us some Dufour techniques specifically on polishing sinks and beveling and it was amazing. I love Dufour and think he's one of the greatest watchmakers of all time. His watches are definitely the best finished watches EVER.
Must have been an interesting course!! And yes the finishing is just from another planet on his watches.
I heard a bit about Mr. Dufour, but now I truly appreciate and understand his work. Thank you!
The Master Dudour truly an honor to be shared an insight into his mind & technique ... fantastic episode.
this man legend i love his work
By far this is my favorite video from TheWatchesTV. Incorporating history, emotion, and passion this video was made possible. Great stuff, guys!
btw still really dig the music
Thanks a lot, happy to make you happy!
Amazing. Truly. Thank you.
Very glad you liked this, Mr Dufour is someone really unique, a great man. Thanks for watching
Very moving episode! :)
great video! Mr. Dufour is truly a living legend. Keep up the great work.
Thanks and will do!!! More cool stuff coming, promised.
such a fantastic series
Fantastique ! Merci Marc-André.
Merci merci!!!
What an honor. I would love the opportunity to meet Mr. Dufour. Well done.
Very moving episode! Thank you guys. :)
Very welcome!
This is excellent. I hope you continue to create series to meet all the top watchmakers! It is educational at all levels.
That's the plan! Very happy you enjoyed what we do, thanks
Ha! You guys got totally star struck and puking rainbow all over. Just watching already made my day. Ty for sharing
Wow! Awesome video. I love him.
A great guy for sure!!!
So amazing that was astonishing :)
This was cool. A trip I'm sure they will never forget!
Just incredible...!
this is excellent,
another fantastic video!!!
This is BY FAR the most interesting, informative and well made channel on RUclips! Even the background music fits always perfectly :) Thank you so much for your work!
Cheers!
GREAT episode!! Really enjoyed this one a ton :D
I became fascinated on how all time piece works and the history behind it. yes I have to admit I'm just starting by replacing batteries. but I wish and hope I can do more than that. This video is very inspiring. Thank you!!!
And thanks to you!
Great episode!
Yes, that was a magic moment!!
awesome video. wish there were more parts devoted to mr dufour
We understand!
I am drooling! wow!!
this is the best channel for horology videos. Thank you guys! 😁
Thank you Giuseppe!!!!!
Oh you MAD bastards....now i'm really jealous.....Awesome series, loving it.
Thanks so much, happy to make you happy!
great video! is nice to see a watch master! share his thoughts , and his opinion with some watch lovers.
A true legend, my utmost respect for Mr.Dufor
Amazing!!! Seven stars video production.
What an outstanding video. Really enjoyed it. From the content to the production it is very high quality.
Thank you very much for this great comment!
Fantastic man. One in the million. Bravi !
So glad I learned of this site.
Wouah quite jaleous now.
What a character M. Dufour should be.
Having a JC Dufour must be something and waiting for it too.
great video
Sheer poetry :)
You said it!!!
Wonderful video and wonderful skill.
Thanks great episode!
AWESOME. Thanks a million!
Happy you liked it, it was a very special moment!
"Its like meeting Leonardo Da Vinci". This statement proofs that he is a real watch guy. So passionate!
Fantastic video, awe inspiring
Marc, your show has really come of age brother. You will be going places 😀 Look forward to seeing you in Dubai, if you are still here tomorrow
Interesting video!!!
Many thanks!
The pleasure is all mine 🍻🎄
Thanks for this video that's is poetry is amazing is living legend
I always like how you talk with your hands..!
Stupendoooo!
Era fantastiche da fare!!!
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Merveilleux.
Merci beaucoup!!
Same thing is happening in jewelry industry. Old knowledge is getting lost because many think that machines will replace human hands. Keep this art alive! It's part of being human.
Thank you 🙏
As always a fun, informative video. But that VW Type 2 really stole the show for me ;)
Haha, that's quite a vehicle for sure and in impeccable condition!
Awesome! Take good care of it [which I'm sure you do]. It is a timeless classic car :)
ahah loved the video and the energy coming fromt this video .. especially i lvoed the part srsly excited what is going on "and then you see a guy crying out of happiness " reminds me of the book/movie the perfume .. where in the end they start just have sex with each other cuz they are so excited and hiped up from the smell of the masterpiece of his final work!
wow. what a trip. life changing experience for sure. How can i join your group for your next roadtrip?
Hi and you can have a look at it here: www.watchestv.com/thewatchestravel Best to you
MR Dufour . Master de los Master
----------Respect----------
Very few things relating to horology can be said about this man, Philippe Dufour, that won't be an exaggeration.
Gougers I love it
your channel it's truly on contents and passion rather than only showing watches an blabbing on them as on all the others. thank you. I would like to suggest you to speak a little bit slowly in order to let non mother tongue english speakers to better understand. best regards
Thanks a lot for this great comment and happy you enjoy. And yes, I know regarding the speed, making some efforts though and we have now included subtitles to make things easier.
I wish mr dufour was my grandfather lol I'd be like hey paw paw, I really really want this little tiny thing for my birthday hmmmmm
dufour's simplicity is auctioned at almost $300k this year. i dont know how much people would pay for his minutes repeater.
holy yellow gold datograph.
The Marquis highly doubt it was dufour's, thats $40k watch used.
it's dufors watch, i think he said thats the best watch ever
Yes, it's part of his Top 5!!!
May I ask what other timepieces Mr Dufour own?
great episode, the background music is just irritating
Why no woman was considered for the visits ? (Pourquoi il n'ya pas de femmes parmi les invités au tour ?)
Well in all honesty, we received only one candidacy and she wanted to come with her boyfriend, also watch lover, so it seemed a bit complicated for this 1st edition, but of course, would love to have girls participating and hope this will be the case next edition!!!!
he's getting older :(
Philippe Dufour > Orient Bambino ;- )
I would at least put on a decent shirt and pair of slacks if I were to visit such a man. It is surprising to see Europeans dressed like American tourists. Great video, though!
Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah. This all hype . Dufours watches are NOT worth the money .The true genius in watchmaking WAS Daniels. What has Dufour ACTUALLY invented?
Philippe Dufour's watches are nowhere near as good as a seiko or casio. He'll, even Daniel Wellingtons watches are better crafted than Mr. Dufours watches. 😈😈😈
Just simply not comparable...
Beautiful!!!
"...A solitary watch maker has been manufacturing your Sub Mariner up [on] his little mountain..." - Beautifully Funny Quotes
Marc, your show has really come of age brother. You will be going places 😀 Look forward to seeing you in Dubai, if you are still here tomorrow