Credits: Article and images by Tim Mosso @ Quill & Pad. See the original article here - https://quillandpad.com/2023/12/16/philippe-dufour-simplicity-reviewed-by-tim-mosso-photofest/
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Externally, the Simplicity lives up to its name. The case is conservative, round, and defined by strong lug profiles. The lugs are of the “welded” variety that defy easy replication by stamping or machining techniques.
Lugs are created separate from the case, the two are welded together, and the residual “clag” from the welded joint is removed by hand to create a dramatic crease between the surfaces.
A vintage-inspired unsigned crown completes the mid-century throwback ambiance of this late-twentieth-century design.
While the Simplicity has been built in several metals and dial configurations, most feature a dial by supplier Metalem in enamel or engine-turned metal.
The particular example shown includes what might be described as the model’s “classic” look with tri-Arabic numerals, dart-style indices, dauphine hands, and a lathe-cut guilloché radiating out from the center.
Dufour’s willingness to put the supplier’s name on the bottom of the dial is a masterclass in humility and sharing credit.
I’ve always put more stock in character than appearance, and I like to say that “the man makes the watch.” While it’s fun to wear and share our favorite timepieces, we’re not the things we own. But Philippe Dufour adds new meaning to my maxim. He’s literally the man who makes the watch. As an uncommon blend of warmth and candor, Dufour is as brilliant as his machine.
For more information, please visit https://philippedufour.ch/
Quick Facts: Philippe Dufour Simplicity
Production period: 2000-2021
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds
Case: rose gold, other metals offered;
Dimensions: 34mm x 8.4mm x 40.5mm, 37mm diameter optional
Water resistance: 30 meters
Dial: silver guilloche with rose hands, numerals, and indices by Metalem
Movement: Dufour manual wind, 52-hour power reserve, 21 jewels, 2.5Hz, free spring, Breguet overcoil hairspring, 30mm diameter
Market Value 2023: $650,000 (model shown)
* Tim Mosso is the media director and watch specialist at Watchbox.
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Credits: Article and images by Tim Mosso @ Quill & Pad. See the original article here - https://quillandpad.com/2023/12/16/philippe-dufour-simplicity-reviewed-by-tim-mosso-photofest/