Can Writing Instruments Be As Collectible And Enthusiast-Infused As Watches?
A pen – like a watch – is a relatively small, mechanical object that adds some punch to the somewhat restrained category of “men’s accessories.” Each provides more than a little intellectual stimulation thanks to the respective brand histories, and they can both provide a generous hit of luxury. What else might they have in common? Or not?
Rolls-Royce Cullinan: It’s The Latest, But Really Not The First, SUV By The British Icon
While it’s easy to imagine that the new Cullinan is Rolls-Royce’s very first SUV, the brand was already making stupendously luxurious cars capable of driving through incredibly difficult terrain over a hundred years ago. But the new Cullinan is still something quite special.
Jaquet Droz Signing Machine: Keeping Handwriting Alive, With A Machine
Introduced in time for the 280th anniversary of Jaquet Droz in 2018, the Signing Machine was officially launched at Baselworld 2018. The Signing Machine is definitely a worthy descendant of Pierre Jaquet-Droz’s Writer automaton, widely considered one of the first computers in the world.
Stepan Sarpaneva’s Man In The Moon (Archive)
Most of Stepan Sarpaneva’s timepieces involve the moon in some way. And of one thing Elibeth is certain: it is surely Sarpaneva’s stylized rendition of the earth’s satellite that has drawn me to his work in such a powerfully magnetic way.
5 Professional Diver’s Watches Surfacing At Baselworld 2018 From Rolex, Omega, Breitling, Seiko And Longines
Diver’s watches were to be found all over Baselworld 2018, and Sabine shares her favorite newcomers in this technical field. These five debutants delight with their unique styles and convincing technical features. No wonder, for each one of them was made by an expert in the category.
Does Hand Finishing Matter? A Collector’s View Of Movement Decoration (Archive)
Many of you are likely to have come across at least a few heated discussions of “finishing,” a topic that seems to fascinate, and divide, watch enthusiasts. Like many people, GaryG’s starting point for serious watches was with a well-priced brand long known for its expertise in developing movements, justly viewed as offering good value for money – but not necessarily for the refinement of its movement finishing, at least on its less expensive pieces. Read on to discover what he has learned since then?
A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk: Digital Delight With A Mechanical Heart
The Zeitwerk was the watch that encouraged George Cramer to start following A. Lange & Söhne more closely, but it still took until last year before he finally got to handle one in the metal. And he became instantly addicted.
Avengers Assemble: Marvel’s Star-Studded Cast Shows Off Host Of Luxury Watches At World Premiere Of ‘Avengers: Infinity War’
Here are a number of watches spotted on the superwrists of Marvel’s superheroes at the world premiere of ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ on April 23, 2018, at the Los Angeles Dolby Theater including a Greubel Forsey, a Jaeger-LeCoultre, and a Cartier.
Montecristo Línea 1935 Leyenda Cigar: The Closest Thing To The Second Coming?
The long-awaited, much-hyped, and very much debated line of premium cigars Línea 1935 from the house of Montecristo is finally hitting the shelves. The Línea 1935 range is very much aimed at the pinnacle: these are high-priced cigars for special occasions. But how do they smoke? Ken Gargett has specific opinions on this.
Schwarz-Etienne Ode Au Printemps: A Buzzzzy Limited Edition Done (Almost) Right
A trilogy of three watches make up the Schwarz-Etienne Ode au Printemps set and there will be ten sets only. Two of the trilogy feature tourbillons, yet Martin Green’s favorite, the Roswell, comes without. And these beautifully executed timepieces raise awareness for one of the most important natural disasters our world currently faces: decreasing bee populations.
