gran Posted September 3, 2009 Report Posted September 3, 2009 (edited) www.fototime.com/92E25C2ED3E0BEA/orig.jpg So who is this horological artist ? Clue: speciality is engraving and actually makes some Megaspectacularlydecorated watches himself Edited September 3, 2009 by Gran
gran Posted September 3, 2009 Author Report Posted September 3, 2009 I seemed to have spelled horologist incorrectly in the heading..so sorry! But who is the guy in the picture? maybe omni knows
Bike Mike Posted September 3, 2009 Report Posted September 3, 2009 I don't know but I would love to have access to that engine lathe.
TeeJay Posted September 3, 2009 Report Posted September 3, 2009 I don't know but I would love to have access to that engine lathe. Heck, I'd settle for having that much hair on my head again
Bike Mike Posted September 3, 2009 Report Posted September 3, 2009 Heck, I'd settle for having that much hair on my head again You are not the only one.
gran Posted September 3, 2009 Author Report Posted September 3, 2009 Me too...this is a really difficult one Clue number 2: This guy has made one of my very favorite watches....got a special chime too
chronoluvvv Posted September 3, 2009 Report Posted September 3, 2009 You are not the only one. two words ! Gillette Mach3
gran Posted September 4, 2009 Author Report Posted September 4, 2009 Benzinger who else We have a winner and now its up to you to come up with the next question in this thread FxrAndy Yes its our hero Jochen Benzinger Jochen Benzinger is considered one of the world's best watch artisans for engraving, guilloch
lanikai Posted December 18, 2009 Report Posted December 18, 2009 Was it here a little while ago that someone posted a thread ? either here or with a link to another fora, that showed the whole process by this artisan??.. it was mouth watering to say the least..
kbh Posted December 19, 2009 Report Posted December 19, 2009 Someone please explain exactly what is meant by " engine turning". For years I've heard of "engine turned bezels", but never knew what it was.
offshore Posted December 19, 2009 Report Posted December 19, 2009 Well, I'm guessing, but from that photo, I think the lathe is powered by an engine other than electricity. Hydraulic drive from a diesel? Or (shock/horror) steam? Whatever ...it would have a large amount of torque methinks. Hope someone with more knowledge on these things can chime in and satisfy the need to know! @Lani, Yes I do believe that article was linked fom here some time back. I remember his hairy head O/S
maxman Posted December 19, 2009 Report Posted December 19, 2009 two words ! Gillette Mach3 Four words, Hair Club for Men, Not only am I a client but I also own the frigen joint
Bike Mike Posted December 19, 2009 Report Posted December 19, 2009 Someone please explain exactly what is meant by " engine turning". For years I've heard of "engine turned bezels", but never knew what it was. This is what engine turning is, or should I say produces. Basically as the stock spins in the lathe chuck in move into and out from the tool (this can be a cutter, brush even a piece of hard wood) as it move across it. The speed, depth and distance across the working stock can be controlled to produce different "turning effects". The effects are endless. Here is a good link for engine turning in the watch industry. This is RGM Watch Company out of Pennsylvania. Check out their videos as they will show you exactly how they work. Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 Hope this helps!
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