The WATCHMAKER

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The WATCHMAKER

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A ten minute documentary about Clifford Bowler, a Watchmaker, whose shop in Mill Lane West Hampstead, London NW6 had become a local landmark. A poetic profile of craftman dedicated to a life repairing and collecting time pieces. Directed by Conrad Blakemore and edited by Matthew Blandford whilst at Bournemouth Film School in 1992. Broadcast on Channel 4 "Working Parts" in 1994 and shown at film festivals around the world.

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@thepastrychef5626 4 жыл бұрын

The little old boy who did he Hitler joke, was my Uncle Len Chamberlain, he was the funniest man on the planet, and an amazing dancer. Lost his wife my Auntie May very early. He was simply a wonderful man in everyway

@chun-wingng176 9 жыл бұрын

My family lived next door to Mr Bowler in the 1980's, this takes me back, what a lovely man he was.

@ActiveAtom 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this film in 1992, I see he died in 1993, 25 years ago. My best friend and I started in 1993. We recognize we are following in his footsteps aging and while buying and servicing watches, watch tools and watchmaker machines, rebuilding the machines tools and wristwatches adding them ever so steady to our collection of working things to show and share with others. He Mr. Bowler's had been at it since 1919, us since 1993 we will likely work up to the day we either both can no longer see those small parts or being able to continue doing quality craftsmanship, because like Clifford we will die just after stopping kind of like the wristwatch has a heartbeat so to do each of us. We are making our first of a weekly video series that will chronograph our watches the making of watch parts ans the rebuilding of the watchmaker machines and precision instruments that make these fine timepieces come to life, all of this so others can watch learn share and enjoy seeing just how we perform our workmanship. Mr. Bowler's is an inspiration to the two of us, to continue to provide our skills and knowledge of watchmaking as long as we are able. The best reward of our work comes from the smile of the customer that arrives to be reunited with their wristwatch as these watches can and often are an extension of the watch owners family, remember that you never own a fine wristwatch you are merely its caretaker for the future generations to share and enjoy after you are no longer able to.

@Fuzzbrain61 6 жыл бұрын

Clifford would be proud to hear you are carrying on his passion for watchmaking.

@Fuzzbrain61 10 жыл бұрын

A little piece of London History, a documentary about 92 year old Clifford Bowler's watchmaker's shop in West Hampstead. This was made in 1992 whilst at Bournemouth Film School (BPCAD) edited by Matt Blandford and shown on Channel 4 in 1994.

@paulelephant9521 6 жыл бұрын

Both uplifting and sad, a rather beautiful piece of filmaking. What a lovely old chap, 50p to fix your strap! Those were the days.

@BR-ip8lp 8 жыл бұрын

Getting old is sad, specially when there Nobody left to talk to...

@Fuzzbrain61 9 жыл бұрын

Sadly not. He passed away in 1995 and a plaque marks where his shop was in Mill Lane NW3. He was a member of Cricklewood Working Mens club where they have a large photo of him.

@ericchilver9113 Жыл бұрын

Recommended to view by Nicholas Hacko watchmaker here in Australia. Wonderful to see small businesses like this, a part of life missed.

@graemeyetts3465 3 жыл бұрын

Just watched it today on Channel 8..delightful film

@FazerWiz 2 жыл бұрын

My partner just bought this property. We’re currently renovating the living part (the shop was sold separately) but as a keen watch collector I’ll definitely be keeping the plaque outside which shows when Mr Bowler lived there. Nice piece of history.

@jonathanr5238 Жыл бұрын

What a lovely opportunity you have, to celebrate the man and the era in some way. Best of luck with it.

@Fuzzbrain61 9 жыл бұрын

1993 as you said! A great character full of wisdom.

@kswaminathan5439 2 жыл бұрын

What a smiling face he has. He feels sad that he cannot pass on his knowledge to others. Those were the days which we cannot see any more.

@scottlay2970 7 жыл бұрын

A very good film of the way people took pride in what they did for a living I really enjoy this film thanks

@erniecurl3344 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic a look back at a craftsmen before everything was throw away

@Casa1910steve 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. Reminds me of a time that was much simpler; when people took pride in their craft. Thanks for the share - cheers!

@chandrasekharpadmanabhan5889 2 жыл бұрын

A great piece of History. What a shame, his great knowledge of watch making has gone to the grave along with him. A great loss to humanity indeed.

@phillipmaclver9442 2 жыл бұрын

A lovely piece of social history... Thank you.

@shawnabear6756 2 жыл бұрын

Always a joy to watch and listen to a genuine master of his trade. Lovely man and a wonderful short film. Thankyou.

@xxxxxGhostBoyxxxxx 9 жыл бұрын

1992, i've just born into this planet. What a lovely old man. Is he still around?

@xxxxxGhostBoyxxxxx 9 жыл бұрын

Just watched until the end ;'( he died in 93 without anyone to inherit that precious 60 years of watchmaking knowledge.

@tricky20001 2 жыл бұрын

I remember watching him as a kid. I always wondered how he could see with that 60w light bulb.

@robertgoidel 6 жыл бұрын

Charming man, too many of these old watchmaker proprietors with their quaint little stores that serviced neighborhoods are passing away daily. all over the world. Enjoyed this video very much.