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https://imgur.com/a/making-mechanical-watch-VmYL7qF link direct to the gallery.
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https://imgur.com/a/making-mechanical-watch-VmYL7qF

This part blew my mind:

"All the screws were hand made."

This really is a watch made from scratch.

In the world of industrial machinery it's not too surprising to have to make special fasteners from scratch, especially as replacement parts may no longer be available from the original manufacturer. Taps and dies are common tools, and single-point-threading on a lathe can also be used.
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Truly deserving of the title "watchmaker".
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