The Secret to Good Watch Design: The Art of Proportion
A principle of art that Raman Kalra find best at capturing why some watches work so well is that of proportion. Here he explains why.
RIP Mr. Armin Strom: A Master of Skeletonization
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
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!
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
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!
Patek Philippe Ref. 5208R Grande Complication Reviewed by Tim Mosso
The Patek Philippe 5208R is exceptional, even by the perception-warping standards of a watch industry insider like Tim Mosso and here he explains why.
Top 20 Watch Brands by Geography: What Your Region Says About You
Raman Kalra enjoys exploring different trends within the watch market. One topic he hasn’t considered until now is how geography plays a role in tastes. And here he does just that.
Collecting F.P. Journe Watches: Strategies, Tips, and Advice with Osama Sendi (aka The Journe Guy)
Osama Sendi, perhaps better known as The Journe Guy (@thejourneguy on Instagram), joined George Mayer in The 1916 Company’s New York office for a panel discussion where they go over collecting tips, talk about some of their favorite Journe models.
Ulysse Nardin Freak S Nomad Reviewed by Tim Mosso – Spoiler Alert, He Likes It!
The new Ulysse Nardin Freak S Nomad is titanium cased with carbon fiber composite cladding on its flanks. While the carbon is laced with subtle veins of yellow gold, the material doesn’t overpower.
New Urwerk UR-150 Scorpion: It’s got a Sting in its Tail!
Urwerk has installed the latest evolution of its wandering satellite-hour movement on the new he UR-150 Scorpion. It delivers a sense of theatre when one hour dramatically transitions to the next.