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When talking high watchmaking, complications and innovative design are only one piece of the puzzle. As complex as movement engineering can be, if the finishing techniques applied to the completed caliber aren\u2019t up to snuff, the watch in question simply won\u2019t garner the same level of attention within the collecting community. Equate it to building a Ferrari and painting it in a dusty barn\u2014the devil is in the details, and those details will make or break a brand on any given day. To be fair there are a good number of luxury brands<\/a> out there whose finishing skills are impressive, however when the topic comes up in conversation it\u2019s these brands below that become a reference as the benchmark that is generally left unbeaten.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
The Audemars Piguet\u00a0Royal Oak Tourbillon Chronograph Openworked<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Audemars Piguet<\/h2>\n

Whether you\u2019re talking about their upper register or the simplest of Royal Oak and Offshore models<\/a>, AP\u2019s calibers are consistently well executed. Cote de Geneve striping, beveling, snailing, and other finishes are prevalent in every corner. They also quite skilled when it comes to building openworked calibers\u2014a sector that continues to expand in the Royal Oak model range. At one extreme, the Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked follows more traditional design codes of movement design and finishing, whereas the Royal Oak Tourbillon Chronograph Openworked is a more modern and artistic interpretation that uses a mix of high polishing, anglage, brushing and perlage in an unconventional package.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Romain<\/a>
Romain Gauthier’s finishing skills are nearly flawless<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Romain Gauthier<\/h2>\n

In the case from Romain Gauthier, high precision manufacturing techniques meet artisanal hand finishing techniques in beautiful and very limited-production timepieces. Their broad and prominent mirror-finished anglage is contrasted by more industrial looking microblasted finishes, among other fine details. When paired with traditionally designed subdials, leaving parts of the caliber exposed, Romain\u2019s watches cannot be mistaken for anything else and offer an elegant on-wrist showcase of the brand\u2019s capabilities. Though many be unaware, the small firm also builds components for some of the big guns of high watchmaking (who shall remain nameless), so you may be more familiar with their work than you think.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Lange<\/a>
Lange & Sohne boasts elegant finishing balanced with timeless design<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lange & Sohne<\/h2>\n

Outside the mechanical complexity of Lange & Sohne, the traditional finishings of Glashutte are a real sight to behold. Using German silver for mainplates and \u00be plates, the prominent ribbing (similar to Cote de Geneve striping) has a distinct sheen to it. The brand also uses gold chatons around its jewels, fastened in place by blued screws, adding an even further layer of complex traditional finishing. As a final finishing touch, a highly engraved balance cock completes the package. Though the brand has a more modern side that includes pieces like the Zeitwerk and the Lange 1 Moon Lumen, but even those stick to the traditional finishing codes that the brand has maintained since its rebirth in the 1990s.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Gronefeld\"<\/a>
The dutch duo Gronefeld create absolute masterpieces<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Gronefeld<\/h2>\n

Back on the indie end of the spectrum, brothers Tim and Bart Gronefeld are an exceptional duo whose manufacture is not in Switzerland or Germany, but instead tucked away in Oldenzaal, Netherlands (a little over a couple hours outside of Amsterdam). Before starting their self-titled brand, the duo both wound up working at the famed Renaud et Papi<\/a>, designing and manufacturing impeccable high-complications. During this stint, Tim assumed some very high level positions including head of watchmaker training, and taking charge of assembly of tourbillons and regulating escapements. With their own creations, the lessons learned with one of the industry\u2019s most highly regarded caliber manufacturers clearly paid off. Among others, their 1941 Remontoire watch is nothing shy of spectacular, and similarly to Romain Gauthier blends both traditional and more modern finishing techniques in a caliber that simply doesn\u2019t look like anything else.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When talking high watchmaking, complications and innovative design are only one piece of the puzzle. As complex as movement engineering can be, if the finishing techniques applied to the completed caliber aren\u2019t up to snuff, the watch in question simply won\u2019t garner the same level of attention within the collecting community. Equate it to building a Ferrari and painting it in a dusty barn\u2014the devil is in the details, and those details will make or break a brand on any given day. 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In an interview with the WSJ lifestyle\/fashion editor Christina Binkley, Paul opened his vault to display his extensive collection of vintage Rolex Submariners and Daytonas. \r\n\r\nPaul Altieri is a trusted and recognized authority in the watch industry with a proven track record of expertise, professionalism, and commitment to excellence."}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22275"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22275"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22275\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22279,"href":"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22275\/revisions\/22279"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22276"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22275"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22275"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22275"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ppma_author?post=22275"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}