The first Manlin Watch (ETA 6498) Picture 1

I thought I'd post some pictures of my School Watch (made as part of my course at the British School of Watchmaking (http://www.britishschoolofwatchmaking.co.uk/)). It uses a ETA 6498 Movement cut by hand and decorated with a laser. Yeah...a laser... I got a lot of stick for my 'artistic' approach to the project - basically because I didn't skeltonise the movement or spend weeks filing it to death - but I am more interested in a) the design side of things and b) the utilisation of new technology in watchmaking. Contrary to popular belief I did not send it off and have it engraved by some faceless corporation. I was there, I did the work myself (with the help of my good friend Jay), and it took us hours. But I think it looks pretty sweet. Hope you like it. Pick up THE HARE newspaper at Night and Day, Bar Centro, Font or Tiger Lounge in Manchester town centre, or the Oakwood in Glossop. E-mail theharenewspaper@hotmail.co.uk with questions, comments or contributory pieces.