I run into this web site and thought it extremely interesting. A to Z of how to make a watch from a bar of brass and one of stainless steel.
http://watchmaking.weebly.com/mainplate.html
Brouse the entire site and learn something.....
Patrick. 1616

Nice link Patrick, thanks...

Amazing talent, well worth the time to view the link.
Walter

It always amazes me to see things like this done. No one appreciates the real craftsmanship it took / takes to make one of these things and now they are press formed from somewhere in china ... Thanks for sharing this link!