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SC11 · 9 June 2018, 05:14 PM

This book ‘High-end horological finishing and decoration (authors: Caroline Sermier & Giulio Papi)’ was pointed out to me by Chris (P2725TMB) well I’m very pleased he did as it’s a great read and a huge insight into the amount of work that goes into hand finishing these movements from what you would imagine to be a basic screw which in itself requires a lot of finishing all the way up to the decorative engraving.

Techniques are timeless but in regards to models this book is a little dated as there is not reference to the likes of the 15305 or 15407 but the underlying hand crafted methods are the same.

I’ve sent hours reading the book with my 15407st and loupe in hand.

Really gives an understanding into the level of work and time spent on perfecting the movement, and only compounded my love for this piece in my collection.

P2725TMB · 9 June 2018, 06:11 PM

Good acquisition, Sam. I've been told its given to AP factory employees as a bit of a methodology handbook and other brands have used it too.

OP15 · 9 June 2018, 06:27 PM

Thanks for passing the info along.

SC11 · 9 June 2018, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by P2725TMB

Good acquisition, Sam. I've been told its given to AP factory employees as a bit of a methodology handbook and other brands have used it too.

Daniel echoed that comment when I was talking with him the other day.

ragsk · 11 June 2018, 11:31 PM

Such am amazing watch

SC11 · 12 June 2018, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ragsk

Such am amazing watch

Thanks

Willygallardo · 18 June 2018, 12:56 PM

what a beauty

SC11 · 18 June 2018, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Willygallardo

what a beauty

Thanks

Not the best Marco but my first try!

Nad · 19 June 2018, 04:54 AM

Still with the shrink wrap on it, I guess I'll have to tear it open with loupe in hand too!!!!

Thanks for pointing this out!

Rachdanon · 19 June 2018, 11:40 AM

I would love to delve into the contents of the book.

9 June 2018, 05:14 PM	#1
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	A must have for all openworked owners... This book ‘High-end horological finishing and decoration (authors: Caroline Sermier & Giulio Papi)’ was pointed out to me by Chris (P2725TMB) well I’m very pleased he did as it’s a great read and a huge insight into the amount of work that goes into hand finishing these movements from what you would imagine to be a basic screw which in itself requires a lot of finishing all the way up to the decorative engraving. Techniques are timeless but in regards to models this book is a little dated as there is not reference to the likes of the 15305 or 15407 but the underlying hand crafted methods are the same. I’ve sent hours reading the book with my 15407st and loupe in hand. Really gives an understanding into the level of work and time spent on perfecting the movement, and only compounded my love for this piece in my collection.

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9 June 2018, 06:11 PM	#2
P2725TMB 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Watch: AP, Rolex, Omega Posts: 1,373	Good acquisition, Sam. I've been told its given to AP factory employees as a bit of a methodology handbook and other brands have used it too.

9 June 2018, 06:27 PM	#3
OP15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: USA Posts: 542	Thanks for passing the info along.

11 June 2018, 11:31 PM	#5
ragsk Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1,505	Such am amazing watch

18 June 2018, 12:56 PM	#7
Willygallardo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Willy Location: Montreal Watch: AP's - Rolex Posts: 972	what a beauty

19 June 2018, 04:54 AM	#9
Nad "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Nad Location: YUL Posts: 259	Still with the shrink wrap on it, I guess I'll have to tear it open with loupe in hand too!!!! Thanks for pointing this out!

19 June 2018, 11:40 AM	#10
Rachdanon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 266	I would love to delve into the contents of the book.

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