The Fine Art of Watch Making
Description
If you are a watch enthusiast you may find this program very interesting. "The Fine Art of Watch Making" -- This Beautiful silk slip covered ultra premium collectors DVD on the fine art of watch making is a must have for any watch collecting enthusiast. No expense was sparred in making this product. It is a stunning work of packaging and programming. The DVD is held in a thick board cover beautifully printed that fits elegantly into its own slipcase. Will fit perfectly with any book collection. The program is a very rare look into some of the best watch making houses in the world. A watch is a mechanical microcosmos. It represents one of the highest mechanical levels ever achieved by mankind, and that is reflected directly in the market prices. It is not unusual for one watch to sell for half a million dollars. The Fine Art of Watch Making takes us to Dresden, Germany and the hometown of watches, Geneva, Switzerland to visit some of the finest and most expensive watch factories in the world, such as: A. Lange & Söhne, Patek Phillippe, Jaeger le-Coultre, Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piguet, IWC, and F.P Journe. The program follows the making of a watch from the carving and polishing of tiny, almost invisible parts, to the finished work of art, thereby giving a fascinating insight into the production of these mechanical micro masterpieces in these world famous factories. Some consider the mechanical watch to be the only appropriate jewelry accessory for men, and the wristwatch has never been more popular than it is now. Interestingly, the mechanical watch began to fade from the market during the 1970s, with the onset of cheap, Japanese quartz models. Fortunately the passion for the state of the art mechanics was larger than the lust for modern technology and precision. This documentary sheds light on the making of these micro mechanical wonders and illuminates this special tradition and craft, which has miraculously survived against all odds.
Reviews
J**E
Informative and Interesting
I like to know about the efforts which are put into the tiny machines on our wrists. Complications always astound and interest me, and I am always on the lookout for films of this sort.You get to visit a selection of watch manufacturers in Europe to see how their products are made, but I can't help but describe this DVD as a showcase rather than a documentary. I don't really learn what goes into making a fine watch so much as I SEE what a person does to make a watch which qualifies as "fine." There is a difference, and it is an important distinction.I like to see things from start to finish. I like to see every stage of the craftsman's process, and the pitfalls of designing too much into too small a space. I think the potpourie of watch manufacturers in this film detracts from the subject, as a better approach would have been to follow one manufacturer from start to finish.I own another DVD on this topic which details the Hamilton watch companies manufacturering process. While that film is undoubtedly an hour long advertisement for the now defunct company, it gives a history of the pocket watch and showes the governing principles behind it which I thought was fantastic.
P**R
Torn on how to rate this
I'm not sure how to rate this product. 99% of the film is spectacular. Great insight into how these watches are made, interviews with leaders in the industry, awesome watches etc. 5 star material. But, there is a very small section in the middle of the film about an erotic/pornographic watch. This part is completely indulgent by the film maker - it's not important to collectors (at least this one). And, this very small section really tarnishes a wonderful work. It's just a shame. I'd love to be able to use this film to show other's (friends, family, etc.) why I'm attracted to mechanical watches - but, unfortunately, I can't.
S**G
A Great Video
I thought this video was great. It had a lot of things that someone in my position just doesn't get to see. I have to admit, I was surprised at the negative reviews for the "risque" section. It was very short and wasn't bad at all. I thought it was placed properly to frame the horologist being introduced.I highly recommend this dvd.
K**E
Great for newbies
This was a good look into the world of mechanical watches. For a newbie to the subject, like me, it was pretty interesting and informative.
D**I
I cannot stop watching
I love this documentary. It sits on my desk and gets viewed often. My only regret is that I cannot watch this with my children as there is about 20 seconds that is unnecessary and mildly offensive.
E**S
Copy??
Does anyone want to sell or copy their copy of this DVD? I can't seem to find it for sale anywhere and am getting pretty frustrated.Thanks!!
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