Zenith Defy Zero G: A Lesson In Miniaturization
The 2018 Zenith Defy Zero G miniaturizes in an astonishing manner: this is a next-generation watch coming a nice round ten years after the original Defy Xtreme Zero G was introduced in 2008.
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Behind The Lens: The F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain (Archive)
/0 Comments/in Highlights, Behind the Lens, Photography, F.P. Journe/by GaryG As part of my “enthusiast collector” role here at Quill & Pad I will be taking a look at watches that strike my fancy, and sharing the visual results with you along with a few observations on photography, the watches themselves, and the collectors who own them.
Let’s get started, shall we? Our subject for this episode: the F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain with remontoir d’égalité.
Why Romain Gauthier Is The Logical Heir Apparent To Philippe Dufour (Archive)
/0 Comments/in Highlights, Collectors and Collecting, Thoughts & Opinion, Independents, Romain Gauthier/by GaryGIt’s no secret: GaryG an immense admirer of Philippe Dufour. Part of greatness, of course, is leaving a legacy; not only through one’s works, but in the skills and inspiration passed on to those who follow, which Dufour has liberally done. But who, if anyone, will history regard as the lineal heir to the Dufour tradition? I’ve reached what may seem a counterintuitive conclusion: Romain Gauthier.
Equation Of Time: What Is It And What’s The Attraction In A Watch?
/5 Comments/in Watch Brands & Horology, Highlights, Collectors and Collecting, Science, Technology/by Ashton TracyIn its simplest form, the equation of time is defined as the difference between the time displayed by the position of the sun (as by a sundial) and the time displayed by any modern clock or watch. But that’s just the beginning, and watchmaker Ashton Tracy explains more.
Behind The Lens: Beat Haldimann’s H1 Flying Central Tourbillon (Archive)
/0 Comments/in Highlights, Behind the Lens, AHCI, Independents/by GaryGIn the picturesque Swiss town of Thun, Beat Haldimann and his small team distinguish themselves by focusing on technical virtuosity of the highest order as typified by the Haldimann H1 Flying Central Tourbillon.
Back To The Future: The Urwerk UR-105M (Archive)
/1 Comment/in Highlights, Independents, Urwerk/by Ian SkellernEstablished brands with centuries of tradition tend to basically recreate the past in the, “if-it-ain’t-broke-don’t-fix-or-change-it-(much)” approach to watchmaking. But in not feeling constrained by tradition, Urwerk is one of the young brands consistently presenting us with a steady supply of exciting new models like 2014’s UR-105M. Take a look at it here!
Reduction In Wait Times For Watch Servicing Repair And The Disturbing Reality Of What It Means For You
/29 Comments/in Highlights, Collectors and Collecting, Thoughts & Opinion/by Ashton TracyIt’s no secret that customers are frustrated with the time it takes to get things done in the watch industry and are making a lot of noise. But be careful what you wish for because the watch industry seems to be listening, with companies employing procedures to drastically reduce service delays. But there’s a dirty downside to it, which Ashton Tracy uncovers here.
Collecting Watches And Cars: What’s The Same And What’s Different?
/14 Comments/in Highlights, Cars, Collectors and Collecting/by GaryGCars and watches, watches and cars: they do seem to go together! Scratch almost any watch lover and you’re going to find a car lover just under the surface. GaryG talks with his pal “Enzo” in this interesting discussion about the similarities and dissimilarities of car and watch collecting.
Grand Seiko: Already Big In Japan And Getting Bigger Near You (Archive)
/2 Comments/in Highlights, Seiko/by Elizabeth DoerrSeiko’s story is much more complicated than most people might think. This is a manufacturer that doesn’t follow trends, but has created a few of its own, capitalizing on various types of expertise and knowledge that were the mother of necessity for a manufacturer located so far away from the established centers of watchmaking in Europe. Grand Seiko is the most appealing line to connoisseurs of fine watchmaking, and we look at it in some depth here.
Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Moon Black Enamel: I Promise To Tell The Truth, The Whole Truth, And Nothing But The Truth
/5 Comments/in Highlights, Jaquet Droz/by Martin GreenWhile I know my own ethics, most of you don’t, and such is my appreciation for the Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Moon Black Enamel that I am slightly concerned that some of you might feel I’ve taken a bribe. So to you I promise to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.