Patek Philippe Reference 5101: Magnum Opus With Concealed Ten-Day Tourbillon

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The Patek Philippe 5101 ten-day tourbillon isn’t perfect: it’s not notably shock tolerant, there’s no lume, and one could fault its 25-meter water resistance. But most important of all for Tim Mosso is that he can’t afford it! However, since its supernova 2003 debut, the 5101 has established a towering reputation that is, if anything, insufficient to convey the eye-watering beauty and milestone status of this sinuously shaped machine.

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Why I Bought It: Vintage Mathey-Tissot Type 20 Big Eye Chronograph

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This is the story of GaryG’s pursuit, and eventual capture, of a classic vintage watch: a Type 20 “big eye” flyback chronograph manufactured by Mathey-Tissot.

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New Release: Urwerk UR-230 Polaris ceramic: a Tougher Shade of White

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With its white case, carved from a block of proprietary fiberglass-enhanced ceramic, the Urwerk UR-230 Polaris opens a new color horizon for the series, a polar perspective.

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Watchcharts November 2023 Secondary Watch Market Update

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With the Overall Market Index now at a two-and-a-half year low, the broad-based nature of the declines across the market continues: Rolex prices are now also at a 30-month low, while Patek Philippe has hit a 26-month low, and Audemars Piguet is at a 27-month low.

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New Release: MB&F LM Perpetual EVO Silicon Valley

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Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry, Silicon Valley’s leading timepiece salon has partnered with MB&F to release an exclusive edition of the Legacy Machine Perpetual EVO.

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Why I Bought It: Rolex Stella-Inspired Oyster Perpetual 41 with Turquoise Blue Dial

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There aren’t that many rules that GaryG applies to watch collecting, but one rule that he has found critically important is that it’s crucial to handle a watch before buying it. This story however is about how Gary completely violated that rule and nonetheless came away happy with a watch that few people would have guessed he would buy: the 2020-launched Oyster Perpetual 41 from Rolex with a bright turquoise blue dial.

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The author’s A. Lange & Söhne Pour le Mérite Tourbillon

Why I Bought It: A. Lange & Söhne Pour Le Mérite Tourbillon

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When the hammer came down at the Phillips auction and GaryG became the new owner of an A. Lange & Söhne Pour Le Mérite Tourbillon, the feeling was one of complete joy, representing the culmination of a multiyear chase. What makes this particular watch so special in so many ways to him?

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The Secret to Good Watch Design: The Art of Proportion

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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.

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RIP Mr. Armin Strom: A Master of Skeletonization

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With great sadness, the independent Swiss watch manufacture Armin Strom announces the death of its founder, Mr. Armin Strom at the age of 86.

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New Release: Armin Strom Tribute 2 Copper Edition

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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.

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