Coloring Watches: PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) and ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition)
There are two key technologies used for the coloration of luxury watches and movements, PVD and ALD. Sergio Galanti takes a quick look at color treatments.
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IWC has Ceramic in its History and Today in its Pilot’s Watch collection
/0 Comments/in Featured, Technology, IWC/by Martin GreenIWC has a long history with ceramic cases and today they are usually found in the brand’s Big Pilot^s Watch collection.
HYT Conical Tourbillon Black Eklipse: A Potent Hallucinating Horological Trip
/0 Comments/in New for 2024, Highlights, HYT/by Martin GreenWhen measured in kicks, not all watches rank the same. This is often a combination of the watch itself and personal preferences, but sometimes a watch ranks so high in wow factor that none of that matters. You are bound to go on a horological trip, and such a watch is the HYT Conical Tourbillon.
New Release : Absolutely Stunning Louis Moinet ‘Around the World in Eight Days’ Unique Piece Collection
/0 Comments/in New for 2024, Highlights, Louis Moinet/by Ian SkellernArt is the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination. Usually, the artist has a message that they hope that their art conveys, but sometimes the art (if it’s good enough) overwhelms the intended message. Ian Skellern experienced that with the Louis Moinet ‘Around the World in Eight Days’ Unique Piece collection.
Why I Bought It: Konstantin Chaykin Joker
/0 Comments/in Highlights, Collectors and Collecting, Independents, Konstantin Chaykin/by GaryGWhen GaryG encountered Konstantin Chaykin’s Joker, whose “face” is literally just that with two googly eyes showing the hours and minutes with their respective pupils and a lolling red tongue displaying the phase of the moon, he was transfixed. And moments later he placed an order. Find out why right here!,
Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Split-Seconds Chronograph Reviewed by Tim Mosso
/3 Comments/in Highlights, Parmigiani/by Tim MossoThe Tonda PF Split-Seconds Chronograph is the ultimate expression of Parmigiani’s hit watch. And in Tim Mosso’s opinion, it’s magnificent!
Why I Pimped My Rolex Explorer II
/6 Comments/in Highlights, Collectors and Collecting, Rolex/by What Makes Me TickThe watch nerd that WMMT is, he rarely immediately wears his new watches, putting them aside for a few days and letting the anticipation grow. When it finally came time to wear his new Rolex, he took it out of the box and proudly put it on his wrist. And then horror struck: he didn’t feel anything, not a thing! Zilch, nada, niente! What to do?
Patek Philippe Pilot Travel Time Chronograph Reviewed by Tim Mosso
/0 Comments/in Highlights, Patek Philippe/by Tim MossoThere’s nothing practical about a $76,000 watch – at least not in the big frame. But in the context of expensive man jewelry, some options are more useful than others. That’s where the Patek Philippe Pilot Travel Time Chronograph enters the small frame. Tim Mosso takes a closer look.
Recommendations for Building a Watch Collection for £5,000/$6,000 Featuring Tudor, Tissot, Oris, and a G-Shock
/0 Comments/in Highlights, Collectors and Collecting, Thoughts & Opinion/by Raman KalraIf Raman Kalra was to hypothetically start building his watch collection all over again, this is what it would look like if he had £5,000/$6,000 to spend. He hasn’t selected a watch from each category (diver, chronograph etc.), but rather watches he likes, and believes would cover different scenarios such as the office, casual weekend wear, and the beach.
Haute-Rive Honoris I: Incredible 1,000-Hour/41-Day Power Reserve plus a Flying Tourbillon in a Very Wearable Watch
/0 Comments/in Highlights, Independents/by Martin GreenWith 1,000 hours/41 days of power reserve, the Haute-Rive Honoris I is impressive yet doesn’t set any records, however, it outshines the competition because it’s so wearable.