Metalworking Work of Art

Vintage ornate watches always impress me, knowing a bit about how they had to be made--but the first thing I think of when looking at a modern one is "how much of it was done CNC?"

Somehow the thought of a computer grinding away for a few days to make most of the parts just isn't as impressive as knowing someone spent X months or years doing it all by hand.

I know that some are still made by hand, but I'd guess most are (mostly) not.

I guess, CNC or not, I am still impressed. Those are some very finely machined components. The machines to make this kind of stuff have to be impressive all by themselves. Dave