by Ian Skellern
When I say unbelievable, I mean what were Rolex, Omega, IWC, and Cartier thinking in not providing secure railings and safety harnesses for these little guys? These workers may be small, but they bruise too.
Mini watchmakers cleaning a Rolex GMT Master (photo courtesy Susan Castillo/Jon Vincent Watchmakers)
Mini watchmakers cleaning a Cartier Tank, those links are a nightmare (photo courtesy Susan Castillo/Jon Vincent Watchmakers)
The word is that disappointed with box office reviews, producers of the Matt Damon film Downsizing have been desperately looking for new revenue streams and the big watch brands leaped at the chance to better right-size their personnel.
Mini watchmakers cleaning an IWC take extra care around the crystal/bezel interface (photo courtesy Susan Castillo/Jon Vincent Watchmakers)
Mini watchmakers cleaning an IWC, do not try this at home (photo courtesy Susan Castillo/Jon Vincent Watchmakers)
Mini watchmakers cleaning an Omega Seamaster GMT, which requires deep thought and a strong back (photo courtesy Susan Castillo/Jon Vincent Watchmakers)
The idea for these adorable mini watchmakers came from the team at Jon Vincent Watchmakers in the U.K, who happens to service Omega, Cartier, IWC, and Rolex watches along with other brands. As co-owner Greg Kelly explains, “We, like many if not all specialists in servicing mechanical watches, face a continual struggle explaining to watch owners the intricate and specialist nature of repairing luxury watches, which demand more time and are more expensive — as well as conveying how carefully and assiduously we treat our clients’ watches. We felt the miniature figures showcased how small and meticulously designed watches are, and the skill and resources that go into repairing them.”
Mini watchmakers cleaning an Omega chronograph using what looks like very unsafe scaffolding; and is that concrete in the wheelbarrow? (photo courtesy Susan Castillo/Jon Vincent Watchmakers)
Photographer Susan Castillo set up the shoot, putting the mini watchmakers and her camera to work.
Thank you to Greg and Jon Vincent Watchmakers for sharing these images with us here on Quill & Pad and for (hopefully) adding as much joy to your day as they did mine.
For more information, please visit www.jvwatchmakers.com and/or photographer Susan Castillo at www.susancastillo.co.uk.
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Clickbait
Guilty as charged, Josh, though I’d hoped the photo would provide a clue that the post was tongue-in-cheek. I promise something more meaty next time.
Regards, Ian
Where do I get one of those big watches? I want the extra large Rolex GMT.
Yeah, annoying.
Dreadful click-bait title,
I thought the image might balance the title, Jeffrey, but am guilty in writing it as click bait. More serious articles will shortly follow.
Regards, Ian
Nice one! I love it!
Haha! Nicely done Sir, got me good!
This click-bait just earned you a a un-follow and block on Facebook.
Wow, Mark, that’s a strong reaction to one post in hundreds. Late night?
Regards, Ian
For real, I support this site but this is 100% clickbait…I totally get and support you making money but this is not the right way.
Seriously, Steve, one post in hundreds can’t just be used to try and put a smile on some people’s faces? I thought these photos were fun and wanted to share them. I also thought the it so over the top as not to be taken seriously (especially with the associated image), but I plead guilty to a misleading title. Regards, Ian
Not a Rolex Submariner, duh
Thank you, Fando, I have corrected that. Regards, Ian
I feel much better now.
Ian, Fantastic job. Not click bait when accompanied by a picture of mini watchmakers. Brilliant!
You might receive an un-follow or two on FB or even suffer the slings and arrows of youngsters who can’t be bothered with humor or detail or … dare I say it, mindful or thoughtful title reading. Nope, just click and move, click and move. Too bad for those people.
You are doing a great job. I will now follow you on FB to make up for your recent un-follow.
Wow, that was pretty funny! Nice little change of pace for everyone and reminds us not to take life too seriously. Good job!
Yes this is clickbait, but I love it! There must be a little fun every once in a while, right?
Wow. Very disappointing clickbait. Unfollow
“Thank you so much Ian for starting my day with a smile.”
To be honest, I didn’t actually write the above comment, Ian did. Because while Ian has no problems with most comments; he discovered that he has little patience with somebody posting under the alias (so brave) of “A load of BS”, which I have to admit is really the definition of a particularly stupid troll.
I was looking for some obscure complot on brands taking over the small repairers to avoid sharing their piece of pie. Not angry, just annoyed, after all you’ve been really critic with how the watch periodism works, clickbaits are not a good praxis. Bit of course I get you didn’t plan it that way. The article is cool, but the turtle is way too mysterious and to cool to be taken seriously.
Regards, Nexgengentry
Well I liked this story.
Now I know how my Sub is cleaned.
My stupid a$$ didn’t even see the little dudes in the picture before I clicked lol. You got the click, I got what i deserved.
Annoying clickbait title.
Mea culpa, David, and lesson learned. We will go back to normal programming (until my next folie). Thanks for the feedback.
Regards, Ian
Pretty funny .. people need to calm down
it’s spelled Matt DAMON.
Doesn’t anybody have a sense of humour anymore ??
There’s still a few of us out there holding on to that ancient cultural habit of smiling and laughing, Willem 🙂
Regards, Ian
Ian, Pay no attention to those Jackass haters… and thanks for making me smile on this snowy Monday mornng!
I do pay attention, Anthony, but have been online long enough to learn without taking personal offense. Thanks for the show of support 🙂
Regards, Ian