Hmmmm, interesting, like the contrast with the Blue hands.
J.N. Shapiro Unveils the First Mechanical Watch ‘Made in America’ in Over 50 Years
I was lucky enough to come across the following article discussing how Josh Shapiro is going all in on American Horology with his almost completely in house manufactured 'Resurgence' timepiece. It's quite exciting news and I wanted to share with you all.
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The article by Cait Bazemore for Robb Report states, " In addition to being the first watch “Made in America” in over 50 years, the Resurgence collection features a number of other milestones. The model is available in five different variations, including 18-karat palladium white gold, 18-karat rose gold, tantalum, zirconium and stainless steel. The two gold iterations, priced at $85,000 each, mark the most expensive time-only, mechanical watches ever manufactured in the U.S. The collection also offers the choice of three free-sprung, hand-engraved movements with hacking seconds, beating at 18,000 BPH as well as options for decoration styles."
I mostly play in the affordables realm and therefore it seems unlikely that I'll be ever see this on my wrist but I do hope someone in our community has the opportunity to at least spend some time with one of the Resurgence pieces and can provide some in-person tactile feedback!
I found this news exciting and invigorating that the manufacture of quality timepieces has made its way back to the US and will be following the success of the J.N. Shapiro watch company closely.
I've borrowed a few images from the J.N. Shapiro Website (Home - J. N. Shapiro) to share:
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J.N. Shapiro Unveils the First Mechanical Watch ‘Made in America’ in Over 50 Years
The Resurgence collection further solidifies J.N. Shapiro’s legacy in American watchmaking history.
robbreport.com
The article by Cait Bazemore for Robb Report states, " In addition to being the first watch “Made in America” in over 50 years, the Resurgence collection features a number of other milestones. The model is available in five different variations, including 18-karat palladium white gold, 18-karat rose gold, tantalum, zirconium and stainless steel. The two gold iterations, priced at $85,000 each, mark the most expensive time-only, mechanical watches ever manufactured in the U.S. The collection also offers the choice of three free-sprung, hand-engraved movements with hacking seconds, beating at 18,000 BPH as well as options for decoration styles."
I mostly play in the affordables realm and therefore it seems unlikely that I'll be ever see this on my wrist but I do hope someone in our community has the opportunity to at least spend some time with one of the Resurgence pieces and can provide some in-person tactile feedback!
I found this news exciting and invigorating that the manufacture of quality timepieces has made its way back to the US and will be following the success of the J.N. Shapiro watch company closely.
I've borrowed a few images from the J.N. Shapiro Website (Home - J. N. Shapiro) to share:
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There is a difference between "Made in America" and Made in U.S.A." Plus, don't forget Timex Documents is labelled as "Made in America". As for the movement, I would be surprised if it is a re-worked ETA 6498.
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Made in the USA vs. Made in America: what's the difference?
Look at any Uncle Goose wooden alphabet block. You’ll see “Made in the USA” embossed on it. All our packaging reads "Made in the USA". That’s because all our toys are 100% Made in the USA. Why don't we say “Made in America”? Isn’t that the same thing? Well…no. Not exactly. First, consider geography.
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My point is aside from the semantics (not your comments) of US made or not. It is that if US companies want to invigorate US watchmaking, then that happens by people buying and praising their designs and quality. Not a lot of people running around with $85k watches on their wrist. Plus, jump in the market with higher prices than PP, AP, AL, etc.? Hard to get excited about a watch none of us will ever see in public or can afford. To be honest, I think the in-house movement standard is overblown. I only care where it is made and if it is a quality movement. A few years ago the Toyota Sienna minivan had the highest amount of “American” parts in it and it’s assembled in the US by American workers. Is it an American or Japanese vehicle? The answer is yes. Even the most expensive products outsource the vast majority of their parts. I’m sure Bugatti doesn’t make their brake pads. Does anyone freak out or care?There is a difference between "Made in America" and Made in U.S.A." Plus, don't forget Timex Documents is labelled as "Made in America". As for the movement, I would be surprised if it is a re-worked ETA 6498.
.Made in the USA vs. Made in America: what's the difference?
Look at any Uncle Goose wooden alphabet block. You’ll see “Made in the USA” embossed on it. All our packaging reads "Made in the USA". That’s because all our toys are 100% Made in the USA. Why don't we say “Made in America”? Isn’t that the same thing? Well…no. Not exactly. First, consider geography.
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