The Trials And Tribulations Of Watch Innovation With Stephen McDonnell

[@realchuckp]

we just witnessed an artist baring his soul on stage for our benefit. what a wonderful talk, mr mcdonnell - thank you. and please do not forget to intermittently pause to take care of yourself during this excruciating work you do.

[@stephenmcdonnell2288]

Sorry, I should just say, that at 13:19 I said "10 o'clock" by mistake. What I meant to say was "2 o'clock". Thanks everyone. Stephen

[@realchuckp]

ever the perfectionist. merry christmas, mr mcdonnell.

[@Sam_D]

Love your work, love your personality. You're a great human being beyond all these, I admire you and your work very much. Wish you all the best in life.

[@rodsalvador3608]

I doubt we'll ever meet, but if we do, I'm buying you a pint. Cheers for your hard work! Give yourself a little grace, my friend

[@faizanrashid0979]

Incredible talk. One of the absolute best on the subject of the intricacies of watch making. Stephen wears his genius, his fears and his self-criticism (as any real artist would) on his sleeves and is a brave man for doing so.

[@nishantpatel2753]

This was fantastic. The most provocative watch talk I’ve heard.

[@scon2006]

That the fastest 56:56 in my life, it was that intriguing, time flew buy, if it had been 10 hours long I wouldn’t have went to bed, brilliant presentation, enjoyable 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 sorry can’t find words for how good this is, cheers from Donegal

[@scottcowans]

It's because of passionate geniuses like Stephen that we love watches so much. Thank you for sharing your amazing process and thoughts!

[@jonathanquaylehiggins3]

Wonderful Presentation! In the Highest respect, Mr. McDonnell is the Sheldon Cooper of the Watch Universe!

[@rodsalvador3608]

Protect this man at all cost. Brilliant.

[@markhpluygers2226]

We have another Genius, a Prodigy! This whole talk, this man, put on stage, a place he HATES, makes a talk. This is the genius behind MB&F. I felt for him, truly, I could feel him bending like the tensions of his ever perfect springs. Sometimes I thought he was crying. To have that sort of obsessive accuracy, truly he suffered, and is currently doing the same still.......... The last guy to speak was perfect, not only in culture, but in his acquiescenence of speech. He invited Stephen to admire and enjoy the results of his unique path. If only he could or would? ...... what is the next project for him>>???? We are waiting! :-)

[@thewatchcollectorsclub8091]

What an incredible talk. Such vulnerability on show and such incredible expertise. Thanks to Stephen for being so honest!

[@BorisPjanic]

Impressive speech. Such a genius and admirable how he is showing his soul.

[@UnseenHero]

Wow what an incredible talk. I agree with the last gentleman and I hope after this talk Mr McDonnell can start to feel some level of pride and happiness after delivering his work

[@Thomas_Burnett]

Absolutely fascinating. What a humble gentleman. So interesting to see the inspirations of Stephens art, to hear about his design process and see how he makes the parts. Emotional too to empathise with his anxieties and love he has for his art. The time he puts into his work is immensely admirable. How blessed we are to hear from geniuses like Stephen that share their experiences with us. My respect for Watchmakers has just skyrocketed! ✊

[@mell3109]

Wow, just wow! You would almost be scared to ask him to design another knowing the hardship is causes but the end result will go down in history, Daniel’s was intense, R. Smith is relentless in the pursuit of perfection and does the design and the build, all of these guys are just from another place

[@mampito]

Wow. What a beautiful talk and presentation. Really touching and insightful!

[@rlang6693]

Simply Exception !!

[@ChrisVPlant]

What a fantastic presentation, we witnessed pure genius. This is why the sequential evo costs what it does, because this man poured his entire heart and soul into it. 🔥

[@arenbazerkanian9381]

Bravo, Stephen. Just bravo.

[@bartsimpson4999]

Thank you Stephen McDonnell! Thanks for your work - to create this mesmerizing piece of horological engineering. The way you are able to fill the room with all your emotions is incredible. Wish i would have been able to be there!

[@giancarlopanaccio]

Wowowoowow what an incredible speech… really deep down in our soul you’re the man… what a genuine genius…. What an unconventional thinker…. Really you’re the round pig in a square hole…. Remember me of the late Steve Jobs…. The obsession of the details in the parts that nobody would ever seen…. The perfections in spending months and months on a parts that no one could ever see with their eyes but with soul…. Bravo bravo bravooooo that’s incredible

[@fieldwalker]

Wow! making my family sit through this talk for hearing what drives a savant mechanical artist.

[@brewwatchco]

Stephen is a modern day legend.

[@ListenToPowerViolence]

He makes insanely kick ass watches mate.

[@ChenSolomon]

salute to SM ! he's totally passionated about complete his dreams. best thing in life is sharing ! thanks for let us have opportunities to share that with yours. I am very grateful to have opportunities own these watches. they are my favorite watches that I wear them often. after watched this film, it makes me more appreciated what I have. thanks SM and MB&F

[@pw7900]

The amount of thought and effort that went into his work is why I love watch collection. But for the love of God, someone get this man in front of a therapist! 😂

[@punit2900]

This man should be knighted.

[@ListenToPowerViolence]

This guy is smart. He should consider a career in finance.

[@IMakeWatches]

OMFG!

[@henri-5606]

❤❤❤❤

[@jimhim585]

Amazing talk. Side note: what was with the weird Aldis commentary from other people that had nothing to do with the presentation? Did some lady mention Black Adam for some bizarre reason? With all due respect, no one can truly relate to Stephen, it would be odd to think so, he is singular in his accompliahments and ability.

[@bentemchine]

wouldnt it be amazing if ownership of the watch went to the people who loved it as much as he did, not the people who simply had money.