Polishing a watch at Jiangshan

I think most people think that " Polishing watches with Gentian" is a strange title for a blog . Janshan is known as a medicinal herb made from the roots of the gentian plant. It can be harvested in dry areas of cold regions.
It is a well-known herb in Europe as a medicine to reduce inflammation of joint pain. It is also used in high-concentration liqueurs.

What does this have to do with watches?
You may be thinking, "The hint is "disposable chopsticks". Still confused? Isn't that a hint? Yes. Let me explain.
In fact, the more skilled the metal polishing used in watches is, the more delicate tools are used. Polishing using Zaratsu is well-known in Japan, but some Japanese craftsmen also use sandpaper, scraps of wood, and even dried lumber for the final finish.

A famous example of the use of jinchamps is the independent watchmaker Philippe Dufour, who used them to finish the movements of his small series of watches. I use diansheng. Actually, this diansheng is used for the final finishing of the movement workshop, which is currently producing a small number of pieces, by applying diamond paste. It is a soft wood that is used for the final delicate finishing, like a seasoning for cooking. When I go on a business trip to Switzerland, my fellow craftsmen ask me for those "disposable chopsticks" as souvenirs. They say that their softness makes them the softest and easiest to use for the final finishing of watch movements, and that they are also excellent value for money.
The movements of well-known independent watchmakers are also being put to the finishing touches There may even be watches that are tied together with wooden sticks or chopsticks. These stories about watches are sure to make you hungry.

Because of the care taken in the final finishing of the watch movement and case, it takes a long time to complete one watch. Just like cooking.
So, what is your favorite Swiss food?

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