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Master of Time: The Quiet Art of Swiss Watchmaking in a Mountain Workshop
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In a secluded mountain workshop, where snow-covered peaks stand silently beyond old stone walls, a master watchmaker dedicates his life to the pursuit of mechanical perfection. Surrounded by antique tools, brass components, precision screwdrivers, balance wheels, tourbillons, and centuries of horological tradition, he works patiently beneath the warm glow of a brass desk lamp.
Every detail in this visual narrative celebrates the extraordinary craftsmanship behind haute horlogerie. The images capture the intimate relationship between artisan and mechanism: delicate tweezers positioning microscopic jewels, finely adjusted balance springs, meticulously engraved watch cases, and intricate movements composed of hundreds of precision-engineered parts. The workshop itself becomes a character, filled with vintage clocks, wooden drawers, hand tools, technical journals, and the quiet atmosphere of a place where time is not merely measured but carefully created.
The collection explores the emotional and technical dimensions of traditional watchmaking. It reveals moments of intense concentration, quality control, assembly, restoration, polishing, engraving, and final inspection. Through close-up macro perspectives and cinematic environmental portraits, the viewer gains access to a hidden world where patience, expertise, and artistry converge. Every gear, bridge, jewel, and screw reflects decades of accumulated knowledge passed from one generation of craftsmen to the next.
Set against the dramatic backdrop of alpine landscapes and historic workshops, these images evoke themes of legacy, precision engineering, luxury craftsmanship, dedication, innovation, and the enduring human desire to master time itself. The contrast between the vast natural world outside and the microscopic complexity of mechanical watch movements inside highlights the remarkable intersection of art, science, and tradition.
This series is a tribute to the disappearing yet timeless profession of the master horologist, whose meticulous work transforms raw materials into extraordinary instruments capable of measuring the passage of time with beauty, elegance, and mechanical brilliance.
All images in this collection have been generated using Artificial Intelligence.
DUNGUN, June 6 — A woman who suffered a severed left leg in an accident at Kilometre 341.5 of the East Coast Expressway 2 (LPT2) near the Paka Rest and Service Area (R&R) here yesterday died while receiving treatment at Dungun Hospital last night.
Dungun Acting Police Chief DSP Jumaidy Bah Chong Weh said police received a report that Maziah Che Hassan, 57, died at 7.15pm.
She was travelling in a Proton X70 sport utility vehicle (SUV) with four other individuals when the accident occurred at 5.15pm while they were heading towards Kuantan, Pahang, after attending a wedding ceremony in Kuala Berang, Hulu Terengganu.
“The driver is believed to have fallen asleep at the wheel, causing the vehicle to lose control while negotiating a bend before crashing into a road barrier.
“As a result of the impact, the vehicle spun several times and became lodged on the road barrier,” he said in a statement today.
He said the driver and three other passengers, who were also injured, were taken to Dungun Hospital for treatment and the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. — Bernama
TAPAH, June 8 — Female climber Jaslinda Saludin has lost almost 10 kilogrammes after being missing for 14 days while climbing Gunung Batu Putih.
Tapah Hospital director Dr Wan Immi Salim however said that Jaslinda, 49, was in very stable condition and was able to eat and communicate very well.
“Her leg was in cast due to the injuries suffered but God willing she will recover quickly with rehabilitation and treatment,” she said when met by reporters at Tapah Hospital here today.
Earlier, Dr Wan Immi accompanied Perak Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs and National Integration Committee chairman Datuk A. Sivanesan and state Communications, Multimedia and NGO Committee chairman Mohd Azlan Helmi to visit Jaslinda at the hospital.
In addition, she said that examinations found that the victim had several injuries to her body as a result of being in the forest for a long period of time and it is expected that she will be allowed to return home in the near future.
Asked about the emotional state of the victim, Dr Wan Immi said Jaslinda showed high spirits and a positive attitude throughout receiving treatment and that this was the main factor that helped the victim recover quickly.
Meanwhile, Mohd Azlan shared that Jaslinda had informed that she wanted to recover quickly and be discharged from the hospital because she wanted to return to work and attend her son’s convocation ceremony later.
“I saw that although there was a slight injury to her leg, I am confident that in a few days she will be able to go out and continue her life as usual,” he said.
Last Saturday, Jaslinda was found in a weak condition near Kampung Lubuk Gaharu, Pos Musoh at about 5pm by several Orang Asli residents.
The woman was reported missing while participating in the Trans Spencer Chapman hike on May 23 via the Pos Gedung-Gunung Bah Gading-Gunung Batu Putih-Kuala Woh route together with 13 individuals and two forestry mountain guides. — Bernama
KLANG, June 3 — A laboratory assistant who was previously charged with killing a motorcyclist in a road crash changed his plea to not guilty on one drug-related charge in the Magistrate’s Court here today.
R. Saktygaanapathy, 28, changed his plea after the amended charge was read out again before Magistrate Nor Azilah Mat.
According to the amended charge, he allegedly administered tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) into his own body at the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division Office, South Klang District Police Headquarters (IPD) at 3.30 pm on March 29, 2026.
On April 1, he pleaded guilty to a charge of administering to himself the drugs benzo and THC at the same time and location.
The charge under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 provides for a maximum fine of RM5,000 or imprisonment of up to two years, as well as supervision for no more than three years, if convicted.
His lawyer Aravind Raj told reporters outside the court that his client did not understand the implications and consequences of the guilty plea made previously because he was not represented by a lawyer when he was brought to court two months ago.
Nor Azilah set July 22 for case mention to obtain the chemical report.
The prosecution was conducted by Deputy Public Prosecutor Ahmad Sulfie Abu Hassan.
Meanwhile, in another court, Magistrate A. Karthiyayini also set July 22 for the mention of the murder case involving Saktygaanapathy to allow the prosecution to complete the post-mortem report.
Saktygaanapathy is charged with the murder of delivery rider Amirul Hafiz Omar, 33, on Jalan Raya Barat here at 11.47 am on March 29 while allegedly driving under the influence of drugs.
The charge is under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which carries the death penalty or imprisonment of between 30 and 40 years and, if not sentenced to death, may be subject to a minimum of 12 strokes of the cane, if convicted.
However, no plea was recorded from the accused regarding the murder case as it falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court.
Meanwhile, the lawyer representing the victim’s family, Mohd Faizi Che Abu, said they will file a claim for compensation exceeding RM1 million against the individual who caused Amirul Hafiz’s death, no later than next month.
According to him, they are completing related documents, including assessing the victim’s actual income to determine the appropriate amount of the claim. — Bernama
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