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iwantagmt · 3 March 2009, 01:15 PM

I was just browsing the sites of Prezuiso, and Anderson, and was really shocked at the gold-etched and cloisonne automatons that some of them have, such as the pornographic ones...What do you guys think?

I found them to be in incredibly poor taste, but that's just me, and I coulnt really understand the reason for them.

cody p · 3 March 2009, 02:48 PM

you should check out some of Daniel Roth's creations - they do Larry Flint proud!

Jedi · 3 March 2009, 07:05 PM

In horological tradition, these so-called 'pornographic' automatons are referred to as 'erotic'... and have been around for quite a while.

Some watchmakers do very little else, and command high prices for their work. Vintage pieces, more like antique pieces, are quite extraordinary. They serve to once again demonstrate micro mechanics entwining these little exhibition pieces with timekeeping.

Psmith · 3 March 2009, 09:09 PM

In 1993, Blancpain produced of series of 'erotic' watches (known by some as 'bonking watches'), with artwork based on the 18th century French painter François Boucher. I believe each piece sold for around £90,000

Cheers

aproy · 4 March 2009, 11:41 AM

like what? have an example?

3 March 2009, 01:15 PM	#1
iwantagmt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indy: GO COLTS!!! Watch: Omega Seamaster PO Posts: 337	Watches with Automatons I was just browsing the sites of Prezuiso, and Anderson, and was really shocked at the gold-etched and cloisonne automatons that some of them have, such as the pornographic ones...What do you guys think? I found them to be in incredibly poor taste, but that's just me, and I coulnt really understand the reason for them.

3 March 2009, 07:05 PM	#3
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	In horological tradition, these so-called 'pornographic' automatons are referred to as 'erotic'... and have been around for quite a while. Some watchmakers do very little else, and command high prices for their work. Vintage pieces, more like antique pieces, are quite extraordinary. They serve to once again demonstrate micro mechanics entwining these little exhibition pieces with timekeeping. __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

3 March 2009, 09:09 PM	#4
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	In 1993, Blancpain produced of series of 'erotic' watches (known by some as 'bonking watches'), with artwork based on the 18th century French painter François Boucher. I believe each piece sold for around £90,000 Cheers __________________

3 March 2009, 02:48 PM	#2
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	you should check out some of Daniel Roth's creations - they do Larry Flint proud!

4 March 2009, 11:41 AM	#5
aproy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 129	like what? have an example?

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