Your author concentrating intently as 10-goal polo champion Pablo Mac Donough offers advice (keep your day job)

Polo: The Sport Of Kings, And Thanks To Richard Mille, Yours Truly

When Richard Mille asked if I’d be interested in flying into Saint-Tropez by helicopter for a polo clinic with legendary Argentinian player, Pablo Mac Donough, I didn’t say, “Sorry but I’m busy.”

Philippe Dufour receiving the Jury's Special Prize in 2013

New Jury And Categories At The 2014 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève

The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) has often been justifiably described as “Watchmaking’s Oscars.” As the 14th edition gets underway, let’s take a look at some of the elements that are a little different from last year.

Colorful dial of the Hermes Arceau Millefiori

How Hermès Transforms Crystal Into The Colorful Dial Of The Arceau Millefiori Watch

The Hermès Arceau Millefiori introduced at Baselworld 2014 represents a few hundred years of expertise that comes from a little-known location in the Alsace-Lorraine region in the northeast of France called Pays de Bitche, home to the country’s finest crystal makers including Cristalleries de Saint-Louis.

The Hublot Antikythera Sunmoon

The Secret Link Between The FIFA World Cup And The Hublot Antikythera Sunmoon

Hublot really has embraced the World Cup with two new models and broad marketing efforts. But the brand has also secretly created a timepiece that could change the game for whoever holds it: as it has the power to predict and influence the future!

Alex-Ghotbi, Social Media Manager at Vacheron Constantin

Kick Me Five! Alexandre Ghotbi, Vacheron Constantin

To celebrate this month of the FIFA World Cup of soccer taking in place in Brazil, Quill & Pad brings you some unique looks at the correlation between timing and the world’s most popular sport. Today we ask Alexandre Ghotbi, Community and Social Media Manager at Vacheron Constantin, to Kick Us Five!

A happy momement. Your author collecting his Simplicity from its creator, Philippe Dufour.

Why Philippe Dufour Matters. And It’s Not A Secret

“I have no secrets as past watchmakers had. There are graveyards full of secrets and that’s enough.” –Philippe Dufour, 2014

Have you heard of Philippe Dufour?

Chances are, if you have been collecting watches for any significant period of time, his name is well known to you. If not, let me enlighten you.

Pascal Ravessoud

Kick Me Five! Pascal Ravessoud, Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie

To celebrate this month of the FIFA World Cup of soccer taking in place in Brazil, Quill & Pad brings you some unique looks at the correlation between timing and the world’s most popular sport.

Today we ask Pascal Ravessoud, Director of Delegations and General Secretary of the FHH’s Cultural Council, to Kick Us Five!

Movement of the Christophe-Claret Maestoso. Note the with distinctive cylindrical balance spring.

The Collector And The Sea: How The Christophe Claret Maestoso Might Save A Life

Imagine this: You are in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean in a life raft with nothing to be seen for miles. Luckily you have a Christophe Claret Maestoso, which is to all intents and purposes a marine chronometer for the wrist.

Mike Pearson wearing his Bremont Norton at the Aston Villa pitch in London. Photo courtesy Mike Pearson

Kick Me Five! Michael Pearson, North American Director of Bremont

To celebrate this month of the FIFA World Cup of soccer taking in place in Brazil, Quill & Pad brings you some unique looks at the correlation between timing and the world’s most popular sport. We ask Mike Pearson, North American director of Bremont and known “footie” fan, to Kick Us Five!

Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este

Stunning Automobiles At The 2014 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este On Lake Como, Italy

The 2014 edition of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on Lake Como, Italy was exceptional, with both stunning automobiles and fantastic weather. Pour yourself a chilled glass of Chianti and enjoy the photos.