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chronological overview of the styles, trends, technical...
chronological overview of the styles, trends, technical features, and influences that have shaped watchmaking over the past 100 years, from the 1920s to the present day: 1920s: Art Deco and the Rise of the Wristwatch * Style: Art Deco. Geometric lines, stylized patterns, use of precious materials like platinum, diamonds, and enamel. Rectangular, tonneau (barrel), […]
Simply the Perfect Patek Philippe The Patek...
Simply the Perfect Patek Philippe The Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar ref. 3940 is a watch that nears absolute perfection. There is no simpler way to say it. This watch is downright fantastic. First released in 1985 during tough times but despite the adverse times the 3940 became a rapid success, which led it to a […]
Overshadowed Giant There is real opportunity with...
Overshadowed Giant There is real opportunity with the Patek Philippe 3970, people are not really aware of that fact. It has long been agreed that the 3970 is perhaps the world’s most undervalued perpetual chronograph. Explanation? No one really knows. The balance of the watch is absolutely incredible, at 36mm it wears like a charm […]
Patek Philippe “Flying Saucer” or “Padellone” The...
Patek Philippe “Flying Saucer” or “Padellone” The Patek Philippe ref.3448 is one of the most beautifully designed watches in existence. Records indicate 580 examples were made between 1962 and 1981 (Our 3448 hails from 1971.) Design When the watch was released in 1962 critics described it as an elegant yet futuristic watch because it strayed […]
Patek Philippe Shocks The World In 1976...
Patek Philippe Shocks The World In 1976 Patek Philippe shocked the world with the launch of the first Nautilus model. During this time luxury sport watches had to be by default ultra thin and made from solid gold. No one dreamt a premier Swiss watch manufacturer to come out with a ship’s porthole inspired stainless […]
New scholarship, delivered quietly.
New scholarship, delivered quietly.