Trinidad La Trova Cuban Cigars: Exceptional In Every Way
Ken Gargett believes that the recently released La Trova is challenging the superb Fundadores cigar as the benchmark for Trinidad.
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Motor Meets Rotor: Porsche Design 911 Chronograph Timeless Machine Limited Edition Revs It Up In Honor Of The New 911 Carrera 4S (992)
/0 Comments/in Porsche, Highlights/by Sabine ZwettlerFor many, the Porsche 911 is the pinnacle of sportscars, a perfect blend of sophisticated design, superior functionality, and sensational performance. All Porsche Design timepieces of recent years can be distinguished by their decidedly minimalist design, inspired from the world of motor racing and, not surprisingly, the iconic Porsche 911. Here comes Porsche Design’s 911 Chronograph Timeless Machine Limited Edition in honor of the latest iteration of the 911: the 911 Carrera 4S (992).
Book Review: ‘The Watch, Thoroughly Revised’ By Gene Stone And Stephen Pulvirent
/6 Comments/in Highlights, Book reviews/by Elizabeth DoerrWhen Gene Stone wrote ‘The Watch’ in 2006 he was a passionate watch collector who noticed a lack of general-interest books on the subject, thinking to write something that both collectors and neophytes could enjoy. Twelve years later, it’s the bestselling watch book. And now Stephen Pulvirent (managing editor of Hodinkee) has teamed up with Stone to thoroughly revise ‘The Watch’ to release the aptly named ‘The Watch, Thoroughly Revised.’
Montegrappa Privilege Pen: Forget Something Old, Something New; Here’s Something Discontinued
/1 Comment/in Highlights, Montegrappa, Writing instruments/by Martin GreenOne of the first times that Martin Green walked into high-end pen store P.W. Akkerman in The Hague – one of the few shops of its kind to survive – there was a Montegrappa Privilege on display that made a lasting impression on him. Fast forward a few years and here we are . . .
Panerai Lo Scienziato Luminor 1950 Tourbillon GMT Titanium With DMLS 3D-Printed Titanium Case: Prediction Comes True (Archive)
/0 Comments/in Highlights, Technology, Officine Panerai/by Joshua MunchowImagine my surprise when, in one of my rare predictions about the future of 3D printing in watchmaking, I got one right: the Panerai Lo Scienziato Luminor 1950 Tourbillon GMT Titanium says it all. It is (as far as I know) the first production watch to utilize 3D direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) printing for the case construction. The case is made of titanium for extra lightness, but that’s not the only, or even the main, reason for using DMLS titanium.
Valjoux 7750: The World’s Greatest Chronograph Movement By Far (By Popularity And Numbers)
/35 Comments/in Watch Brands & Horology, Technology, Thoughts & Opinion/by Martin GreenAs Martin Green became ever more impressed by the performance of the Valjoux 7750 chronograph movement, he also found himself ever-enamored by its little quirks and the variety of watches it has been tapped to power. Here he outlines the history of a classic automatic movement.
You Are There: Monterey Car Weekend 2018 With Singer Reimagined
/2 Comments/in Porsche, Highlights, Events, Fairs & Exhibitions, Singer Reimagined/by GaryGThere’s a big overlap between the populations of watch and car enthusiasts, so it should come as no surprise that some of GaryG’s watch (and car) buddies leapt at the chance to attend the annual Singer Reimagined Monterey event this year and then took advantage of being in the area to sample other events over the weekend as well.
Absolutely Crazy Millennium Clock Tower In Edinburgh Commemorating 1,000 Years Of Rich History (With Video)
/1 Comment/in Highlights, Travel, Clocks/by Elizabeth DoerrElizabeth Doerr has a personal relationship with Scotland. And with Edinburgh in particular. But she hadn’t visited the fabulous National Museum of Scotland there before. Finally ducking in on a recent trip, she was blown away by the incredible Millennium Clock Tower. Here she explores the tower’s history, meaning, and symbolism.
Slim d’Hermès Marche du Zambèze: Celebrating Exotic Arts With African Vibes In Every Detail
/0 Comments/in Arts, Highlights, Hermès/by Sabine ZwettlerLa Montre Hermès belongs to the elite circle of watch manufacturers offering a profoundly poetic expression of timekeeping through its métiers d’art watches. One recent example is the Slim d’Hermès Marche du Zambèze, a vibrant and colorful celebration of African wildlife en miniature.
El Dorado 21-Year-Old Special Reserve Rum: Searching Out Guyana’s Rich, Liquid Gold
/4 Comments/in Highlights, Wining, Dining and Cigars/by Ken GargettAt the highly respected Chicago Beverage Tasting Institute, the El Dorado 21-Year-Old caught the world’s attention when it was awarded 98/100, the highest score ever achieved by any rum. It was described as “one of the world’s greatest rum drinking experiences.” Does Ken Gargett agree?