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The ELTON hodinárská in Nové Mesto nad Metují, Czech Republic where Prim watches are manufactured.
On September 26, 2008 my family and I were privileged to spend the day in the beautiful town of Nové Mesto nad Metují in the east of the Czech Republic, close to the Polish border. Our host was Mr. Jan Prokop, Marketing Director (and principal designer) at the ELTON hodinárská, a.s. - the manufacturers of fine bespoke Prim wristwatches.
Mr. Prokop collected us from our hotel in Prague, drove us to Nové Mesto nad Metují and back (a round trip of three hours), presented their current product range, guided us through their interesting museum, and led us on a tour of the full manufacturing operation at Prim. This was a fantastic opportunity, and we got to see everything from the manufacturing of cases, dials, hesatite crystals and hands through to the final assembly process. We also saw great examples of their bespoke manufacturing capability as well as their top class restoration service. Mr Prokop ended a fine day with a meal and good local beer in a restaurant on the old town square.
Six weeks after our visit I sent my prized Prim Sport "Igen" 38 (produced in the 60's and early-70's) to ELTON where it is currently being restored and modernised to my specification, as well as being personalised. I can't wait to get it back - my first bespoke wristwatch and an heirloom to pass on to my son!
Although obviously sensitive about certain parts of their operation, Mr. Prokop graciously allowed me to take many photographs during our visit, and here they are for your viewing pleasure. As you will see, these are truly hand-made watches that combine both leading edge design and manufacturing processes and age-old processes and technologies. It is this progressive traditionalism and craftsmanship that gives these unique timepieces their individual character...and I love them!
The old town square at Nové Mesto nad Metují, Czech Republic - the home of Prim watches.
On September 26, 2008 my family and I were privileged to spend the day in the beautiful town of Nové Mesto nad Metují in the east of the Czech Republic, close to the Polish border. Our host was Mr. Jan Prokop, Marketing Director (and principal designer) at the ELTON hodinárská, a.s. - the manufacturers of fine bespoke Prim wristwatches.
Mr. Prokop collected us from our hotel in Prague, drove us to Nové Mesto nad Metují and back (a round trip of three hours), presented their current product range, guided us through their interesting museum, and led us on a tour of the full manufacturing operation at Prim. This was a fantastic opportunity, and we got to see everything from the manufacturing of cases, dials, hesatite crystals and hands through to the final assembly process. We also saw great examples of their bespoke manufacturing capability as well as their top class restoration service. Mr Prokop ended a fine day with a meal and good local beer in a restaurant on the old town square.
Six weeks after our visit I sent my prized Prim Sport "Igen" 38 (produced in the 60's and early-70's) to ELTON where it is currently being restored and modernised to my specification, as well as being personalised. I can't wait to get it back - my first bespoke wristwatch and an heirloom to pass on to my son!
Although obviously sensitive about certain parts of their operation, Mr. Prokop graciously allowed me to take many photographs during our visit, and here they are for your viewing pleasure. As you will see, these are truly hand-made watches that combine both leading edge design and manufacturing processes and age-old processes and technologies. It is this progressive traditionalism and craftsmanship that gives these unique timepieces their individual character...and I love them!
This is a new acquisition from AliExpress. $25!!! This is such a "rich" watch and it just looks great on the wrist! This was taken with the 48mm Fotodiox extension tube on a tripod.
Or the The Aqua Horological Tintinnabulator to give it its full name, was designed by Roland Emett and installed in 1973
Even at 6 o'clock in the morning it draws people to it
Especially for manic-art
I had the good fortune of meeting the owner of Sonbol watches, a fairly new watch manufacturer based in the US, and was asked to produce some images for their product catalog and website. All their watches are 54mm, which is fairly massive, and the majority showcase 21 Miyota Automatic movement. Sonbol basically gave me total creative freedom to do whatever I wanted with the images.
Luxury Breguet timpieces, is a pioneer in bringing new horology innovation and making its mechanical movement more precise.
Elegant and precious, ablaze with light- the Chopard Heure Du Diamant
#Chopard available at #JohnsonWatchCo
In another digital watches space I am active in, I have started a new Freaky Fridays theme where I have recently acquired a bunch of ridiculous, unapologetic, novelty watches from AliExpress ranging from $5ea to no more than $20. This watch is completely ridiculous but, it actually looks great on the wrist for the right setting with a quartz date movement and it cost $13USD. hahahahahahah
Keep things in perspective - this is a $12, yes, TWELVE DOLLAR WATCH! 😲Unlike a lot of other watches ordered from AliExpress, this had no-frills packaging. I really like the unique day-date configuration and the overall modern design of the markers.
I used the Fotodiox 11mm extension tube in this shot. Also the background is one of my shot that I had printed to 14x11 on foamcore.
The old town square at Nové Mesto nad Metují, Czech Republic - the home of Prim watches.
On September 26, 2008 my family and I were privileged to spend the day in the beautiful town of Nové Mesto nad Metují in the east of the Czech Republic, close to the Polish border. Our host was Mr. Jan Prokop, Marketing Director (and principal designer) at the ELTON hodinárská, a.s. - the manufacturers of fine bespoke Prim wristwatches.
Mr. Prokop collected us from our hotel in Prague, drove us to Nové Mesto nad Metují and back (a round trip of three hours), presented their current product range, guided us through their interesting museum, and led us on a tour of the full manufacturing operation at Prim. This was a fantastic opportunity, and we got to see everything from the manufacturing of cases, dials, hesatite crystals and hands through to the final assembly process. We also saw great examples of their bespoke manufacturing capability as well as their top class restoration service. Mr Prokop ended a fine day with a meal and good local beer in a restaurant on the old town square.
Six weeks after our visit I sent my prized Prim Sport "Igen" 38 (produced in the 60's and early-70's) to ELTON where it is currently being restored and modernised to my specification, as well as being personalised. I can't wait to get it back - my first bespoke wristwatch and an heirloom to pass on to my son!
Although obviously sensitive about certain parts of their operation, Mr. Prokop graciously allowed me to take many photographs during our visit, and here they are for your viewing pleasure. As you will see, these are truly hand-made watches that combine both leading edge design and manufacturing processes and age-old processes and technologies. It is this progressive traditionalism and craftsmanship that gives these unique timepieces their individual character...and I love them!
TAG Heuer announced its partnership with British luxury carmaker Aston Martin, with the special Aston Martin editions of the TAG Heuer Carrera 01 and TAG Heuer Formula 1. Both the watches are heavily influenced aesthetically by elements of the cars
#TagHeuer available at #JohnsonWatchCo
The first snowflake should always be something to celebrate.
Discover the Hublot Big Bang collection at #JohnsonWatchCo