Handwerk Kudoke 2 in Salmon
In the fray of flourishing modern independents, one could be forgiven for getting a bit lost. There’s Asaoka, Naoya Hida, Kurono (wait isn’t…
A Well-Preserved IWC 3705
Yeah, alright, this is probably my pick amongst all the modern IWC lot. I know it’s simple. I know it’s humble. I know…
No Reserve eBay Find: 216570 ‘Floating-Hand’ Explorer II
I have said for some time that I aim to feature rare, interesting, or undervalued watches here. This beautiful 216570 definitively falls into…
Breguet 7027 Tradition
Who knew a love letter to pocket watch architecture could still stir up so many emotions? Breguet introduced the 7027 in 2005 to…
Vacheron Constantin 47101 Les Historiques Chronograph
Vacheron Constantin, in my estimation, is the most underrated of the big three. In constant manufacture since 1755, the brand has the kind…
Brass FP Journe Tourbillon Souverain
Watchmakers like FP Journe, Philippe Dufour, and Roger Smith each carry individual philosophies that take time to understand. However, while infinitely esteemed and…
Tiffany-Signed 16800 Rolex Submariner
Yeah, alright, I’m a complete sucker for a simple Tiffany stamp. I like the distinctly American provenance and personal story it tells. Although…
1 of 50 H. Moser & Cie Pioneer C.02 for Collective LE
In the casual horologist zeitgeist, H. Moser & Cie are best known for their Swiss Alp, Swiss Cheese, and Swiss Icon master-level marketing…
Copper-Salmon Pulsations Minerva 1858 Monopusher in Steel
This is a hardcore dream chronograph and perhaps the truest expression of ‘if you know, you know’ collecting. This Minerva was released in…
FP Journe Chronomètre Bleu
As a long-standing Journe supporter, the time for me to feature a Bleu had to approach eventually. Few watches are as recognizable or…
Openworked AP Royal Oak Quantième Perpetual 25829OR
I have heard it said that art may have no other purpose than itself. I find this a useful mnemonic to delineate what…
A Reasonable Grand Seiko ‘White Birch’ SLGH005
If you’ve been even casually aware of Grand Seiko’s last year, you will be familiar with this watch. For the better part of…
Apollo XI 35th Anniversary Omega Speedmaster 3569.31
2004 was a solid year. The Nintendo DS was released, NASA’s scramjet hit 7000 mph, Taipei 101 opened, and Zuck created Facebook. Okay,…
