Dagens update fra SIHH 2016
thejourneguy Today I expanded my list of top 5 watchmakers to top 6. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Michel Boulanger, the master watchmaker turned student of Philippe Dufour. Mr. Boulanger was a key component in the collaboration project between Philippe Dufour and Greubel Forsey, having been the selected "student" of the project.
I spent quite some time with him and well, it was beyond enjoyable. Michel is an incredible watchmaker and an even greater person to speak to; funny, knowledgeable, honest, and very humble. In fact, so humble I nearly felt like crying.
I mentioned my respect towards him and told him I would purchase one of his own personal timepieces if he makes them. He quickly responded in saying that he does not want to make and sell watches. He wants to teach and relay his skills to students instead. All he wants to do is just that, passion! I respect him so much and he is my top 6!
Btw, he was astonished by my Centigraphe and kept playing with it too, calling to Dufour to check it out!
thejourneguy Today I met Mr. Dufour and today he examined my Centigraphe and played with it! He was quite impressed and we definitely agreed in saying that to each watchmaker, their own set of goals. Dufour is focused on finishing while François-Paul focuses on mechanical innovations, yet both are kings within their own field
thejourneguy Today I expanded my list of top 5 watchmakers to top 6. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Michel Boulanger, the master watchmaker turned student of Philippe Dufour. Mr. Boulanger was a key component in the collaboration project between Philippe Dufour and Greubel Forsey, having been the selected "student" of the project.
I spent quite some time with him and well, it was beyond enjoyable. Michel is an incredible watchmaker and an even greater person to speak to; funny, knowledgeable, honest, and very humble. In fact, so humble I nearly felt like crying.
I mentioned my respect towards him and told him I would purchase one of his own personal timepieces if he makes them. He quickly responded in saying that he does not want to make and sell watches. He wants to teach and relay his skills to students instead. All he wants to do is just that, passion! I respect him so much and he is my top 6!
Btw, he was astonished by my Centigraphe and kept playing with it too, calling to Dufour to check it out!
thejourneguy Today I met Mr. Dufour and today he examined my Centigraphe and played with it! He was quite impressed and we definitely agreed in saying that to each watchmaker, their own set of goals. Dufour is focused on finishing while François-Paul focuses on mechanical innovations, yet both are kings within their own field