Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Moon Black Enamel

Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Moon Black Enamel: I Promise To Tell The Truth, The Whole Truth, And Nothing But The Truth

While I know my own ethics, most of you don’t, and such is my appreciation for the Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Moon Black Enamel that I am slightly concerned that some of you might feel I’ve taken a bribe. So to you I promise to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.

Corum Hobo Coin Watch

Corum Hobo Coin Watch: Gothic Rock And Roll

Corum re-introduces its classic Coin Watch with a twist: the Hobo Coin comprises the concept of vintage hobo coins and unique engraving to resurrect a nineteenth-century art form and bring it forward to the twenty-first century.

Grand Seiko Hi-Beat 36000 V.F.A (Ref. SBGH265)

Seiko Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of Grand Seiko 9S Caliber With 4 New Models

Grand Seiko makes some of the finest movements in the world, so it seems only natural that the Japanese brand pull out all the stops for Baselworld 2018: limited editions with the latest technology that also conserve original aesthetics – a task that the Japanese watch giant fulfills with much aplomb.

Jean Daniel Nicolas Two-Minute Tourbillon by Mr. Daniel Roth in platinum (photo courtesy Guy Lucas de Peslouan)

The Watch That Changed My Life: The Jean Daniel Nicolas Two-Minute Tourbillon By Mr. Daniel Roth (Archive)

Many watches hold special significance for their owners. The Jean Daniel Nicolas Two-Minute Tourbillon by Daniel Roth Ian chronicles here didn’t just change someone’s life, it changed his own life. Read on to learn how.

Chanel-Boy-Friend-Skeleton-

Chanel Boy.Friend Skeleton: Intriguing Views From All Angles

I feel that the Chanel Boy.Friend perfectly embodies the spirit of the great Coco Chanel, who had a penchant for masculine fabrics and cut and believed “simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance” and “fashion fades, only style remains.” The new Skeleton version powered by Chanel Caliber 3 is an exquisite version of this.

WatchGauge

Haute Horlogerie Enthusiast John Keil Goes Micro Brand With WatchGauge, A Novel Community And Retail Site (Archive)

Quill & Pad’s resident retail expert John Keil has just launched WatchGauge, an interesting new online retail venture that is worth bringing to your attention. The aim of WatchGauge is to help the consumer wade through the crowded and sometimes murky waters of the emerging micro brand scene.

Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet GMT

Blancpain Villeret Complet GMT: Classic Turns Travel Companion

A complete or full calendar complication indicates date, day of the week, and month. However, for the Villeret Quantième Complet GMT, Blancpain has also included a moon phase and a second time zone.

Glashütte Original Sixties Green Panorama Date

Glashütte Original Sixties: Retro Chic Returns In A Stylish New Green

My favorite green Baselworld 2018 debutantes are the Glashütte Original Sixties and Sixties Panorama Date. They feature intriguing and sublimely textured faces that are crafted in the company’s own dial manufacture in Pforzheim, Germany using original tools and methods.

Breguet Classique Tourbillon Extra-Plat Automatique 5367 Grand Feu Enamel

Breguet Classique Tourbillon Extra-Plat Automatique 5367 Grand Feu Enamel: What A Difference A Dial Makes

When the Breguet announcement that the Classique Tourbillon Extra-Plat Automatique 5367 is now also available with a high-fire enamel dial (previously, it was available with a guilloche dial) popped into my email box, I had to smile: as an avid enthusiast of ultra-thin watches, Breguet’s classic ultra-thin tourbillon ranks among my favorites. But what makes this one so special?

Slim d’Hermès GMT

Slim d’Hermès GMT: ‘Let’s Play’ With This Useful, Attractive Travel Companion

The latest addition to La Montre Hermès’ watch line, the Slim d’Hermès GMT, is a model I can only describe as having a cool and playful personality – the perfect watch for someone looking for something wearable, yet completely different and incredibly useful for traveling.