Masters of Time: The World of Swiss Complicated Watches

Video on the work of independent watchmakers Pilippe Dufour and Antonio Prezioso

[@famimame]

Phillipe Dufour simplicity is just filled with warmth and love

[@gasken2182]

I just bought a Victorinox Swiss Army Infantry Vintage with a ETA 7750 movement. Nothing special to most watch enthusiasts, but I've spent many months (and years) saving for a fine watch, and It's the most beautiful movement I can afford... It was a stretch for me at $500. Owning a fine watch is a lifetime relationship for me

[@cookingprof]

If you had to save for a watch; you'll respect & care for it. I know about saving for a watch. It took me..Two Decades to get the money for my Patek Calatrava. Worth it? Yes. Looked up the ETA 7750 It is used in Movado Calendoplan. I just might add one of those to my collection. There is another that has the ETA 7750 base. Jazzmaster Maestro by Hamilton Automatic Chronograph. Both are under $1500.00 I would NOT spend the money for a ETA 7750 in the;" Omega Speedmaster", that has a price tag of $5150.00 USD. The interesting thing is that are so few people that say anything about my Patek They notice my Cartier Pascha frequently. I'm happy with that.

[@Derr1976]

There is nothing simple about a 7750. I have spent the last six months learning how to breakdown and rebuild this movement. Only now do I understand the complexity of this movement. There are actually 4 different levels of grade regarding this movement. You have a very complex piece of technology on your wrist. Wait til its time to service that thing. It will cost you....that's why I took on the endeavor of learning how to rebuild this movement. Boy was I blind to what it takes to do it.

[@ckm-mkc]

I have a 7750 movement watch - a Mido All Dial Titanium Chronograph - it's my 'grail' watch I waited years to get. Not because I couldn't afford it, but because I waited until I considered myself 'successful' to get it....

[@brucekirk5386]

Your an idiot a 20$ Casio tells time just the same

[@denisedavis8986]

Campolin n beltram are very skilled artist but have nothing on a real watch maker turning pices by hand. In todays world a mechanical watch is used because it is what u want not because u have to know the time lol. Furthermore a quarts watch will never speak to me the same way a several decade or older watch ticking in perfect time does

[@cfrincon]

This is why a quality timepiece is not about telling time, but "owning" (more like caretaking) something truly special.

[@felixdenomme7996]

I love that during a period of watchmaking that focused on extravagant set diamonds or flashly complications and tourbillions, Mr. Dufour went utterly against the grain, focusing all of his efforts on absolutely perfecting the finishing and craftsmanship

[@charliebowen5071]

Dufours simplicity is exquisite!

[@ZenZill]

Dufour is by far the master here. I'm just getting into watches and this is mind blowing. His Grand and Petite model is magnificent.

[@russellsmith6836]

As an amateur mechanical sculptor, these guys are gods... Major technical skills merge with incredible patience, a strong sense of tradition and love. Having some appreciation of the difficulty of hand making reliable machines I was surprised to see any nay-sayers here... These guys do nothing but inspire me.

[@algorab37]

+General Michael Reason for which you are not a master clock maker. reason for which I am not a master clock maker. And reason for which they are.

[@takutatanga]

Many look disparagingly upon diamond set watches, but after viewing how painstakingly difficult this process is or was, I can't help but be in total awe of the incredible workmanship. Absolutely incredible!

[@lunam7249]

diamonds are the best!!

[@Wings_of_foam]

@@lunam7249 Gold!

[@FuckYoutubeCensorshipCunts]

@@lunam7249agreed. I have two factory Diamond set Rolex watches and they’re stunning.

[@gmshadowtraders]

Bloody amazing skill and dedication to the craft.

[@Tass...]

If ever there was a video that needs to be in full 1080p HD (or above) it was this one. 480p just doesn't do these masterpieces justice.

[@geniusmarcsays2434]

this is clearly an old documentary, you wouldn't get anything from 1080p

[@allenschmitz9644]

this is very old, pre digital vid..i cringe at the close ups, but that was the best they could do back then.

[@jamesdavid7782]

This video debuted on HDNet in 1080i and looked absolutely stunning, so better source material exists. Seems that material is... ahem... lost to time. There is even an "HDNet" bug on the lower right of the video offering a pretty telling clue that 480p isn't the best this documentary has looked.

[@1SafetyAngel]

Dugout is an absolute master craftsman who lives a very simple life and yet the art he creates is priceless. Absolutely beautiful!!

[@caiusKeys]

This movie reignited my watch "problem," and it's beautiful -- thanks!

[@kaunas888]

The incredible skill and patience to set those micro diamonds is really impressive. I am in awe.

[@srikanthsridharan8773]

Beautiful Land.. Lovely People.. Amazing art.. Perfect Craftsmanship.. Worthy & Everlasting Products. I respect the nation and the people..

[@bartfloyd3275]

Srikanth Sridharan what a beautiful thing to say. Bless you! 😊

[@cookingprof]

Switzerland is a great place to visit even if you are not into watches. I was there when I was nine years old. A picnic on the Matterhorn is a memory that I'll never forget.

[@StreetKingz4Life]

Damn.....these men sure do work round the clock!....

[@FootageFactory]

i see what you did

[@Sunfade38]

Incredible documentary, I come back and watch it a few times just to be inspired by something we all value as a hobby or beyond that.

[@loganbarr853]

Simply stunning. A true artist. I'm blown away at the work of these fine time pieces.

[@franciehill]

I could only marvel at the time, patience, and love put into these beautiful timepieces. Only independent watchmakers have earned the right to critic (if they dare)!

[@Rimrock300]

These people for sure have some great skills, and it is fascinating to look how complicated wristwatches are designed and put together. I am happy for these craftsmen, and the bigger brands, that there are enough customers out there that are willing to pay the costs, and keep them busy. I'm a mechanical engineer myself, and love the design and mechanics of such watches, but i feel no need to put 1000's of dollars into purchase of such. just looking at videos and pictures is enough for me) More interesting to put that kind of money into something that gives more action, like car, motorbike, boat.

[@davidbuchanan3374]

Micro engineering at its best. How you folks work on these seriously complicated instruments has me in awe.... Amazing talent and skill...Thank you for sharing..

[@MrVoayer]

Astonishing craftsmanship! Beautiful pieces of art and dedicated hand work! Brilliant watches !!!

[@charliefoxtrotthe3rd335]

This is amazing. Such steady hands, I got nervous just watching it!

[@jbbrabant]

The skill and caring devoted to each masterpiece is awesome and warms the heart, I enjoyed this presentation more than you can imagine. Thank You all for this

[@jeffmonahan9648]

The skill, talent, care and love put into these watches is inspiring! One day I hope to have one of my own :)

[@Zakkwilder1982]

So Glad to see this incredible art form getting its dues in today's society. Ive seen a real increase in timepieces in the past few years. To me, This is the best art form today

[@romegut8491]

As a watches lover, i have to say this is a very interesting video about independent watchmakers. All that delicated and complicated work in produce each piece is incredible and wonderful. My favorite timepiece is that simplicity watch made by Mr. Dufour...simply amazing. Thanks for sharing this video and my best wishes to everyone from Chile. José Luis Romero.

[@Jorcap]

Dufour's watch.. pfft, no words for that beauty!

[@b01tact10n]

Dufours watches look pretty nice I love how complicated the mechanisms in the watch look and how much attention to detail he has!

[@--Zook--]

Thanks for uploading this. I remember seeing this on HD net back when I had satellite TV. This was the program that got me interested in watch making.

[@mixolydian2010]

Fabulous works of art and skills. Thanks for sharing the video i didnt know this world existed. Glad these guys are carrying on the tradition. I dont wear a watch but have still have one. I use my mobile phone for time keeping. The prices are crazy but everything is made by hand and they are unique. I used to be inversely snobbish about expensive wines until i learned about there rarity with low yields and long maturation times.

[@monoshah3289]

Bravo to the both of them :). May you both continue filling the hearts of all the watch lovers across the world with endless joy. I really loved then both as with Phillipe's Simplicity, I could compare it to a Patek :).

[@alejoenciso]

Amazing work, tradition and dedication makes huge difference

[@carmelpule6954]

Excellent workmanship with brilliant concepts and inspirations.

[@KP-oe8sk]

Each of these watch makers are sharing a skill. Whether you like diamonds are not is beside the point. The care and compassion and love of their craft. Criticizing their skill because of Diamond encased or whatever is not called for. Their imagination and Skill is what amazes me.

[@ricklett1688]

I do not understand how anyone can downvote this video. Superb.

[@rcmadness13]

Amazing. Satisfying just to watch the work be done.

[@georgealderson4424]

I love watching craftsmen and their masterpieces and I have watched this video several times but I would still not have a clue how to begin to make a watch

[@jamiecoogan7034]

stardust.....i love it,, such a special work of art,,

[@JazTimeJewelersTustin]

Great documentary. Its amazing how much work goes into this watch.

[@anasbaloch2830]

JazTime impressive

[@hereb4theend]

You could say they took their time..

[@lawrencetendler2342]

Seriously ,some great craftsmanship and some real beauties.

[@gerrycrisostomo6571]

The skills and creativity of these people who can fashion tiny pieces of metal and jewels, shape them into parts of fully functioning, accurate watches, plus the intricate craftsmanship of adding works of arts into their timepieces is just mind boggling. That indeed is God given talents. I watch in amazement as they create every tiny piece and then combine them to create such beautiful, and accurate watches that are famous all over the world. I give my utmost respect to these people.

[@nickthelick]

Bit of a late reply to you here, but imagine those clock/watch making skills you've described performed late into the night by candlelight, using sharp and minute tools! Man, doing THAT work by candlelight!? Made dangerous by the tools, fatigue and eyestrain! I'm looking back to Clerkenwell, London during the 1700s! Clockwork mechanisms are amazing, beautiful things are they not? 😘👌🏼 🤗😊

[@nickthelick]

Also, imagine the eyestrain by candlelight without those eyepieces we have today! Because, they made parts just as small as we do, yet without the magnifying eyepieces! Wow! They did have magnifying lenses though. Just not as eyepieces, usually as a dome of glass.

[@gerrycrisostomo6571]

@@nickthelick I agree. And I would like to say that maybe during that time, they worked only during the day in brightly lit areas but my dad told me that there was a Swiss watchmaker who carved a table with 12 chairs, and on the table there are 12 plates with spoons and forks. But what's mind boggling is that he carved it on the head of the tiny clothes pin. And you can see the details only by using a microscope.

[@flatlanderfl]

These are beautifully designed field watches! I really like the faces/dials and the addition of titanium to your line is wonderful. This may very well be my next purchase.

[@section8usmc53]

I miss this time period of cable TV. I miss the HD Net channel. I miss the In Focus series, and a bunch of others. I also miss this narrator. This channel really took advantage of high definition as it was just starting to gain traction with more mainstream viewers. This particular episode of In Focus was my favorite. Great stuff.

[@dumyjobby]

incredible craftmanship, you have to appreciate thoose wathces but most of all the skilled craftsman that buils thoose works of art

[@PrimericanIdol]

If Ahmed's clock was a bomb, then Antoine Preziuso and Philippe DuFour constructed the Death Star.

[@BPantherPink]

LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL Clap clap clap !!!

[@peppermaster1189]

This was so amazing to watch I saw and learned a great deal. Also got to see the first macro lens of its kind. That is so freaking cool considering that today you can buy a macro lens for you iPhone. And the reason it works on your iPhone is because of the technology in the iPhone camera has come so far since the making of this film. THATS SO FREAKING COOL!!

[@j0nnyism]

Simplicity is a beautfully elegant watch. Definitely less is more is no cliche here. Considering the price the customer wants a design thats not cluttered or will go out of style. They want something that is timeless if you pardon the pun. Dufour designed a watch that i think will look just as good 50 or even a hundred years from now so hats off to him. Hes as good a designer as an engineer. These cabiniteers really have to be polymaths they need a number of important skills. It must be enormously satisfying to go from the drawing board all the way to the convention and recieve such praise from dealers and customers

[@johnvosper9980]

It is Antoine's mastery and original artistic concept that equals this contemporary Masterpiece. A marvel to behold, I just hope that with all this new camera technology They take their time next year, research it better and work harder at artistic Direction. Look forward to the next program.

[@mrastroboy33]

Beautiful Art!

[@rbivgq1734]

Both men are very talented i like how they used makers of opposing style that being said it's obvious Dufour's watch will be around and functional for a much longer period of time.

[@stoned466]

Watching the watchmaker building up the parts for that beautiful diamond watch is like watching a surgeon doing complicated surgery.

[@reghey]

I appreciate precision work. Inspiring!

[@daleschmidt7157]

Excellent. I enjoyed this video very much.

[@EthnHDmlle]

I'm amazed that watchmaking has been a tradition in Europe for over 500 years.

[@Portalpotty]

Not a big fan of watches with diamonds at all, but watching the process, effort and focus it takes just to places those tiny 0.5mm diamonds in place is incredible!

[@steveshoemaker6347]

I have a Hublot big bang watch and i love it keeps great time to thanks for the video.....!

[@cavemanballistics6338]

A beautiful orchestra of micromechanics. WOW!

[@baxter77piano]

"There is no room for error" *WHACK* .... "The escape wheel is not damaged"

[@GlawberOliveira]

Kurt Baxter where frend?

[@MrPodaBear]

29:29

[@spidiq8]

I want to see that segment with a voice over redone by Samuel L Jackson. 'Now this s*** is critical right here' Slips, 'MUTHA*****' 😂

[@MikeAustin2012]

@@spidiq8 OMG! You guys are killing me! My wife is the one at the hospital that takes your blood to see why your sick or dieing. She is sleeping now, 2 something, AM. I almost woke her up laughing at this foolishness, thank you. It is however hilarious. And, biting the table? That's me trying to not laugh out loud.

[@NukeProofSuit]

Very interesting video, thank you for uploading

[@danny3571]

To see a world in a grain of sand And a Heaven in a wildflower Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand And Eternity in an hour

[@cookingprof]

Love those words from William Blake. IMHO you should give him credit.

[@LeBator]

Credit your quotes man. Blake.

[@jhonat..6825]

EXELENTE DOCUMENTAL DE DOS GRANDES PERSONAJES DEL MUNDO DE LOS ALTOS CALIBRES AUTOMATIZADOS DEL RELOJ DE PULSERA,MIS REVERENSIAS MAESTROS DEL TIEMPO.

[@abside30glu]

AKIRA YOSHIMURA THANKS FOR THIS MARVELOUS VIDEO! SEP 10, 2014

[@martinhesketh4916]

Amazing skill, true engineers.

[@Minunmaani]

This is like magic, though it is fully developed from and inside physics: Love this !

[@chaitanyacheruvu6026]

My sincere sellute to both the watch scientists.. Waav what a making..

[@ei_7]

Increíble destreza la de estos grandes maestros relojeros!

[@alan19905]

beautiful art is pure and amazing

[@fvazquez64]

Besides being artsts they are also cientists who produce works of art that also tell the time evryday in a very fancy way... Thanks for sharing a magnificent documentary

[@user-zb3xi4kr5s]

Realy amazing Work...

[@andredurao]

Thanks for sharing it Akira!

[@jamiecoogan7034]

amazeing craftsmen...

[@vishallwell]

Beautiful.. Beautiful.....

[@movax20h]

It is amazing passion and skills are passed to next generations, despite setbacks in this trade.

[@relojesclasicos7359]

un gran trabajo y un arte

[@knifetoucher]

Beyond beautiful.

[@AleSoliman]

Amazin' 'n Wonderful...

[@1212matt]

No wonder these watches are so expensive! I have a cheep Steinhusen watch and I love it! keeps great time.

[@mooseolly7744]

You are not buying an expensive watch, you are buying a life story behind the watch.

[@TheOriginalCheezIt]

Absolutely amazing. I would love to do this someday, but I do not have the steady hands for such delicate work. Maybe I'll try my hand at doing this with cars. Gears are a bit bigger :P

[@chengong388]

Did the music need to be this epic all the way through?

[@leonardusarguellos295]

A Genius' Masterpiece to eternity, Amazing Watch Makers!!!...

[@738polarbear]

I hope you all realize that German silver is copper ,zinc and nickel.Nothing to do with silver at all..It is a very hard alloy called silver for its white colour.Out of the 2 watches I prefer the Dufour watch .The other one the blingy one looks like it should be on the wrist of a rapper or lady Gaga.

[@joshdifilippo717]

i agree and thanks for the info about the german silver i was just bout to look it up

[@Thebigboram]

Lady Gaga or Run DMC😂

[@eddieg849]

@@Thebigboram who cares as long as he sells it rappers are the only ones that probably can't afford it anyway

[@binder946]

Thanks they did not tell us that german silver is an alloy.

[@binder946]

10:16 german silver alloy.

[@carmelpule6954]

In this short video we see the descendants of the men who were responsible to take the world from a primitive collection of philosophical concepts with no proof, to one where the human mind created useful relations between shaped elements which produced the most harmonious exact function and actions at the time. The link of such elements with a balance wheel whose inertia was rather heavy, relatively speaking, decided the rhythm of the music created to measure time . It was the watchmakers who showed the world the links and the rhythm that later on created the engines that power the world. Now these descendants turned their skills to gather together, engineering , art, and social harmony that helps people move from a primitive instinctive creature to a civilised cultured people. Only those nations who have such descendants of watchmakers amongst them can claim that they have harmony within their society to live together in peace. Congratulations to all watchmakers for the harmony you create in your creations which overflow into a social harmony of your nations. Other nations are the proud owners of what they buy , and that is not good enough to produce the social harmony, one cannot buy the latter component. The lady narrator seems to be enjoying her work as her voice seems to be smiling while she appreciated the masters of time at their work. They certainly deserve a glass of wine to celebrate their compounded human feelings. Well done all.

[@user-qo7bf2lv5d]

ものすごくいいドキュメンタリーだった…！！これを日本のNHKがつくってるのすごい。独立した時計職人ほど地道でかっこよくてうつくしい職業はない。

[@skizzarz]

Very cool documentary, I quite liked the swiss meal time.

[@bob5074]

I went and bought myself a raclette grill soon after I first saw this documentary 20 years ago…

[@Ranger629]

Nothing beats Masahiro Kikuno's design.

[@VicariousReality7]

1:35 Mmmmm... table

[@kristibbradshaw]

I would be in heaven at this show.

[@palopaluca]

Beautiful

[@PersianBlade1992]

There is nothing to say about Swiss watches. Everyone knows how special those are. What i want to say is... The background voice of this documentary is really very nice and perfect.....

[@haboab0216]

My addiction is watches, can't stop buying watches I don't even wear them I just buy them look at them and that's it

[@piero27761]

Very Good, Compliments

[@thehegt]

what a History i just need to learn .

[@Ma007rk]

I've always loved watches. Ever since I got my first Timex as a Christmas gift. It was the cheapest of all of the Timex watches but I was so proud of it.($6.96 in 1967 out of a Spiegel catalog, I think) I own a Rolex that is a collectors watch right now. If money was no option I would probably own 25+ watches. Everything from Franck Muller to Roger Dubois. Would I wear them? On occasion, But they would probably just sit in my safe and collect dust and just give me something to talk about on with other people that can fully appreciate the complication(s) of the movement.

[@timdawson15]

Dufour = understated beauty Prezioso = Bling

[@io6741]

Is.. is that guy eating the table?

[@PhilipGragg]

+Le Derp Français haha... she called him a "cabineteer" lol...

[@st3althyone]

He does that too keep his head steady and stop motion since it’ll be magnified a lot since he’s focusing on such a small area.

[@bob5074]

This doc is 20 years old…HDnet was one of the only HD channels back then…I paid $3,500 for my first tube HD television back then…

[@sbsb4995]

Good video

[@TheGrandmaMoses]

'Through simplicity he hopes to...' 99% of viewers still do not understand the very basic mechanisms that make a mechanical watch tick. Me included.

[@andrerichard763]

La beauté vas très bien avec la perfection