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The Art of Hand Engraving
I've had stars in my eyes about being able to offer you engraved watch cases and dials so, last week, I attended a class to learn hand engraving at the Gem Institute of America (GIA) in San Diego. In the class, I learned to engrave with a pneumatic air-driven hammer which emulates both hand pushing an engraver and the hammer and chisel techniques.
Cigar Adventures
Summary of a cigar watch commission. When Allen first approached me at a festival with his idea of commissioning a cigar watch, I had serious doubts that it would come out good. How could a cigar come alive on a watch dial?
Friendship Watches - Custom Made to Symbolize Your Connection
Let’s imagine that you have a group of friends who you want to celebrate. People who mean the world to you and help make you a better person. They have...
Do You Have a Beaver Watch?
Here in Oregon, we are in the land of the industrious and hard-working beaver. It’s Oregon’s state animal and they are everywhere. Including now, on the wrist of an Oregon State University Alumnus and sports fan.
Michael’s Train
When attending a festival in Washington State several years ago, I met Patty and Micheal. Avid Celeste collectors, they were easy to get along with and we always shared a...
A Watch Collector’s Perspective
I created three prototypes, each very different in styling. One of Crater Lake and two of Haystack Rock.
