"There was a strict rule that prohibited employees from fraternizing, but Wilhelm would always stop by to chat and I thought he was very charming and kind. When I went to Hamburg, I looked for a place where to stay. He wasn't in town, but he offered to let me stay at his apartment. "When I arrived, everything was so well-arranged, and I could tell that he was a thoughtful person even though he wasn’t there."
Henri Mazel explained that this would be the spark that would send the Schmids in their direction. Yvonne says, "Since he started dating, he's had two passions, vintage cars and watches."
Wilhelm Schmid asks, "Do I see synergy in both?" "Absolutely. From a modern perspective, both technologies are charmingly anachronistic.Breitling Avenger Replica Today's cars are almost self-driving and fully electric. Every electronic device gives you time today. These objects are soulless. These objects lack emotion, spirit and identity.
It is fascinating to see how the constant force mechanism builds up energy with each minute jump. It is also fascinating to see the carburetors of my Bristol car feeding the perfect mix of fuel and oxygen into the engine.
"Vintage cars and mechanical watches are all about emotion. These micro-universes of mechanical design and engineering create a certain magic. Both require education and practice in order to master.IWC Aquatimer Replica It is necessary to master the assembly of a complicated watch, such as a Triple Split with split indicators for minutes, seconds and hours. You will also need to master the mechanics of a mechanical car. In some cases, you may even need to know how to properly start the vehicle.
"When my Bristol is unloaded at the show, I tell the person in-charge not to start it because the carburetors need to be primed according a specific sequence.
This trip, someone tried to turn on my Bristol but he was unable to. He told me, "It won't begin." I went up to the car and performed the correct sequence. It started instantly. My car is a part of me because I know it. "My Zeitwerk Date also reflects my identity."