Lincoln's Watch recorded for Spielberg film

[TymerDC]

Guys...I don't think its a matter if anyone could tell the difference if its Lincolns watch ticking in the movie or just any old watch. I think most of the negative ones in here are missing the point of why Spielberg did this in the first place. Its adds some authenticity to the character and just a novel way to say " Thats Lincolns real watch you hear ticking in the movie". Its also a way Spielberg could add something to the movie from Lincoln himself....even if it is just the sound of his watch.
Spielberg is a big movie icon and I feel theres very few people on this planet that the Smithsonian would even do this for.

 

[TymerDC]

I might also add that the movement in this watch looks to be an English Fusee similar to many I've restored and they do have a unique ticking sound to them apart from later American made lever movements.

 

[Michael Bergeron]

I might also add that the movement in this watch looks to be an English Fusee similar to many I've restored and they do have a unique ticking sound to them apart from later American made lever movements.

Very cool info.

 

[TymerDC]

Michael,

Its interesting your in this watch thread with "Bergeron" as part of your name........since "Bergeon" is one of the worlds largest maker of precision watchmaking tools. I know your name is one letter more then their name but it is interesting.

 

[Sourdoh]

I find it interesting that members here are shocked that Spielberg went to these lengths to get the actual sound of the historic watch, but don't question his awful history of continuity gaffs in his films. Besides, it was probably Ben Burtt who wanted to do the recording and he ran it by Stephen and they thought it would be "fun", so they did it. Ben likes to have interesting sounds in his mixes, and what could be more interesting than a virtual time travel event in a sound effects mix for a historic film. I think it's cool. Also, don't underestimate the number of Horologists out there who do know exactly what sound that particular movement makes when it runs.

 

[TheDoctor]

Yeah, I think it's pretty cool as well. Reminds me of James Cameron going back to the original companies that produced stuff for the real-life Titanic to create the same thing for the Titanic movie.

Does it matter? Sure! It matters in the same way that seeing a real historical object at a museum matters more than a replica - the objects are a part of history, almost freezing a moment in time. The watch Lincoln had on him the night he was assassinated being used as the sound effect for the watch that counts down to his death is brilliant.

 

[Michael Bergeron]

Michael,

Its interesting your in this watch thread with "Bergeron" as part of your name........since "Bergeon" is one of the worlds largest maker of precision watchmaking tools. I know your name is one letter more then their name but it is interesting.

Learn something new every day! I should try my hand at making precision watchmaking tools... Afterall, I'm one better! :lol

 

[Moviefreak]

Afterall, I'm one better! :lol

Better by one "R".
So go ahead...say it...I know you want too...
You put the "r" in GREAT :lol

 

[Michael Bergeron]

Better by one "R".
So go ahead...say it...I know you want too...
You put the "r" in GREAT :lol

:confused