Product Details

• Directors: Niels Birkemose
• Producers: Niels Birkemose
• Format: DVD, DVD-ROM, DVD Region, Subtitled
• Subtitles: English
• Region: All Regions
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Watch It Now Entertainment
• Run Time: 58 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B001J72NUI
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #256,623 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

If you are a watch enthusiast you may find this program very interesting. "The Fine Art of Watch Making" -- This Beautiful silk slip covered ultra premium collectors DVD on the fine art of watch making is a must have for any watch collecting enthusiast. No expense was sparred in making this product. It is a stunning work of packaging and programming. The DVD is held in a thick board cover beautifully printed that fits elegantly into its own slipcase. Will fit perfectly with any book collection. The program is a very rare look into some of the best watch making houses in the world. A watch is a mechanical microcosmos. It represents one of the highest mechanical levels ever achieved by mankind, and that is reflected directly in the market prices. It is not unusual for one watch to sell for half a million dollars. The Fine Art of Watch Making takes us to Dresden, Germany and the hometown of watches, Geneva, Switzerland to visit some of the finest and most expensive watch factories in the world, such as: A. Lange & Söhne, Patek Phillippe, Jaeger le-Coultre, Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piguet, IWC, and F.P Journe. The program follows the making of a watch from the carving and polishing of tiny, almost invisible parts, to the finished work of art, thereby giving a fascinating insight into the production of these mechanical micro masterpieces in these world famous factories. Some consider the mechanical watch to be the only appropriate jewelry accessory for men, and the wristwatch has never been more popular than it is now. Interestingly, the mechanical watch began to fade from the market during the 1970s, with the onset of cheap, Japanese quartz models. Fortunately the passion for the state of the art mechanics was larger than the lust for modern technology and precision. This documentary sheds light on the making of these micro mechanical wonders and illuminates this special tradition and craft, which has miraculously survived against all odds.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I cannot stop watching, October 13, 2009

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David Mcinnis (Ferndale, WA) - See all my reviews
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I love this documentary. It sits on my desk and gets viewed often. My only regret is that I cannot watch this with my children as there is about 20 seconds that is unnecessary and mildly offensive.

4.0 out of 5 stars Copy??, February 9, 2011

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EDeArmas - See all my reviews

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Does anyone want to sell or copy their copy of this DVD? I can't seem to find it for sale anywhere and am getting pretty frustrated.
Thanks!!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Torn on how to rate this, November 8, 2010

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Richard D. Jolly "NW reader" (Portland, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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I'm not sure how to rate this product. 99% of the film is spectacular. Great insight into how these watches are made, interviews with leaders in the industry, awesome watches etc. 5 star material. But, there is a very small section in the middle of the film about an erotic/pornographic watch. This part is completely indulgent by the film maker - it's not important to collectors (at least this one). And, this very small section really tarnishes a wonderful work. It's just a shame. I'd love to be able to use this film to show other's (friends, family, etc.) why I'm attracted to mechanical watches - but, unfortunately, I can't.