tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80431051932286197222024-02-07T16:15:01.495-08:00HANDMADE WATCHESHandmade Watches is a discourse on horological works by Philip Peck of Mitchell-Peck Inc. The content spans from the construction of time pieces, automata and related articles to tooling development and workshop procedure. www.mitchellpeck.comhandmade watcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13275609805949154501noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043105193228619722.post-70931223010904264462013-09-25T22:51:00.000-07:002013-09-25T22:51:52.238-07:00WORKSHOP TOUR - Who doesnt love shop pictures?This is what a shop that makes jewelry, watches, clocks, gun parts, bronze sculpture and motorcycles among other things...looks like. There's actually more in some other rooms-I may post some pics again. There's the pantograph room and the the grinder room, as well as two straight line engines and another rose engine. I love shop pics, who doesn't, share yours. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1918 Lienhard rose engine</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1918 Lienhard brocading engine under restoration</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Two 10mm Derbyshire and one Levin 8mm watchmakers lathe with the Dumore precision drill press hiding in the back. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From the left, Hamilton mill designated for gear cutting with lever feed, center 10mm jeweling lathe with swing tailstock, right is the pivot polishing lathe.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the left is the wax bench and on the right the precious metals bench.</td></tr>
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Hope you enjoyed it. I will post some more sometime..I have more. Cheershandmade watcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13275609805949154501noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043105193228619722.post-90241482676788678702013-06-01T11:04:00.000-07:002013-06-01T11:04:30.245-07:00WATCH No.1 A Ladies Platinum And Gold Diamond Wristwatch <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Watch No. 1 made it back into the shop for an overhaul, so I took a few snaps of it. The watch has been in service for 10 years now. 18K yellow gold case with platinum accents and diamond bezel in a ribbon motif and the diamond terminated floral swags on the sides dress bring a classicism to the timepiece. The platinum winding crown set with cabochon Burmese ruby is mirrored on the opposite side giving the design balance and more of a "jewelry" watch look. The dial was engraved on the 12" Kenlock straight line engine and the chapter ring is applique with gold chapters. The hands are hardened and blued and handmade. This was the only snap back case I have made to date with exception to the Ringwatch. Watch No. 1 is powered by a vintage Bulova 10BM movement. Since this first watch was made I have moved almost exclusivley to NOS ETA Movements, with the exception of some FF baguette and Unitus movements which are now also ETA. The occasional vintage movement is always fun to work with and I use them as well. <br />
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<br />handmade watcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13275609805949154501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043105193228619722.post-36121893113558263112012-04-14T07:36:00.000-07:002012-04-14T07:36:03.589-07:00A Short Film - The Making Of Watch #11<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyz-0Y0DgCidh5KTrbdh0fpeD4pArrruIoqoOtG3aRzuJQHstI0Zm8f7FV8flGZcDXGDk_JoM-2tCisA-Atrw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>From inception to finished timepiece, this short film covers watch case making, crystal cutting, dial making and more. What is not covered is the hours of measuring, and minutia of the making of a watch case.handmade watcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13275609805949154501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043105193228619722.post-30900954191877715272011-09-13T14:57:00.000-07:002011-09-13T14:57:51.428-07:00A HANDMADE FLY FISHING REEL<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW9oDXrT8Avpi-6VYiq-OqX1Ltr45uFZGSuUQMlTNYPEBfdrHHwkueV1Ty_YpiGAgkkuFbyfaBRJurd7r6it0P0TbfY48wO5XLtlmWl98_Tkp5HuDOy15YrW_fELHIC1LHBOIi2xCHpq3m/s1600/P9080003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW9oDXrT8Avpi-6VYiq-OqX1Ltr45uFZGSuUQMlTNYPEBfdrHHwkueV1Ty_YpiGAgkkuFbyfaBRJurd7r6it0P0TbfY48wO5XLtlmWl98_Tkp5HuDOy15YrW_fELHIC1LHBOIi2xCHpq3m/s320/P9080003.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> I have been delinquent in posting because of a new project I've been working on. It is a bit off topic, however, a friend said "post it, they will understand it, and appreciate it". I have set out with a partner to make fly fishing reels. The reels are classic skeleton reels made from brass, nickle silver and stainless steel hardware. The spool plates are hand pierced and engraved and the foot is hand engraved. The counterweight on this reel is set with a red garnet and the knob is turned from buffalo horn.<br />
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We are P&L Reels and we look forward to exploring this new avenue, and maybe catch a few trout while we do it!<br />
I can answer any queries regarding price availability and specifications if u contact me at;<br />
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Title the email with "Q 4 P&L"handmade watcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13275609805949154501noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043105193228619722.post-61055829958574415292011-02-16T09:57:00.000-08:002011-02-16T09:57:47.605-08:00Watch No. 5 ~ A Ladies Diamond Watch<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnttvaECMK7fJ3iVZApWa7x8Lcii61v1pIROKgHxF8USZyuvjCRlMjyYzQ5fjhCPAi0x_vxKJnfr9lwxnogGTqRbxZAJEMBC7Ggsv5K0sXXosBVadW-7_V5Q3r_Ig5zbgyZiFagIgChaAf/s1600/DSCN3072.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnttvaECMK7fJ3iVZApWa7x8Lcii61v1pIROKgHxF8USZyuvjCRlMjyYzQ5fjhCPAi0x_vxKJnfr9lwxnogGTqRbxZAJEMBC7Ggsv5K0sXXosBVadW-7_V5Q3r_Ig5zbgyZiFagIgChaAf/s320/DSCN3072.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnttvaECMK7fJ3iVZApWa7x8Lcii61v1pIROKgHxF8USZyuvjCRlMjyYzQ5fjhCPAi0x_vxKJnfr9lwxnogGTqRbxZAJEMBC7Ggsv5K0sXXosBVadW-7_V5Q3r_Ig5zbgyZiFagIgChaAf/s1600/DSCN3072.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGhpvjPRWzR1a2pDC6ylHQZtiaw03m8q3VHVDtaVSBE_6bUvWogQcpiQ-1klWFHoxsbt3vFXYu0B04GYaDWLn9kX_rCp-JS0-DVIrQTs3rFM5_kW4Kha-T8s_o6-Pr4lvZTlIXCAPRhMBR/s320/DSCN3122.JPG" width="320" /></a>Watch No. 5 was commissioned as an all diamond, 18K white gold ladies wristwatch. The work began with drawings which I was not able to download unfortunately. The movement was an ETA 2660 7-3/4''' manual/time only , not embellished. A case ring was machined in brass to fit the movement, then cotes de geneve was applied to the surfaces. The case ring was then paladium plated. The dial was engine turned in silver and dial feet applied, which fit into holes in the case ring. The applique chapter ring was made, engraved and filled with black shellac. The case back which is held down with four gold screws is gasketed as well as the crown. The hands were made from tool steel, filed and polished, then blued. The gold case was fabricated and a mineral glass crystal was ground to fit. The bracelet was built and set, completing this fine piece. In conclusion, the wristwatch was a stunning success and the client was thrilled. The piece had nice weight, a glamorous period look and performed well. </div><span id="goog_1755610604"></span><span id="goog_1755610605"></span>handmade watcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13275609805949154501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043105193228619722.post-87926173394434797962011-01-28T15:43:00.000-08:002011-01-28T16:54:43.442-08:00The Giant Eight Day Wristwatch<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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The giant eight day wristwatch is a piece that I have been wanting to do for many years, and so, it is finally in the works. This watch very well may be the largest wristwatch ever made as well as the heaviest. The overall diameter of the watch is 70 mm and will carry a 28mm strap. <br />
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The Giant is based on a Waltham 22 size, eight day movement. Robust and dependable, these movements were used in many applications from military to automotive as as well as bedside travel clocks.<br />
The case is made in sterling silver. The crystal bezel is of a screw down type. the case back has an exhibition window to observe the oscillation of the balance wheel, and will be attached with eight blued steel screws. <br />
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Screws for the back, lugs and the crown will bring the case to completion. The dial will be next, in which I will devote a posting to, as well as the final ornamentation which will be fully hand engraved surfaces. Look for up-coming posts showing progress on the dial which will be brass with a silver applique' chapter ring as well as subsidiary seconds ring.handmade watcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13275609805949154501noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043105193228619722.post-10837183552188496382010-12-18T09:11:00.000-08:002010-12-18T09:11:34.236-08:00THE COLLECTORS LOUPE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><style>
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The exploded view shows the 45 components that make up this piece. With an average of two parts per component, that makes a total of roughly 90 parts to be made and assembled.<br />
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The dial is engine turned silver with gold chapter markers. The threads on the barrel for the optics were thread milled, a process which I will discuss in a later posting. The hands are handmade, hardened and blued. All flat surfaces were hand lapped to a final polish, as the polishing wheel cannot impart a "mirror finish".<br />
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This piece has been time well spent at the bench and the rewards were great, from the engineering aspects to the final assembly.<br />
The Collectors Loupe is yet unclaimed, and available for purchase. <br />
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handmade watcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13275609805949154501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043105193228619722.post-54494836199599444942010-12-17T17:51:00.000-08:002010-12-17T17:51:19.795-08:00WATCH CASE THREAD CUTTING<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVkDTVskx7WL_loiOF58gq3rWcL3NAJK-_SfiQpNmfEkvp3pDe-9WXRTg8D6TZzMHoGXuqKaFqc052PUItLvBJHkZUqNazT6tc1ijAu0asoEDEB2B4jSMGwWwnRDHtEddoZ0Qx-VIpbJH7/s1600/PB080084.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVkDTVskx7WL_loiOF58gq3rWcL3NAJK-_SfiQpNmfEkvp3pDe-9WXRTg8D6TZzMHoGXuqKaFqc052PUItLvBJHkZUqNazT6tc1ijAu0asoEDEB2B4jSMGwWwnRDHtEddoZ0Qx-VIpbJH7/s320/PB080084.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> The need to chase threads on a watch case or any other item can be a challenging proposition. Most instrument lathes have little or no thread cutting appliances, and if they do, the limitations become apparent immediatly. I needed a simple and accurate piece of tooling to achieve this and my attention was drawn to a memory of a sort of thread-follower set-up I had seen in an old engraving. I set to work developing this attachment to fit the Derbyshire 10mm Elect. This tool took roughly fifteen hours to complete.<br />
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A brief description of the tool is as follows. A bushed carrier is mounted to the lathe bed behind the headstock. In the carrier, a ground rod is able to slide with great ease and precision. On the far end of the rod is mounted a slide with a tool post, in the tool post, a hardened and ground thread follower is mounted. This follower rides against a threaded die that has been mounted on the headstock spindle. On the other end of the rod is the cutter arm. As the whole assembly is rocked forward, the follower picks up the threaded die and carries the rod with the cutter towards the headstock, creating an identical pitch thread on the work. As the follower slide is withdrawn, a deeper cut is made, this is the tool in-feed.<br />
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The piece being made is a giant 22 size wristwatch case. I will be posting more on this watch again.handmade watcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13275609805949154501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043105193228619722.post-81049108865767935332010-10-30T15:45:00.000-07:002013-06-01T11:09:00.159-07:00A LADIES 18K GOLD RING WATCH<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The ring watch has been around for centuries, however, it's appearance has been somewhat rare and intermittent. Similar to a pendant watch, which is more practical, these jewelry related watches saw popularity with women of wealth during the late 19thC and early 20thC. Fine examples can be found emanating from the better European and American jewelry houses of the 1920's and 30's. I have come across some very nice pieces in platinum, colored gemstone and diamond.</div>
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I had wanted to make a ring watch for many years, and set forth hand to tool and made this piece for my gallery on speculation. The watch has just sold and I am thrilled that it will be enjoyed by someone other than myself.<br />
As a side note, all of the watches I make are one of a kind, so they have been numbered accordingly. The first watch I made was watch No.1 which my wife owns. The watch in the previous posting is watch No.10. The ring watch is watch No. 13 <br />
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</tbody></table>My name is Philip Peck and I am a master goldsmith. My intention for this blog is to promote and explore the world of handmade watches as well as share my ongoing experience in the arts of horology, metal working and micro machining. I will be looking at practical component manufacture from a traditional approach. I do not use computer aided design or machining. All the work shop procedures and techniques are rather traditional lending themselves to the 18th, 19th and early 20th century. I feel that true beauty comes from the "hand". Allow me to begin with a few examples of my work.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The dial is sterling silver, engine turned on a straight line engine and then palladium plated. The center motif is pierced and hand engraved 18Kgold. The hands are hand made in blued steel.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The ETA 2846 movement was taken down, then hand engraved and palladium plated. The rotor is 18K gold and platinum in the form of a racing steering wheel. The rotor is unique in that it is not typically eccentric in shape, but circular. The circumference was lightened on one side and built up on the opposing side, then measured for weight distribution. The inner case was then treated with perlage. </td></tr>
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