Ulysse Nardin

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 ...  

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.

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... 

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.

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... 

I spent a few days with Philip Dufour ( early in 2000-2004) and with another SEIKO maker, and what you said is CORRECT.

Are you talking about pivots or the (simpler) locating pins/posts that are used to position the bridges and plates? _john

The pinion shafts are only slightly more difficult, after all the trouble.

i diddnt mean to sound rude haha

movement quality with that criterion.

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 ... 

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... 

ALL of the whole watch is explained.

Very interesting and mind boggling. Makes me want to purchase a decent loupe :)