Presenting the Black Tulip by Annelinde Dunselman: New Independent Watchmaker, New Watch
“Making my own watch is a bit like flying like an eagle high in the sky, seeing everything hearing everything and going where I want.”
My First Hands-On Encounter with the Cartier Tank à Guichets: A Dream Come True!
Cartier Tank à Guichets: George Cramer hardly dares to say the name out loud. This is the Tank he has always dreamed of handling, but has never been able to do until now.
Morgan Stanley-WatchCharts 1st Quarter 2025: Price Contraction Continues but at the Lowest Quarterly Rate since 2Q22
Watches prices on the secondary market have continued to decrease in 1Q with private players performing better than the listed names. Overall secondary demand remains resilient, but pricing power of the listed groups may be eroding.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Gyrotourbillon 2 Reviewed by Tim Mosso: Sheer Spectacle!
Judged on the basis of sheer spectacle, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Gyrotourbillon 2 delivers. Whether presented in the hand or on the arm, the JLC Gyrotourbillon 2 is an event.
Grönefeld One Hertz: A Collector’s Journey
GaryG has the pleasure of covering the wonderful Grönefeld One Hertz. For a watch fanatic, and especially for lovers of independent watch brands, it’s a dream come true to meet the makers of the watches that we admire.
Haute-Rive Honoris I: Incredible 1,000-Hour / 41-Day Power Reserve plus a Flying Tourbillon in a Very Wearable Watch
With 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.
Why I Bought It: Konstantin Chaykin Joker
When 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.
Omega Speedmaster 50th Anniversary Snoopy: The Beagle has Landed!
The Omega Speedmaster 50th Anniversary Snoopy has a wonderful story to tell. Its face and case back are pure fun with a mindful message of what was almost lost. All wrapped in the latest edition of what is without a doubt an iconic watch.
New Sartory-Billard SB04-E: an Eye-Catching High Quality watch from an Independent is More Affordable than You Think
The Sartory-Billard SB04-E offers many of the traditional benefits of the indie buying experience, including exclusivity, a unique vision, and the pleasure of knowing your watchmaker. At well under €5,000, these editions are proof that you don’t need an F.P. Journe budget to buy independent.
New Release: Raúl Pagès RP2 – White Agate follows Soberly Onyx. Independent Watchmaking at its Best!
Raúl Pagès goal for the RP2 was to design a timeless classic, where purity of form meets technical excellence. A watch that would serve as the foundation of his collection for years to come. Every detail, from the clean lines to the entirely in-house movement, reflects his pursuit of balance between apparent simplicity and absolute refinement.