: a machine in which work is rotated about a horizontal axis and shaped by a fixed tool
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Vincent Medina, Sacramento Bee, 16 June 2024
Highlighting a dial hand-engraved on a rose engine lathe, Breguet’s 39mm white gold Classique 7237 features a self-winding movement with perpetual calendar; $80,200, at Breguet, Beverly Hills
This story first appeared in the Feb. 21 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2024
The project would involve the demolition of most of the existing buildings, some of which date back to 1898 when Richard Knight LeBlond opened a factory there to make metal cutting lathes used for precision machining, according to historic records on file with the Library of Congress.
—Randy Tucker, The Enquirer, 10 Jan. 2024
During each polishing phase, heat is generated by the polishing lathes, creating an opportunity for error with each layer to potentially warp and compromise the flatness of the dial.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2023
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While the structure had been empty for years, timber and lathe were all the fire needed to hollow out the building, which Heggstrom said lacked modern fire-suppression capabilities and fire alarms.
—Vincent Medina, Sacramento Bee, 16 June 2024
Highlighting a dial hand-engraved on a rose engine lathe, Breguet’s 39mm white gold Classique 7237 features a self-winding movement with perpetual calendar; $80,200, at Breguet, Beverly Hills
This story first appeared in the Feb. 21 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2024
The project would involve the demolition of most of the existing buildings, some of which date back to 1898 when Richard Knight LeBlond opened a factory there to make metal cutting lathes used for precision machining, according to historic records on file with the Library of Congress.
—Randy Tucker, The Enquirer, 10 Jan. 2024
During each polishing phase, heat is generated by the polishing lathes, creating an opportunity for error with each layer to potentially warp and compromise the flatness of the dial.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2023
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“Lathe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lathe. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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