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Old 12 August 2018, 12:10 AM   #31
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Most definitely need a better light source!

But here’s a few more I’ve just taken..

Swiss made


Brushes meets polished!


Double balance wheels



Hand and marker detail


Rear of the movement

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Old 12 August 2018, 03:06 AM   #32
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Awesome stuff !! The brushed finish is stupendous under magnification.

Ordered a new phone lens yesterday so will see how that performs when it arrives.

The level of attention to detail in something so small is really exquisite, shows real skill and a learned dedication from the watchmakers.
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Old 12 August 2018, 03:17 AM   #33
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AP MACRO Photo Thread (Very Pic Heavy)

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Awesome stuff !! The brushed finish is stupendous under magnification.



Ordered a new phone lens yesterday so will see how that performs when it arrives.



The level of attention to detail in something so small is really exquisite, shows real skill and a learned dedication from the watchmakers.


I like seeing the perfect imperfections from where it’s been hand tooled, I’ve zoomed in on the pics so lost some of the quality but look at the work here..


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Old 12 August 2018, 03:57 AM   #34
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Really is outstanding - amazing the sense of depth from all the layers of the movement visible through the openwork.
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Old 12 August 2018, 07:04 AM   #35
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Had a couple of attempts at slow-mo and time lapse but really need better lighting!

Also as I’m not willing to unscrew the bracelet it’s hard to get any decent pics of the rear of the movement.

But I’ll keep trying
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Old 12 August 2018, 07:40 AM   #36
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Just sat down and doing some light reading into the hand craft required with these openworked movements
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Old 12 August 2018, 11:28 AM   #37
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Just sat down and doing some light reading into the hand craft required with these openworked movements


Is that from this year’s catalog?? That sounds super interesting!
Also, that’s a very nice AP loupe!
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Old 12 August 2018, 02:51 PM   #38
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Just sat down and doing some light reading into the hand craft required with these openworked movements


Great way to spend a Saturday!
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Old 12 August 2018, 05:37 PM   #39
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Is that from this year’s catalog?? That sounds super interesting!
Also, that’s a very nice AP loupe!


No it’s this book below and you can order it from here or try and blag a copy from your local AP boutique (if they have one)

Watch print
http://watchprint.com
This one
http://watchprint.com/detail_en.php?...pID=watchprint

High end horological finishing and decoration by Caroline Sermier Giulio Papi
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Old 12 August 2018, 05:40 PM   #40
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What a thing of beauty, thanks for uploading man.

Damn what exhilaration looking at that fine finishing.

Now if you would excuse me, I think I need to change my pants now.
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Old 12 August 2018, 07:08 PM   #41
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Wow, stunning pics!!
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Old 13 August 2018, 03:06 AM   #42
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No it’s this book below and you can order it from here or try and blag a copy from your local AP boutique (if they have one)

Watch print
http://watchprint.com
This one
http://watchprint.com/detail_en.php?...pID=watchprint

High end horological finishing and decoration by Caroline Sermier Giulio Papi


Thanks for the link, I’ll have to think about it but maybe I’ll order one in the future!
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Old 14 August 2018, 01:30 AM   #43
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Not many watches can be examined up close like this and look so good
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Old 15 August 2018, 06:02 AM   #44
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Couple more pics with a new lens ! Amazing polishing on the second hand
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Nice pics, fellas!

A little rotor love.
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Old 15 August 2018, 09:29 AM   #46
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Amazing piece, it’s no wonder these are as rare as hen’s teeth.
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Old 16 August 2018, 12:50 AM   #47
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great thread!
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