Independents

When it's a blue dial Vacheron Constantin Overseas 4520V 😂

Solar Seiko chronograpgh

Amanico was gracious enough in my intro post to ask to know more about me. By way of sharing, I'll dig up some, perchance interesting photos (maybe). As a youth, my father worked for Westinghouse. That took us to Iran during the time of the Shah, and after a few weeks in Tehran for his corporate ori

The Rolex Milgauss Reference 1019 “CERN dial” occupies a unique place at the intersection of science, engineering, and horology. Created during the golden age of experimental physics, it was designed for scientists working in high-magnetic environments such as those at CERN, where ordinary mechanica

Let’s face it—there are many, many watches out now with beautiful dials. From the many remarkable dials of Grand Seiko to the master-level guilloche work of Voutilainen, and everything in between, there are countless wonderful examples. But my favorite, as of now, comes from the geniuses at De Bethu

I am keeping a very last one for later... Best, Nicolas

Few pieces each year truly stop seasoned collectors in their tracks—but the Patek Philippe 6105G Celestial Sunrise and Sunset did exactly that for me. After years of following the evolution of Patek’s astronomical complications, I didn’t expect to be this genuinely moved. And yet, here we are—this m

After getting some gym time in.

I was really hoping to see the white enamel dial with the blue-coated movement in white gold: Note: Image courtesy of Monochrome Unfortunately, I had to settle for the platinum iteration with the black enamel dial and black-coated movement: I love the return to this smaller-diameter Tradition! But t

JLC has entered the over-saturated integrated bracelet segment with their Master Control Chronometre Date Power Reserve: We’re looking at a case diameter of 39mm: Thickness is at 9.2mm: She’s brought to life by their new in-house Calibre 738 automatic movement, which undergoes HPG (High-Precision Gu