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De Bethune DB28XS Starry Seas Reviewed by Tim Mosso
/0 Comments/in Highlights, De Bethune/by Tim MossoThe primary goal of the De Bethune DB28XS was to address collectors’ requests for a smaller version of the watch. Mission accomplished. The DB28 Starry Seas is seriously slim by De Bethune standards. And then there’s that sensational dial!
Grand Seiko: Looking at What Makes the Brand so Special – And Grand Seiko is Definitely Special!
/0 Comments/in Highlights, Seiko/by Raman KalraThe first association for many on hearing the word “Seiko” is likely to be affordable quartz watches or automatic divers. However, Seiko offers much more, particularly in terms of luxury timepieces. Grand Seiko, which became its own brand under the Seiko Group in 2017, produces some of the most competitive luxury watches on the market, rivaling the best Swiss brands at prices that are still (somewhat) attainable.
How a Mechanical Watch Works with Simple to Understand Animations
/0 Comments/in Watch Brands & Horology, Highlights, Technology/by Ian SkellernIn theory, a mechanical watch is very simple: it’s ‘simply’ a spring (the mainspring) unwinding at a constant rate with hands attached to gears that rotate as the spring unwinds. Easy! Ian Skellern highly recommends anyone at all interested in mechanical watches to watch this video as it clearly highlights how a mechanical watch works.
In Praise of Great Mezcal: All Tequila is Mezcal, But Not All Mezcal is Tequila (and Avoid the Worm)
/0 Comments/in Highlights, Wining, Dining and Cigars/by Ian SkellernInterest in mezcal has exploded in markets like the United States. Others have been a little slower to get on board but it is happening. And that is thanks to the top shelf, artisanal craft efforts. Here Ken Gargett takes a deep dive into mezcal and warns off drinking the bottles with a worm.
Chronomètre Artisans Subscription Edition by Simon Brette: Sensational, Superlative, and Simply Sublime Independent Watchmaking at its Very Best
/0 Comments/in Highlights, Independents/by Joshua MunchowSimon Brette is a young movement designer with a history of working with Jean-François Mojon’s Chronode, MCT, and MB&F, who has now begun his own adventure of pushing the boundaries of traditional haute horlogerie. Brette launches his eponymous brand with the Chronomètre Artisans Subscription Edition, which sold out long before launch.
The Investment Market for Luxury Watches is Growing
/0 Comments/in Highlights, Thoughts & Opinion/by Sergio GalantiThe demand for luxury watches as alternative assets is fueling the growth of the pre-owned market. A growth that remains resilient, even though it slowed down in 2023. Sergio Galanti takes a closer look.
Theo Auffret Tourbillon Grand Sport: Twice as Nice
/0 Comments/in Highlights, Independents/by Joshua MunchowTheo Auffret’s Tourbillon Grand Sport is a thematic follow-up to his debut Tourbillon à Paris. The two pieces use the same core foundation, but they are definitively different concepts.
Automatic Watches are for Watch Enthusiasts: A Counterpoint Here’s Why
/0 Comments/in Highlights, Thoughts & Opinion/by Joshua MunchowWatch connoisseurs, as Joshua Munchow has written previously, want to connect with their watches, desiring an object to behold and cherish for its beauty, rarity, or complexity. Enthusiasts, on the other hand, like to wear their watches, use their watches, and maybe even abuse their watches when they use them as the tools they are. Here’s why.
Patek Philippe Pilot Travel Time Chronograph Reviewed by Tim Mosso
/0 Comments/in Highlights, Patek Philippe/by Tim MossoThere’s nothing practical about a $76,000 watch – at least not in the big frame. But in the context of expensive man jewelry, some options are more useful than others. That’s where the Patek Philippe Pilot Travel Time Chronograph enters the small frame. Tim Mosso takes a closer look.