DonCorson
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The Fascination of Watchmaking
I need a new watch...
So I have started making it.
I think I have found what it is, that fascination.
It is going from the mechanical design to "the real thing"
I have been working on this design on and off for the last 2 years or so.
Its time has come.
Throw on the milling machine and GO!
Raw material, brass
The bridges, dial side
Bridge side
The plate, bridge side
Steel parts milled out of 0.25mm and 0.5mm carbon steel
First attempts at placing parts
The fun will continue !
Don
The Fascination of Watchmaking
I need a new watch... So I have started making it. I think I have found what it is, that fascination. It is going from the mechanical design to "the real thing" I have been working on this design on and off for the last 2 years or so. Its time has come. T...
This is very cool.
Looking forward to following your progress on what appears to be a rather interesting timepiece. Thanks for posting. Darren
Hi Don,You're actually making a dream for every horology enthusiast come true.
No words to say more but curious about the rest of the operation. With Admiration and respect to your work. Best, Bülent...
Extremely cool
I absolutely adore your in-progress pictures and can't wait to see more. One question - is your mill cnc controlled or do you mill by hand? Ondrej
Milling
I have moved up to CNC, I make less stupid mistakes that way. But even with CNC it is possible to make stupid mistakes. :) Don
- Milling
Even though all my machines are manual and i probably wouldn't know what to do with the cnc, even if i got one, i get what you mean with making stupid mistakes :) However, to be honest, seeing your results makes me want to try one. Thank you, i will be lo...
awaiting to see the design progress and the finished product. Will...
You be eventually making a series of them?
I like that...
"I need a new watch... so I have started making it ". So cool. Good luck in your endeavour and looking forward to seeing the final result! Cheers fernando ...
I can't wait!
It's exciting to get to see the watch come to life from the very beginning stages. Regards, Jon
Go, Don!
We're all looking forward to following you as you progress toward what will undoubtedly be a fascinating result.
A riveting post, Don.
We're all looking forward to following you as you progress toward what will undoubtedly be a fascinating result.
Exciting !
But it's a torture to have to wait for the part 2 :( I wish you'll be able to post the rest soon, because it looks fantastic ! Thanks for sharing with us Fabio
Thanks for this glimpse of the process...
Hello DonCorson, This is an unusual look into watchmaking indeed, not often are you invited to look over the shoulder of a Horologist in quite this way. I have had the good fortune of being a watchmaker my whole life, and I can appreciate this kind of wor...
This is amazing...
...to acquire a new watch by MAKING it rather than purchasing from watches store. can't wait longer to see the result.
Two little technical questions
Hello, I have two questions: If I understand your construction right (as I see no differential in it), you will built a watch with only one escapement connected to the hands (hours and minutes) and use a second one "solely" to resonate or synchronize with...
Resonance
Hi Goldenlutin, Your analysis is correct. Have you seen my reports about resonance on the WatchTech forum? Please look here: Part 3 will be coming soon. I am hoping to be able to confirm these simulations in reality when the watch is finished. Best, Don...
Thanks for the links
Hi Don, Unfortunately I did not. Thanks a lot for the links. Your articles are incredibly interesting though I am still a bite skeptical about "resonance" in a wristwatch. Really can't wait to read your real-life experience. Best, Goldenlutin
if this is anything like your others Don then it will be magnificent
please dont sell it, keep it, as it looks a bit on the special side to me. but then all of your pieces look like that to me. best Graham
