The Man who makes £100,000 watches

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25 September 2013 at 09:47 #130653
john jennings 1
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An inspirational clip.

Far too short!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-24211691
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25 September 2013 at 09:47 #3673
john jennings 1
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25 September 2013 at 11:03 #130658
Michael Gilligan
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John,

There is plenty more on his own website

MichaelG.
25 September 2013 at 11:47 #130659
Russell Eberhardt
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Inspiring!

Russell.
25 September 2013 at 13:31 #130670
JasonB
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Makes peoples complaints about having to wait a year or so for a boiler seem insignificant if he's got an 8yr waiting list for the Unique ones.

J
25 September 2013 at 15:16 #130673
Ady1
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A handy place to live

pay a max of 10% tax and enjoy all the benefits of living in the UK…

Meanwhile us suckers pay the full whack on everything…
25 September 2013 at 15:43 #130676
Russell Eberhardt
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… and no EU rules

Russell.
25 September 2013 at 16:38 #130679
Rik Shaw
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I watched a fascinating documentary on the box a good number of years ago now about a watchmaker whose work sold for lots. I seem to remember that his workshop was in his loft/attic. Wonder if he was same bloke

Rik
25 September 2013 at 19:19 #130698
RJW
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The chap was 'apprenticed' to George Daniels, and I believe Dr Daniel's workshop and equipment was bequeathed to him after his death!

John.
25 September 2013 at 19:35 #130701
Boiler Bri
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Yes that's correct. It makes my meager attempts at 4ba bolts look pretty miserable!! Do you think it comes naturally or lots of practice. Or both.

Fantastic stuff.

Bri
25 September 2013 at 20:13 #130704
NJH
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Bri

Watch the youtube video on how, when he was working with George Daniels, he aquired skills in engine turning. I think you will find that the "lots of practice " component is central!

I'd love to ( have the patience and skill) to do this!

Norman
18 October 2013 at 10:38 #132953
Michael Gilligan
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I thought it worth reviving this thread … when I found this blog

Enjoy !!

[Note: it starts at the bottom of the page.]

MichaelG.
18 October 2013 at 11:36 #132960
NJH
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Thank you Michael!!!

Just when you've done a piece of work that you are really pleased with it's always good to view things like that! It certainly puts my feeble efforts into perspective! (But hey – I probably get just as much satisfaction from my comparatively poor achievements.)

Ah well off to do something that I practice often and usually succeed with. ( The weekly shop at Tesco!)

Norman
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