gran Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted September 3, 2009 Author Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mike Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 I don't know but I would love to have access to that engine lathe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mike Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Heck, I'd settle for having that much hair on my head again You are not the only one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 You are not the only one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted September 3, 2009 Author Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Benzinger who else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronoluvvv Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 You are not the only one. two words ! Gillette Mach3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted September 4, 2009 Author Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailboss Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 You are not the only one. +3 Col. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Yeah, but what's he wearing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share 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.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhitesox Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 Thats a wig for sure LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mike Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 Good stuff Mike, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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