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09named paths
Book 01 · 100 h
Antoine
With a technical watchmaking base, Antoine shifts his existing skills towards decoration. The book follows flank straight graining, micromotor work, filing, an internal corner, satin finishing and polished countersinks; workshop observations note regular surfaces and cleaner transitions.
Antoine’s portfolio connects his watchmaking background with the inspection criteria used in decoration and finishing.
Book 02 · 100 h
Aristide
A micromechanic used to geometry and tolerances, Aristide transfers that precision into a more artisanal practice. Flanks, micromotor, filing, satin finishing and countersinks show regular lines and particular ease with manual work and polishing.
Aristide’s portfolio shows how his micromechanical precision develops through manual work and close inspection under reflected light.
Book 03 · 140 h
Cécile
New to bevelling but trained in jewellery, Cécile builds her path around a complete Ovide/BeWatchmaker watch. The book moves from test components to the plate, bridges, cock and wheels of an ETA 6497, including an internal corner and a readable final project.
This 140-hour path belongs to an earlier format and remains valuable for the depth of its complete-watch project.
Book 04 · 40 h
Christophe
A trained watchmaker with production experience, Christophe follows a targeted 40-hour path after assessment to move towards high-end finishing. Filing, straight graining, micromotor work, satin finishing and countersinks show a precise contact line and more regular surfaces.
Christophe’s focused path illustrates the purpose of the 40-hour course: concentrated work on technical priorities identified during assessment.
Book 05 · 100 h
Gwenaël
After a BMA in watchmaking and a decoration placement, Gwenaël uses the 100-hour programme to consolidate his entry into the craft. The book follows flanks, micromotor, filing, corners, satin finishing and countersinks; observations note regular edges and close attention to dimensions.
Gwenaël’s portfolio documents the consolidation of his watchmaking foundations and his growing attention to dimensions, edges and surface condition.
Book 06 · 100 h
Jérôme
A watchmaker comfortable with mechanics and technical drawings, Jérôme seeks a demanding specialism. Flanks, micromotor, filing, hand polishing, satin finishing and countersinks show patient progress, good adaptation to materials and inventive tooling solutions.
Jérôme’s portfolio highlights patience, adaptation to materials and the ability to devise tooling solutions for the geometry in front of him.
Book 07 · 40 h
Klaus
An architect building an astronomical clock, Klaus discovers bevelling on unusually large components. The 40-hour path adapts abrasives, wood sticks, filing and textures to that particular project; the book shows better-defined edges and a personal decorative language.
Klaus’s highly specific project shows how anglage principles can be adapted to large dimensions and the decorative language of an astronomical clock.
Book 08 · 100 h
Pierre
Coming from CNC machining and fast, precise mechanical work, Pierre moves towards artisanal finishing. Flanks, micromotor, filing, internal corners, satin finishing and countersinks show regular surfaces, pronounced inner corners and attention to preserving volumes.
Pierre’s portfolio follows the shift from CNC machining to finishing in which volumes, internal corners and surfaces are controlled through reflected light.
Book 09 · 100 h
Sébastien
Already trained in maintenance, mechanics, bar turning and movement decoration, Sébastien develops work on demanding geometries. The book concentrates on flanks, micromotor and filing, with internal corners, clean exits and control of the 45-degree line.
Sébastien’s compact portfolio focuses on demanding geometries, internal corners, clean exits and consistent control of the 45-degree line.
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