The Single Men: Masters of the Incredible and the Beautiful

January. 01,2015

Rating：

5.5

Genre：

Documentary

Keywords：

Horology

Trailer Synopsis Cast

Philip Selkirk’s time-less documentary will lend a visual depiction of the watch-making process: the inception interwoven with craftsmanship, and finally unveiling the “pièce de résistance”. The "Single Men" speak fervently of their common goal: ensuring that the mechanical watch continues to thrive. The documentary features some of the works of art made by the likes of Svend Andersen, Vincent Calabrese, Philippe Dufour, Paul Gerber, Vianney Halter and Francois-Paul Journe.

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