Discovering Charles Frodsham & An Amazing Regulating Organ
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We were recently in London and had the great opportunity of digging a bit more in British horology history by meeting Richard Stenning (watchmaker, historian and co-owner of Charles Frodsham) with whom we spent a lovely afternoon talking about so many things we love!
But this naturally didn't stop there as the brand recently introduced their first wristwatch featuring an incredible intricate regulating organ, an overall beautiful movement and all is built in-house, from the case to all other component and the level of finishing is all the way up there.
Enjoy & Viva Watchmaking!! - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
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Charles Frodsham wrist watches always flew under my radar for some reason, but Richard's enthusiasm is definitely infectious. A brilliant episode.
Many many thanks and so happy you liked it 🙏
You guys nailed this episode. Very beautiful. And woderful and interesting conversation between to well mannered gentlemen.
Thanks and very happy you enjoyed this report, we loved doing it!!
Thanks for making top notch watchmaking videos which not only highlights the technical expertise, but also educational & quite inspirational for all horological enthusiasts on the planet 🌎
That's very nice of you and I truly love making these videos!!! Thanks a lot, your comment means a lot to us.
Wonderful, the art of master Wat making is still vibrant & alive.
Oh yes, totally right!!!
Stuff like this makes your channel to the most intresting when it comes to watchmaking!
That makes us tremendously happy and we will go even further into that direction!! Thanks a lot
Thanks, Marc, for a beautifully done video of some of the most gorgeous pieces I’ve ever seen.
Pleasure is ours!
I tend not to get emotional about materialistic objects but I'd shed tears over this. Viva Watchmaking and Excelsior!
Those pocket watches got me drooling.
As a watchmaker, I must say this may be your very best episode of all. Outstanding, please continue with your excellent work maintaining passion for horology, it’s history, and the developments that are being realized through technology. Technological application can enhance our lives and in horology permit the use of a George Daniels escapement that has not ever been in a wrist watch.
Great video. That's a gorgeous watch and a very unique escapement. I don't suppose I'll be owning one, but it was interesting to learn about it.
Indeed unique and the story around it is so full of meaning!! All the best to you
Always fascinating videos. Marine chronometers are a often forgotten and overlooked part of watchmaking history
Thank you! )
Fantastic! Frodsham is doing great things and paying respect to it's history, a watch enthusiast simply cannot ask for more! Honoring Mr. Daniels as well in the process, simply wonderful. Frodsham sets serious goals that encompass it's history, bringing it all to life. Well done!
There is a fabulous self-taught clockmaker by the name of Norm Banham who lives here in Canberra Australia. Norm has made working replicas of all the Harrison Timepieces H1, H2, H3, H4 and even Harrisons' regulator. Norm is now a very old man and perhaps it would be worth a visit. Cheers, Reuben
This is very interesting, thanks so much for this information and it would indeed be an amazing story to cover. Just a bit far for us... but who knows!!! All the best to you
Would have never learnt about this brand if wasn't subscribed to your channel. Thanks so much. Love their watches.
Thanks a lot, an honour for us!!!
INCREDIBLE! LONG LIVE THEIR TIME PEICES, what amazing people, thanks watches TV for giving me access to more knowledge for my horological passion developments.
More than welcome and makes us truly happy to read such a comment, thanks a lot for watching!!
Incredible watch! I was lucky to meet Richard in London last month and the Frodsham piece is magnificent!
Richard's enthusiasm and passion for the horological art is truly inspiring.
Wow, love it. I loved that they went for the double coaxial and stopped at nothing till they got there. It’s amazing to look at and unique to a wrist watch. Both innovative and soulful.
Interesting manufacture, that mechanism looks amazing. He also looks like a really nice guy! Thanks for sharing!
Very welcome and he is indeed a very nice and extremely knowledgeable person! Best to you
Oh, my lord! What a gorgeous timepiece steeped in honest heritage. Nothing phoney here. True heritage design made contemporary through technological innovation. This watch is overflowing with meaning.
Yes, totally share your feeling about this. Thanks for this nice comment
True passion and an absolutely gorgeous watch!
That timepiece is beautiful
Sure is!!
Super episode. Thank you. Gorgeous dial on that wrist watch. Love those enamel & porcelain dials.
It's actually ceramic, quite interesting!! Thanks for the comment
I always discover great watch makers with your channel!
And still so many more to uncover ;) All the very best
What an interesting interview. So nice to see companies making thing with so much passion.
Yes, passion is really the key (and perseverance)
Amazing. Great watchmakers!!!.
Great content marc andre,keep it up!
Brilliant as always
Wow! An English wristwatch that I actually like! (will add to buy the wishlist) - cheers!
Enjoyed the video very much. Thank you!
Most welcome and thanks for watching!
@@WATCHESTVcomYou're welcome!
Very passionate guy. Love the dial on those watches.
Great episode! He is so enthusiastic and passionate and if I were in the position to afford such watches I would definitely go to small independents like this. Meeting the guys behind the project, discovering and supporting their vision is much more rewarding than wearing the latest hyped status symbol
Couldn’t agree more 😉
I love these watches I have a nice chrono watch made in 1801 by Frodsham very serious piece of art used in timing competition. Just need to find another 18k gold case to fit it in.
Amazing content!!!! Love marc!
Many many many thanks!
Another great one!
Thanks a lot!
Very interesting descent in hours.
I could watch that escapement for days!
Finally!!! Well done Marc-André~
André
Thanks a lot and very welcome!
Haha can’t forget to say, well done to the Team as well!🙌🤟
Damn. That watch would be my grail. Problem is it costs more than the disposable income I'd make in 30 years.
Learnt something new today, there are other British watchmakers out there other than Roger Smith. Really enjoyable video.
Many thanks, very happy you liked it.
Interesting watch 🤤, I thought I knew about every independent. Keep up the great work sir!
Thanks for the comment and there are still a few we need to do!! Best to you
nice video, awesome enamel dials
wao!!..un acertado movimiento a estar en la vanguardia...me encanta ese estilo vintage, a la vez el hecho de tener unas esferas limpias y fácil lectura muy pocos se le parecen y en eso esta su acierto...felicitaciones por presentar a esta espectacular marca que integra lo mejor de dos épocas ...
Muchas gracias para este!!!
I read somewhere that Daniels gave them the escapement because he said it wouldn't work in a wristwatch. The clearances of the escapement and the tenuous locking must all be extremely close so IMHO it's an amazing achievement if they are now making wristwatches in numbers.
Well the notion of numbers is quite relative, 12 pieces a year ;) but it's also true that technology has evolved in the meantime and made this more feasible. Thanks for your comment and all the best to you
I like design of the watch and the movement. Movement doesn't have some fancy finish, needed for Geneva seal, but it's design seems to have more technological, scientific approach to watchmaking. Movement looks like some prototype chronometer, made for chronometer competition.
Would be amazing to see Marc´s collection!
th-cam.com/video/PonHTSbFILY/w-d-xo.html 😉
What a wonderful plain but exquisite watch. I wondered if the dial is ceramic or enamel? The numbers have a slight translucent quality about them. Or is that optical illusion on video?
The dial is indeed ceramic, very interesting feel to it! All the very best and thanks for the comment
fantastic
Merci!
The British will dominate horology again!
Can we buy the watch presented in the video with the regulating organ ?
I would buy this Watch in a Secound, if only I could. I really like the porcelain Dail with the SECOUNDS hand at 6 and the two award medals printed at 3 and 9 positions.
The dial is actually ceramic and it really has a nice aspect!
Could you tell me, what the Price Range of this Watch will be ? THX
I love it
Great! 👍
I am in the process of buying a Habring2, a brand thatmight be interesting for the channel. or i have missed it. 4 gphg in the last years. and you are not far away :) hab spass
Yes, would love to go and visit them too. One day, I promise!!
Has this watch company been trading continuously since inception or was the brand name resurrected/acquired, like so many other historic watch brands, by this very nice gentleman and his partners?
Yes, absolutely right, their history is a total legit one and none of these marketing coup we've unfortunately been so accustomed to. All the very best
if they could release a 39 mm version, I'd buy it...
Bremont has to learn from them.
The gap is quite large ;)
ÓTIMOS RELÓGIOS, BRASIL OK.
Beutiful timepieces, look more british than fish and chips. I would buy one in a heartbeat if I could afford it. Only one thing: that second hand sweeps very strangely though.
Many thanks for your comment!
It will be ticking at a very slow bph.
Yes not that smooth is it?! I noticed it too... hmm...
This is most likely due to the division that results from having two independent gear trains and escape wheels. Given that one train is locked while the other is moving, the seconds hand, as a result, would most likely move at half the total beat rate. Fascinating.
Cute watch, but the off center crown would drive me crazy.
Serious watchmaking at its best...........
Indeed!!! All the best to you
@@WATCHESTVcom Thank you
It’s a beautiful watch,just a pity the numbers are not the right way up.
This video convinced me to go ahead and put my name/money down for one. Now comes the painful part: waiting up to 6 years for my piece to be produced
But you totally did a great thing, it’s such an extraordinary movement and simply love the philosophy behind this undertaking. You will be extremely happy for sure, even if the wait is quite something. Feeling very happy for you 👍👍👍 have a wonderful weekend
@@WATCHESTVcom luckily. I’ve got your upcoming 120 watch glossary video catalogue to keep me entertained while I wait
I doubt you have the money to frivolously spend on this watch. It costs as much as a house.
@@DisposableSupervillainHenchman Current RRP is ~88k GBP, and the latest UK average house price is 289k GBP. So, you are spot-on there my friend 👌🏿
Il y a 6 mois vous nous demandiez si nous voulions participé à une visite guidée des usines de fabrications de montre, s'en est où ? Je demande parce que j'avais postulé. Vous avez une vidéo sur ça ?
merci.
Bonjour. Aviez-vous fait ceci à travers notre site? Bien à vous
@@WATCHESTVcom oui, j'avais rempli un formulaire pour y participer mais j'ai pas eu de chance ! j'ai pas été sélectionné.
Je vais regarder demain et on vous tiendra au courant le plus rapidement possible!
@@WATCHESTVcom ok merci !
The numbers seem a bit off to me and the second's hand sweep looks jumpy. It's a lovely looking piece though. I am sure they will get it right in the second edition. Also, why wouldn't I just buy a Roger Smith instead?
Both very compatible ;) Best to you
Здравствуйте! Я из России. Подскажите, пожалуйста, как мне выйти на компанию Charles Frodsham & Co. Заранее спасибо.
The only way this watch could be better is if the escapement was visible from the front of the dial as well
We understand ;)
65k each
I watched a talk by George Daniels where he talks about the escapement used in this watch. Quite insightful. He explains how it works with his own animation, but also doesn't seem to speak that highly of the movement. Maybe he was just being modest.
It's at around 22 mins into this video. th-cam.com/video/0UOU36cJgZY/w-d-xo.html
A : 1
what I don't understand is. if all these people were so well educated. why did it take hundreds of years 2 find the ''bean''....even moore..just look @ this Antikythera...go figure ahh..