Tool Watch Revolution: Utilitarian Goes Upmarket – Reprise
Tool watches continue their evolution among the watch industry’s most luxurious and coveted brands. Here, Chris Malburg explores where their evolution has gone and might still go.
‘Bandit’-Era Trans Am Owned By Burt Reynolds Plus A Few Of His Watches On Julien’s Auction Block In June 2019: 10-4, Good Buddy!
The belle of the ball at the Julien’s Auctions sale of Burt Reynolds’ belongings will undoubtedly be the last Pontiac Trans Am that the actor personally owned. But there are also a few watches that might interest, including a Panerai Luminor Marina.
Alta Pavina Citius Pinot Noir: A Spanish Wine Revelation
A Venezuelan tells an Australian, in Helsinki, to go to Spain to drink local Pinot Noir by a family that has been making it in the Ribera del Duero region for more than 30 years. The region is world famous for its Tempranillo wine, but when Pinot Noir takes hold of a winemaker, it inevitably becomes an obsession. Here’s what Ken Gargett thought of it.
Patria: Historical Name, Vintage Look, New Technology, And Flyback Column Wheel Chronograph
The modern story of the reborn Patria watch brand begins with Jolyon Lambert, a 31-year-old British industrial designer. Having spoken to Lambert at length and handled the reborn brand’s first new watch, Elizabeth Doerr reports on the Brigadier column-wheel flyback chronograph.
New 2019 Omega Seamasters: Confessions Of A Secret Seamaster Fan
Martin Green decidedly favors dress watches, but whenever there is a sports watch on his wrist there is a high probability that it is a Seamaster. So he was quite excited when Omega presented many new Seamasters during the Swatch Group’s 2019 Time to Move event. Here is a complete overview of them.
The Bling and I: Collecting Jeweled And Decorated Timepieces – Reprise
Watch collecting should be fun! Yes, it’s important to show the proper respect for the designers and makers of the watches we all love, but at the same time I think it’s completely appropriate to go beyond somber and traditional daily watches and give a bit of free rein to one’s desire for more flamboyant timepieces.
Focus On Technology: 3D Printing, What Is It Really? Part Deux – Reprise
In the second of Joshua Munchow’s duo of articles concerning 3D printing, he focuses on Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), which utilizes a high-powered laser to heat a powdered material and sinter it into a solid structure. This is the process most likely to change the watchmaking industry as it is able to print with metals and ceramics.
Guillaume de Seynes Of Hermès Talks Watches And Making Impressions
At Hermès, corners are never cut. And this becomes abundantly clear when talking to Guillaume de Seynes, member of the Hermès family and managing director in charge of the manufacturing division and equity investments. Quill & Pad’s Elizabeth Doerr recently had the chance to chat with de Seynes to understand the brand’s corporate philosophies and history in watches a little better.
Focus On Technology: 3D Printing, What Is It Really? – Reprise
Joshua went to the theater and saw a typical raunchy comedy called ‘Neighbors.’ Much to his surprise, he saw something he cannot remember seeing in a popular movie: a 3D scanner and 3D printer being used by the main characters (and it’s funny).
Benjamin Millepied: A Richard Mille Ambassador Focusing On Time And Space
Benjamin Millepied is perhaps the most famous choreographer working in ballet today. And he has been a Richard Mille ambassador for many years. Elizabeth Doerr sat down with Benjamin to discuss the partnership and his life in dance.