amanicoIn the world of watchmaking, finishing involves ensuring parts work together flawlessly, with techniques like matching up going-train parts and adjusting diameters within microns. Decorations like diamond-cut sinks and counterpiercing enhance aesthetics. Traditional techniques include Circular polish, Diamond moulding, and Cotes de Genève. While finishing is more functional, decoration adds prestige to a brand, exemplified by Jaeger-Lecoultre's Gyrotourbillon II....">Story

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foverstaA few days ago, I was invited to a very special celebration in Paris: the 21th anniversary of Parmigiani Fleurier and at the same time, the second anniversary of the Salon Parmigiani in the capital of France. The Salon Parmigiani is one of my fav horological places in Paris. For two main reasons: its location, in the arcade of the Palais Royal Gardens and because the staff always offers a warm welcome to the visitors. I like the concept put in place by Parmigiani...">Story

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Baron - Mr RedThe most recent edition of the Patek Philippe magazine (Volume IV, Number 3) provided a fascinating article about the Reference 5970. The article described the 5970 as a watch with “cult status” representing the ‘quintessence of complicated watchmaking at Patek Philippe.” That is high praise indeed. Many have argued that the perpetual calendar chronograph is the most important watch in Patek Philippe’s history. I think the origins of this type of thinking stem from the vintage classics; 1518 and 2499...">Story

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foverstaThe Mille Miglia race celebrates its 90th anniversary and Chopard, as a major partner of the event could not miss the opportunity to celebrate this venerable milestone. Contrary to common beliefs, the race, as it is configured nowadays, is not a pleasant ride behind the wheel of historic and classic racing cars on charming Italian roads. Mixing regularity tests with journeys on roads open to traffic, it requires from the competing teams a concentration at all times and a great physical condition, the stages ... ...">Story

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Baron - Mr RedBased on the novel entitled “John MacNab” by John Buchan in 1925, the “MacNab” has become something of a legend amongst hunters. Explained briefly, it involves the bagging of a stag, a salmon and a brace of grouse within one day (between dawn and dusk). The Field magazine describes it as a thrilling test of sporting skill. It could have been pheasant, rabbit or pigeon...">Story

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foverstaI have to warn you about something: Summer is getting closer (and so think about your shape!). But why did I guess this? Simply because Audemars Piguet has just released two watches (one for men, one for ladies) in a context of a limited edition which celebates the 50th anniversary of the famous Byblos Palace Hotel in Saint-Tropez. So the conclusion is easy: the watches are perfect for spending nice holidays under the hot sun of the South of France. To be honest with you, I will not write a large novel about .....">Story

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Ares501 - Mr GreenDear friends Summer is easily taking grip on Northern hemisphere Time to move to North America to meet our next POTM that has just passed 7K post benchmark You all know this gentleman already but let's take a closer look Sit and enjoy Yours D 1. Please introduce yourself! Michael Paduano; Mike; Padj; others censored; still others on request. Part-time Attorney-At-Law, in New Jersey, USA. Really old...">Story

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MTFThe Secret L'Epee Fiona Krüger Vanitas Clock Having kept the secret for 9 weeks since my sneak peek at Baselworld 2017 under pain of Death, I am finally unburdened from the haunting L'Epee Fiona Krüger Vanitas Clock. PuristS will be familiar with the skull theme as we have seen skull watches from many brands like Richard Mille, Speake-Marin, Hublot, Bell & Ross, Romain Jerome, Hajime Asaoka and even HYT. In the last few years, this theme has been in the purview of the Queen of Skulls - Fiona Krüger. PuristSPro .....">Story

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KMII'A journey is a person in itself; no two are alike. And all plans, safeguards, policing, and coercion are fruitless. We find that after years of struggle that we do not take a trip; a trip takes us.' John Steinbeck We may not be in the territory of years yet, and struggle is most certainly not how I would describe my moderator role here. Yet the journey towards my first Montblanc piece was neither straightforward, nor easy...">Story

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amanicoLet's start by the beginning. Several years ago, I saw a strange watch for sale from the Sixties, at an auction. It was said that it was Joe Di Maggio's own watch, and it came with the box, which is as original as the watch. As I know nothing about base ball, I knew nothing about Joe Di Maggio, but what intrigued me was the watch...">Story

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