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The search for (horological) grails is the search for illumination!
The search for (horological) grails is the search for illumination!
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December 9, 2025 at 6:58 PM
A pink gold Patek Philippe Ref. 1415 'World Time' watch sold for CHF 444,500 at auction, setting a record despite criticism for its flawed craftsmanship and unconventional design.
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A Patek Philippe 1415 ‘World Time’ With Rare ‘Flat’ but Dyslexic Bezel at Phillips
A pink gold Patek Philippe Ref. 1415 ‘World Time’ with a regular non-enamel dial but a peculiar ‘flat’ bezel was just sold at Phillips in Geneva for the impressive sum of CH…
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November 28, 2025 at 9:06 PM
A pink gold Patek Philippe Ref. 1415 'World Time' watch sold for CHF 444,500 at auction, setting a record despite criticism for its flawed craftsmanship and unconventional design.
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A controversial Sotheby's auction featured a "Frankenstein" Blancpain Fifty Fathoms watch, raising concerns about authenticity and the brand's misrepresentation of its historical roots.
Sotheby’s New York Goes Full Frankenstein – A Made-Up Vintage Blancpain Fifty Fathoms ‘Bronze’
Auction houses do not always get it right, as many of my articles have shown. Not getting it right is one thing, but going ahead with a sale after Perezcope alerts you to an obvious Frankenstein wa…
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October 30, 2025 at 8:06 PM
A controversial Sotheby's auction featured a "Frankenstein" Blancpain Fifty Fathoms watch, raising concerns about authenticity and the brand's misrepresentation of its historical roots.
Glance at the #Halloween decorations in the article below and you'd think it came from any modern source.
Now check out the date...
Now check out the date...
October 7, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Glance at the #Halloween decorations in the article below and you'd think it came from any modern source.
Now check out the date...
Now check out the date...
Who else thinks #UlysseNardin should bring back this historic logo on their #watches?
September 30, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Who else thinks #UlysseNardin should bring back this historic logo on their #watches?
Daniel JeanRichard's name is legendary, as is his position as the originator of watchmaking in the Swiss Jura mountains. But the tale of the young man who taught himself to repair and build #watches is really an allegory of the birth of the industry!
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Reconsidering the Folklore of Daniel JeanRichard - Grail Watch
Daniel JeanRichard, often hailed as the first watchmaker of the Neuchâtel Mountains, symbolizes the genesis of Swiss watchmaking. His achievements extend beyond legend; he established the system of établissage, fostering craftsmanship in the region. By imparting skills and coordinating production, JeanRichard transformed the local economy and shaped horology for centuries.
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September 26, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Daniel JeanRichard's name is legendary, as is his position as the originator of watchmaking in the Swiss Jura mountains. But the tale of the young man who taught himself to repair and build #watches is really an allegory of the birth of the industry!
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From the "Everything Old is New Again" department, here's a 1928 story of a jeweler who bought a flashy yellow Baby #Peugeot sports car with applied advertisements for his shop. Should we call that a wrap? It certainly is "a little gem!" #Advertising #Watches
September 19, 2025 at 2:07 PM
From the "Everything Old is New Again" department, here's a 1928 story of a jeweler who bought a flashy yellow Baby #Peugeot sports car with applied advertisements for his shop. Should we call that a wrap? It certainly is "a little gem!" #Advertising #Watches
I'm glad I don't rely on an Eska No. 3 to wake me up!
September 17, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I'm glad I don't rely on an Eska No. 3 to wake me up!
September 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
You probably know the name Urban Jürgensen, one of the greatest #watchmakers of the 19th century. But wait until you hear about his little brother Jörgen Jörgensen (1780–1845), the "Dog Days King" who executed a coup and took over #Iceland!
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August 28, 2025 at 2:10 PM
You probably know the name Urban Jürgensen, one of the greatest #watchmakers of the 19th century. But wait until you hear about his little brother Jörgen Jörgensen (1780–1845), the "Dog Days King" who executed a coup and took over #Iceland!
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Occasionally in my research I come across a really eye-popping primary source document like this one, and I thought I would share it with you all!
DuBois et fils was one of the most important and respected watchmaking firms in the world for two centuries!
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#watches #history
DuBois et fils was one of the most important and respected watchmaking firms in the world for two centuries!
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August 26, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Today's watch: vintage Enicar Sherpa Super Divette! EPSA Supercompressor case!
July 2, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Today's watch: vintage Enicar Sherpa Super Divette! EPSA Supercompressor case!
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Wow. California Sen. Alex Padilla is wrestled and detained by federal officers after showing up to DHS Sec. Kristi Noem's press conference in LA. (video from Bill Melugin of Fox News)
June 12, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Wow. California Sen. Alex Padilla is wrestled and detained by federal officers after showing up to DHS Sec. Kristi Noem's press conference in LA. (video from Bill Melugin of Fox News)
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And who were these talented craftspeople? Many were immigrants from France, Italy, or Germany. Or they came from families that descended from the Huguenots, who were Calvinist Protestants that escaped religious persecution in France and landed around Europe, including Geneva.
June 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM
And who were these talented craftspeople? Many were immigrants from France, Italy, or Germany. Or they came from families that descended from the Huguenots, who were Calvinist Protestants that escaped religious persecution in France and landed around Europe, including Geneva.
When Swiss law first allowed companies to register brands and trademarks in the late 19th century, many watchmakers rushed to register one. But it was not yet clear exactly what a trademark was or how it should be used. Many "missed the mark", if you forgive the pun! /1
June 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
When Swiss law first allowed companies to register brands and trademarks in the late 19th century, many watchmakers rushed to register one. But it was not yet clear exactly what a trademark was or how it should be used. Many "missed the mark", if you forgive the pun! /1
A week in and I'm still reaching for the new Sinn 613 UTC nearly every day. Wore it all weekend while working outside. Wearing it with a dress shirt today. It's the real deal!
#watches
#watches
March 31, 2025 at 5:16 PM
A week in and I'm still reaching for the new Sinn 613 UTC nearly every day. Wore it all weekend while working outside. Wearing it with a dress shirt today. It's the real deal!
#watches
#watches
Here it is! My new Sinn 613 St UTC is a "civilian" homage to the legendary EZM1, with a complicated movement reminiscent of the SZ02. #watches
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March 20, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Here it is! My new Sinn 613 St UTC is a "civilian" homage to the legendary EZM1, with a complicated movement reminiscent of the SZ02. #watches
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Today's Nomos Tangomat GMT has the classic Tangente case, the in-house automatic movement, and a very low-key GMT complication: Press the button at 2 to advance the central hour hand through 24 time zones with airport codes shown at 9; home time is shown at 3 on a 24 hour scale! #watches
March 17, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Today's Nomos Tangomat GMT has the classic Tangente case, the in-house automatic movement, and a very low-key GMT complication: Press the button at 2 to advance the central hour hand through 24 time zones with airport codes shown at 9; home time is shown at 3 on a 24 hour scale! #watches
Wearing one of my delightful weirdo #watches today!
After finding a rough example at a swap meet I searched 3 years for this sweetie to pop up. Love the faceted crystal, textured green dial, and "Space Invaders" markers. Don't love the draggy date corrector on the otherwise-good Cal. 5200!
After finding a rough example at a swap meet I searched 3 years for this sweetie to pop up. Love the faceted crystal, textured green dial, and "Space Invaders" markers. Don't love the draggy date corrector on the otherwise-good Cal. 5200!
March 14, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Wearing one of my delightful weirdo #watches today!
After finding a rough example at a swap meet I searched 3 years for this sweetie to pop up. Love the faceted crystal, textured green dial, and "Space Invaders" markers. Don't love the draggy date corrector on the otherwise-good Cal. 5200!
After finding a rough example at a swap meet I searched 3 years for this sweetie to pop up. Love the faceted crystal, textured green dial, and "Space Invaders" markers. Don't love the draggy date corrector on the otherwise-good Cal. 5200!
I've wanted a Sinn #watch for a long time. They're maybe the most-legit tool watch brand, focused on innovative materials and cases, useful complications, and incredible value. I decided to pull the trigger yesterday on an incredible diving chrono that ticks all the boxes for me! More next week!
March 14, 2025 at 1:59 PM
I've wanted a Sinn #watch for a long time. They're maybe the most-legit tool watch brand, focused on innovative materials and cases, useful complications, and incredible value. I decided to pull the trigger yesterday on an incredible diving chrono that ticks all the boxes for me! More next week!
When I visited the new @moserwatches boutique at @stephensilver in Menlo Park California last week I was lucky enough to get some hands-on time with the new Streamliner Tourbillon Skeleton Boutique Edition. It's just gorgeous and impeccably finished.
February 23, 2025 at 7:48 PM
When I visited the new @moserwatches boutique at @stephensilver in Menlo Park California last week I was lucky enough to get some hands-on time with the new Streamliner Tourbillon Skeleton Boutique Edition. It's just gorgeous and impeccably finished.
I picked up something really special this week at Stephen Silver in Menlo Park: The new Louis Erard x Vianney Halter Le Régulateur Part II!
I love the playful details pulled from the Antiqua and the little touches: A unique case, riveted bezel and crown, and of course the multi-piece bi-metal dial.
I love the playful details pulled from the Antiqua and the little touches: A unique case, riveted bezel and crown, and of course the multi-piece bi-metal dial.
February 20, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I picked up something really special this week at Stephen Silver in Menlo Park: The new Louis Erard x Vianney Halter Le Régulateur Part II!
I love the playful details pulled from the Antiqua and the little touches: A unique case, riveted bezel and crown, and of course the multi-piece bi-metal dial.
I love the playful details pulled from the Antiqua and the little touches: A unique case, riveted bezel and crown, and of course the multi-piece bi-metal dial.
I stopped H. Moser & Cie. boutique in Menlo Park, California yesterday with a good friend. Such an amazing experience! They also have a MB&F boutique, and a great selection of independent watchmakers at Stephen Silver. Of course we both had to take something home!
February 19, 2025 at 2:29 PM
I stopped H. Moser & Cie. boutique in Menlo Park, California yesterday with a good friend. Such an amazing experience! They also have a MB&F boutique, and a great selection of independent watchmakers at Stephen Silver. Of course we both had to take something home!
By the way, the giant ugly blingy watch that Tom Brady is wearing at the #SuperBowl is apparently a Jacob & Co. Caviar Tourbillon. It cost three quarters of a million bucks.
Caviar Tourbillon | Jacob & Co.
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February 10, 2025 at 2:32 AM
By the way, the giant ugly blingy watch that Tom Brady is wearing at the #SuperBowl is apparently a Jacob & Co. Caviar Tourbillon. It cost three quarters of a million bucks.