The 14k gold 6265 is a unique artifact of a time and place. It was born out of gold old fashion import duty dodging, as the US at the time had different rates depending on the gold alloy. More than that, though, and not often discussed, the gold variants of...

Production of the Langematik Perpetual is no more, removed from the catalogue in 2024. This is a reference 310.026, produced from 2014-2017, one of the most representative of its breed. It was expensive and difficult to manufacture, from the Zero-Reset seconds to the multi-mass rotor and its beautiful finishing. It...

The 6263 is the final manual Daytona, alongside its steel bezel counterpart the 6265. While not the first Daytona and not the first to have screw-down pushers, it was the first reference to fully cement the use of both with the Rolex Oyster Cosmograph or ROC signature. It also introduced...

This, Audemars Piguet’s 1986 ref. 25636, is the first AP skeletonized perpetual calendar of any sort. It was released in 1986, a full two years ahead of the 36mm ref. 25668 skeleton in a circular case. It’s not the first-ever skeleton QP, VC’s 43032 were released in 1984. But it...

The Space-Compax is a paradoxically space-age and art deco, a quirky, highly unusual, and eccentric design. However, it’s the mystery that usually most draws enthusiasts in. The real question is: why was this watch made, designed, and marketed the way it was? Many suggest the name was chosen in a...

Despite the hype cycles, the Nautilus is a very significant and enduring design. It changed the gravity of the brand in the modern era. After being asked by Patek Philippe to design a sports watch to rival the new Royal Oak, Genta designed this porthole-shaped on a napkin while at...