we have been big fans of fp journe for a long time now, not so much because of their dials, i think most of us in the ts office prefer the simplicity of swiss railway clock, but because of their contribution to the art of watchmaking. check out the great video by hodinkee covering the latest fp grand sonnerie. by kt
some people are obsessed with the intricacies and delicacies of classically made timepieces. it’s true, time and the amazing machines that keep it are something to be admired, but there’s something about this rough and hunky watch that i just love… but i know nothing about it,,, anyone? any info for me so i can stalk it and make it my own. by kl
pp’s watch. i thought i had posted this but realized i hadn’t… here it is, beautiful tonneau shaped swiss, 15 jewel manual wind, wrist watch, with perlage finish on the dial. 18k solid yellow gold circa 1920’s. we’re thinking of keeping it for ourselves. by dd
from normal design, these extra plain faces have a little surprise. just enough to make you smile at time as it passes by. you can purchase here, only ¥15,000. by kl
a solid gold 1931 longines
nice curves, beautiful hands… talking about the watch not the man. by dd
original dial in white porcelain with roman numerals and original spade and poker hands.
barleycorn pattern on outer lid with original bow and crown.
case measures 49mm in sterling silver signed tiffany & Co. on cuvette and inside back cover.
17 jewel signed manual wind movement with screw down center jewel.
looking at affordability here is a beautiful example of a rare circa 1900 tiffany & company hunter case pocket watch. the manual movement in this watch is not credited to any great maker but the perfect porcelain dial buried in this rusted case is rather awesome. current value at approx $1,500. by dd
it’s true, you can never be too thin after all
there are a few ralph lauren items i do like and this is one. launched in 2009 it was perhaps bad timing, but it was years in the making and sometimes you have to forge ahead. this platinum watch with guilloche bezel is one of the series in ralph laurens recent mechanical watch collection with the piaget manufacture movements made for lauren. super thin with dimensions of 20.8mm diameter and the slim 2.10mm height. power reserve approx 40 hours. swiss respected piaget manual wind (lovely). cost for the platinum version shown is 32,000 USD.
this piece which is not considered the highlight of the collection, like the stirrup case, is still my personal favorite. yes, perhaps its over priced for a brand that is not yet considered a serious player in the small world of watch making, 32k can buy you a vintage patek or a beautiful used vacheron… one may even feel guilty to admit spending that much on a RL watch, but price aside, this is a piece i would have loved to add to my collection for its simplicity and beauty. by dd
dunhills key watch has been recreated from an original design from 1937 by alfred dunhill. if you are always losing your key, we bet you hardly ever lose your watch, now here is your chance to loose them both at the same time. brilliant. no one can tell if the key will fit your lock, but you can always try. the key watch is crafted from sterling silver and brass. by dd
the instrument is used to calculate longitude when at sea. it is enclosed in a box, mounted on gimbals and usually used on boats rather than a wrist. It has a 52-hour power reserve. officine panerai, marine chronometer, teak wood box; steel case, panerai OP XX calibre. by dd
a product of the bauhaus generation, max bill was walter gropius‘ pupil and kindred spirit of le corbusier and mies van der rohe. characterized by a clarity of design and precise proportions, his work as a painter, architect, sculptor, teacher and designer amply demonstrates his virtuosity as a designer and creative artist. in 1962 swiss artist max bill (1908-1994) designed a few mechanical watches for the german company junghans. i love it’s delicate functionalism and elegant minimalism. by kl
a beautiful very rare mechanical cartier reverso dual time zone from the late 1970’s. I’d take this over the original jaeger le coultre version for its rarity… anyday. beautiful half-moon shaped lugs. one side has a white dial with black roman numbers. the other side has a champagne dial with black roman numbers. look closely the crowns are hidden on the top and bottom of the body of the watch. both movements are “manual wind” movements. if you come across one it would be around +17K and probably a lucky find by dd
possibly one of the nicer modern (currently available) dials on the market. note the seconds/minutes dials at 12 and 6 o’clock in vertical position. this is rare and requires the movement to be altered to accomodate. I am not generally a big fan of IWC, especially their branding image, but the potuguese stands on its own. it was named, in this last century, after 2 portuguese merchants who arranged for IWC to provide them with a wrist watch, containing pocket watch movements, which at that time was the closest thing to maritime chronometer quality. while accuracy was their paramount concern, its the design that keeps it modern to this day. The 79350-caliber movement with its rate of 28,800 beats per hour guarantees the legendary precision expected of a watch with a provenance in sea travel. however actual NYC users records, dif than those maritime users, proves that annual cleanings are needed at approx $600 a round to keep it ticking. approx 13k in white gold. by dd
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