Why I Bought It: Rolex Stella-Inspired Oyster Perpetual 41 with Turquoise Blue Dial

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There aren’t that many rules that GaryG applies to watch collecting, but one rule that he has found critically important is that it’s crucial to handle a watch before buying it. This story however is about how Gary completely violated that rule and nonetheless came away happy with a watch that few people would have guessed he would buy: the 2020-launched Oyster Perpetual 41 from Rolex with a bright turquoise blue dial.

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The author’s A. Lange & Söhne Pour le Mérite Tourbillon

Why I Bought It: A. Lange & Söhne Pour Le Mérite Tourbillon

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When the hammer came down at the Phillips auction and GaryG became the new owner of an A. Lange & Söhne Pour Le Mérite Tourbillon, the feeling was one of complete joy, representing the culmination of a multiyear chase. What makes this particular watch so special in so many ways to him?
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The Secret to Good Watch Design: The Art of Proportion

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A principle of art that Raman Kalra find best at capturing why some watches work so well is that of proportion. Here he explains why.
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RIP Mr. Armin Strom: A Master of Skeletonization

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With great sadness, the independent Swiss watch manufacture Armin Strom announces the death of its founder, Mr. Armin Strom at the age of 86.
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New Release: Armin Strom Tribute 2 Copper Edition

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The Armin Strom Tribute 2 Copper Edition features a mainplate with a distinctive grattage design in an elegant copper hue. It's a limited edition of just 10 pieces.
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South Australia Wine Guide 2025 (PDF): A Comprehensive Look at One of the World’s Best Wine Regions – and It’s Free!

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The South Australian Wine Guide 2025 has been launched to provide a definitive guide that throws a light on all of South Australia’s wine regions, with a singular focus on the unique wines from what is still ‘The Wine State’.
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New Release: Parmigiani L’Armoriale Répétition Mystérieuse: A Minute Repeater Striking Cathedral Gongs, No Dial Side Indications, and Packed with Arts and Crafts

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The art and craft is so important to the Parmigiani L'Armoriale Répétition Mystérieuse that there are no dial side time indications. In fact, there is no dial side dial!
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Patek Philippe Ref. 5208R Grande Complication Reviewed by Tim Mosso

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The Patek Philippe 5208R is exceptional, even by the perception-warping standards of a watch industry insider like Tim Mosso and here he explains why.
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Top 20 Watch Brands by Geography: What Your Region Says About You

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Raman Kalra enjoys exploring different trends within the watch market. One topic he hasn't considered until now is how geography plays a role in tastes. And here he does just that.
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Collecting F.P. Journe Watches: Strategies, Tips, and Advice with Osama Sendi (aka The Journe Guy)

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Osama Sendi, perhaps better known as The Journe Guy (@thejourneguy on Instagram), joined George Mayer in The 1916 Company's New York office for a panel discussion where they go over collecting tips, talk about some of their favorite Journe models.
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Ulysse Nardin Freak S Nomad Reviewed by Tim Mosso – Spoiler Alert, He Likes It!

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The new Ulysse Nardin Freak S Nomad is titanium cased with carbon fiber composite cladding on its flanks. While the carbon is laced with subtle veins of yellow gold, the material doesn’t overpower.
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New Urwerk UR-150 Scorpion: It’s got a Sting in it’s Tail!

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Urwerk has installed the latest evolution of its wandering satellite-hour movement on the new he UR-150 Scorpion. It delivers a sense of theatre when one hour dramatically transitions to the next.
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Larcum Kendall and K1: The Greatest Watchmaker and Watch You Have (Probably) Never Heard Of

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You may have heard of a few or more of the following historical people and events: Thomas Mudge, George Graham, John Harrison, the Longitude Prize, Captain James Cook, and the mutiny on the 'HMS Bounty.' However, you are less likely to have heard the name of a horologist who played a pivotal role in all of the above: Larcum Kendall (1719–1790). Come with me on a worldwide adventure involving timekeeping and history.
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Jean Daniel Nicolas Two-Minute Tourbillon by Mr. Daniel Roth in pink gold (photo courtesy Guy Lucas de Peslouan)

This Watch Changed My Life: The Jean Daniel Nicolas Two-Minute Tourbillon by Daniel Roth

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The Two-Minute Tourbillon by Jean Daniel Nicolas/Daniel Roth is a watch that changed Ian Skellern's life. Here he explains how and why.
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The Omega Spirate System: A New Idea in Balance Spring Technology

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The Omega Spirate is a new type of balance spring. It isn’t just a flashy concept piece, it is a practical advancement capable of improving horology.
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Catching My First Wild Trout Fly Fishing in Scotland

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On the third cast, the nymph hits the water with a distinct plop and there is a sharp tug on the line. I instinctively set the hook, a glint of gold and brown breaks the surface. I have just caught my first wild trout.
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