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Ian Skellern

About Ian Skellern

I am the co-founder and editor-in-chief of Quill & Pad. I also an Executive Producer of the feature documentary film 'Making Time' featuring Philippe Dufour, Max Büsser, Brittany Cox, Aldis Hodge, and Ludovic Ballouard.

Entries by Ian Skellern

PS Horology by Peter Speake Presents Tsuba Blue and Tsuba Dong Son (+ Video)

January 5, 2025/0 Comments/in New for 2025, Highlights, Independents/by Ian Skellern

In the 7 years since Peter Speake parted with the Speake-Marin brand he has been collaborating with other brands and watchmakers. Now he is back with a new brand PS Horology and two new models: the Tsuba Blue and Tsuba Dong Son.

WatchCharts December and Full Year 2024 Watch Market Update

December 24, 2024/1 Comment/in Highlights, WatchCharts/by Ian Skellern

The good news is that prices have fallen less in 2024 than they did in 2023 or 2022.We probably haven’t seen the secondary market represent this much value-for-money since before COVID.

New Release: Andreas Strehler Faune et Flore, Unique Masterpieces of the Art of Engraving

December 18, 2024/0 Comments/in Highlights, AHCI, Andreas Strehler, Independents/by Ian Skellern

With it’s open dial and sweeping skeletonized bridges, Andreas Strehler’s Papillon d’or is both a horological and visual masterpiece.
Now with his new Faune et Flore collection, Strehler takes the Papillon d’or to an even high artistic level.

New Release: Chronomètre Artisans by Simon Brette ‘Rose Gold’ Limited Edition of 50 Pieces (already sold out)

December 16, 2024/3 Comments/in Highlights, Independents/by Ian Skellern

Simon Brette unveils the “Rose Gold” edition of his GPHG-winning Chronomètre Artisans timepiece: it’s a sensational harmony of the warm rose/red gold case and intense-black ‘dragon scale’ dial.

New Release: Urwerk UR-230 Polaris ceramic: a Tougher Shade of White

December 11, 2024/0 Comments/in New for 2024, Highlights, Urwerk/by Ian Skellern

With its white case, carved from a block of proprietary fiberglass-enhanced ceramic, the Urwerk UR-230 Polaris opens a new color horizon for the series, a polar perspective.

New Release: MB&F LM Perpetual EVO Silicon Valley

December 10, 2024/0 Comments/in Highlights, MB&F/by Ian Skellern

Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry, Silicon Valley’s leading timepiece salon has partnered with MB&F to release an exclusive edition of the Legacy Machine Perpetual EVO.

RIP Mr. Armin Strom: A Master of Skeletonization

December 6, 2024/1 Comment/in Highlights, Armin Strom/by Ian Skellern

With great sadness, the independent Swiss watch manufacture Armin Strom announces the death of its founder, Mr. Armin Strom at the age of 86.

New Release: Armin Strom Tribute 2 Copper Edition

December 5, 2024/0 Comments/in New for 2024, Highlights, Armin Strom/by Ian Skellern

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.

South Australia Wine Guide 2025 (PDF): A Comprehensive Look at One of the World’s Best Wine Regions – and It’s Free!

December 4, 2024/0 Comments/in Highlights, Wining, Dining and Cigars/by Ian Skellern

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’.

New Release: Parmigiani L’Armoriale Répétition Mystérieuse: A Minute Repeater Striking Cathedral Gongs, No Dial Side Indications, and Packed with Arts and Crafts

December 3, 2024/2 Comments/in New for 2024, Highlights, Parmigiani/by Ian Skellern

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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