They released this today…Sunny Side Up Pioneer 40mm with HMC201
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Continue readingOpinions sought — Parmigiani or Glasshute?
I have a birthday coming up in a few weeks. I am torn between two gifts for me. One is Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF/Sport. I’m not sure which one just yet, but not a Chrono. (I have sporty chronos already). I want to keep it simple. Very high quality, inside baseball, YKIYK. The second is a Glasshutte Original Senator perpetual calendar with the silver/grey frosted dial. I already have a GO Seventies Chrono with a blue dial and a Panomatic Lunar with a grey dial. The quality of both…
Continue readingNew Breguet Tradition 250th Anniversary
Breguet announced their second release in their 250th anniversary collection, this time a limited edition of 250 (the previous ‘Souscription’ anniversary watch is unlimited): Tradition Seconde Rétrograde 7035
Continue readingThe new 7035 is a reworking of their old 7037 from about 15 years ago. That one was 37mm, the new one is 38mm. I don’t know if they are simply fudging numbers or if they actually made a new case just 1mm wider than the…
VC Overseas vs GP Laureato Skeletton
Hello,
I am curious about the two watches mentioned above, especially regarding the wearability. Does the Laureato wear smaller than the VC (even though its larger on paper)?
which one would you recommend?
Maybe owners can share their experience?
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Continue readingBlancpain Leman Chronograph 2185 review
Please excuse the low quality photos; I’m not a photographer and these were taken on a cellphone camera which doesn’t have a macro function, but the intent is to show the watch and bracelet from a few angles to provide context for the review.
After a lot of research on the Blancpain Leman Chronograph…
Exhibition caseback with visible pallet fork
Hi everyone,
Mechanical engineering has always fascinated me—especially the mesmerizing interaction between the pallet fork and the escape wheel.
I’m looking for mechanical watches with exhibition casebacks where you can clearly see the pallet fork in action. Any recommendations?
Ideally something under the $10K mark. Would love to hear your thoughts!
Cheers!
Continue readingMechanical engineering has always fascinated me—especially the mesmerizing interaction between the pallet fork and the escape wheel.
I’m looking for mechanical watches with exhibition casebacks where you can clearly see the pallet fork in action. Any recommendations?
Ideally something under the $10K mark. Would love to hear your thoughts!
Cheers!
Pongster’s Swiss Holy Trinity
At this point, i have decided not to get another AP or VC (despite my previous dream of getting two more each, a complicated piece and a dress piece). So fair to say, i wont have an AP collection nor a VC collection (unless someone decides to gift me w…
Continue readingAdvice for trying on vintage AP Royal Oaks?
I’ve recently been considering consolidating a few pieces for a vintage Royal Oak – a 33mm 56175, 56303, or a 36mm 4100. Trouble is I’ve never actually tried any of these on, and I’m hesitant to sell off 3-4 watches and shell out for something I’m unsure of.
Continue readingAnyone have any suggestions for how I can see some of these in the steel? Or any watches that come close to how they wear? I’m in the SF Bay Area if that helps, always keep an eye on HQ Milton in case they get some in but that hasn’t…
“Affordable” sharp interior angles?
I was reading up on the Massena Lab Noctograph
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Introducing: The Noctograph, The Third Collaboration Between Massena Lab and Independent Watchmaker Raúl Pagès
Powered by a proprietary caliber designed by Pagès, it’s the most refined design yet created by this collaboration.
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Introducing: The Noctograph by Massena LAB and Raúl Pagès
The NYC-based design studio and Swiss indie watchmaker are back for their third collaborative watch, the Massena LAB x Raúl Pagès Noctograph.
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Noctograph by Massena LAB and Raúl Pagès – Deposit
Massena LAB is proud to announce its latest release, Noctograph by Massena LAB and Raúl Pagès, a wristwatch with a serene dial, elegant stainless steel case, and a proprietary movement designed by Massena LAB in collaboration with Raúl Pagès. The Noctograph melds minimalism with the classical…
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And as I always do, I particularly looked at…
Personal experience with Czapek?
I am reaching out for thoughts on Czapek watches. It is my understanding that Czapek was originally partnered with Patek They went their separate ways many many years ago. The brand was reintroduced not too long ago, but I have no first hand experienc…
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