GoS Sarek Frost: Scandinavian Winter on the Wrist
If there’s one thing (apart from snow) heralding the start of winter in Scandinavia, it’s frost. The dial of the GoS Sarak Frost recreates the scintillating appearance of icy frost.
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Why I Bought It: C by Romain Gauthier Titanium Edition Two – Reprise
/1 Comment/in Highlights, Collectors and Collecting, Independents, Romain Gauthier/by GaryGOne of the reasons that GaryG bought a C By Romain Gauthier Titanium Edition Two is that it fits his shifting lifestyle and watch-wearing habits; as more and more of his time is spent in casual clothing and running various errands, it’s great to have a piece that has a true sporting character yet still packs the punch of a top indie creation.
New Release: Sarpaneva Midnight Sun
/0 Comments/in New for 2023, Highlights, Independents, Sarpaneva/by Ian SkellernFinnish watchmaker Stepan Sarpaneva has just released a watch that helps you keep track of time no matter how light or dark it is outside: the Midnight Sun.
Why I’ve Never Owned A Rolex – And Why I Might Yet (Update: I Do Now!) – Reprise
/0 Comments/in Highlights, Collectors and Collecting, Rolex/by GaryGOnce in a while on the collector forums, a question is posed: is there anyone in the collector community who has never, ever, owned a Rolex? As a general rule, respondents to these queries tend to express disbelief that such a creature could possibly exist given the quality and ubiquity of the brand’s watches. Well, folks, GaryG is here to tell you that such people do exist, and that he is one of them. How could it be? And then what happened?
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Documentary: Story Of The World’s First Diving Watch (Video)
/0 Comments/in Highlights, Video, Blancpain/by Ian Skellern‘Fifty Fathoms: The History as Told by the Pioneers Who Created It’ is a fast-moving, 30-minute documentary recounting the development of the world’s first diver’s watch told by the people who created it. Even non-divers are quite likely to enjoy this video.
Why There Were No Winners in the 2023 GPHG Men’s and Mechanical Exception Categories and ‘My’ Proposed Solution to Ensure that it Doesn’t Happen Again
/0 Comments/in New for 2023, Highlights, Events, Fairs & Exhibitions/by Ian SkellernWhen the 2023 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) awards presentation ceremony finished, I was among the many who thought: what happened to the Men’s and Mechanical Exception categories? Why were no winners of those categories announced?
There has been conjecture, but I didn’t hear anything that really made sense to me. Here’s what happened and why it will not happen again.
Jaeger-LeCoultre: A Collector’s ‘Gateway Drug’ and Ongoing Pleasure – Reprise
/3 Comments/in Highlights, General, Collectors and Collecting, Jaeger-LeCoultre/by GaryGWhile his friends’ paths into serious collecting have been fairly diverse, GaryG started with Jaeger-LeCoultre, which opened his eyes to the world of fine watchmaking and served as the foundation for his ongoing fascination with horology. Take a look at Gary’s history collecting fascinating timepieces by this revered Swiss brand.
Old (Very Old) Vintage Bordeaux Tasting: Time Traveling with Decadence
/0 Comments/in Highlights, Wining, Dining and Cigars/by Ken Gargett“Time traveling with decadence”. That’s the perfect description of the incredible extravaganza known as the annual tasting in Scandinavia, which saw an absolute deluge of amazing wines, so many of them a century old, give or take.
New Release: Gerald Charles Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin and Maestro 3.0 Chronograph in Pink Gold with Chocolate Brown Dials and Straps
/0 Comments/in New for 2023, Highlights/by Ian SkellernAfter an unusually long hot summer in Europe, autumn/fall has finally arrived in the Northern Hemisphere, and to celebrate, Gerald Charles has released two new models – a Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin and a Maestro 3.0 Chronograph, both in pink gold with chocolate brown dials and straps.
Why I Upgraded My D. Dornblüth & Sohn 99.1 Watch With A Handmade Ceramic Dial – Reprise
/0 Comments/in Highlights, Affordable Luxury, Collectors and Collecting, Independents/by Bhanu ChopraDuring a visit to D.Dornblüth & Sohn in eastern Germany, Bhanu Chopra noticed a new matte black ceramic dial in the workshop and loved the look so much that he asked the independent watchmaker to replace the more standard silver dial on his Dornblüth 99.1 with the new black one. And he’s very pleased with the result.