In horology ‘Complication‘ is a term used about the features in a mechanical timepiece that is additional to displaying hours, minutes and seconds. Some believe that these features must be directly related to time measurement in order to qualify as… Continue Reading
There is nothing particularly extravagant about Grand Seiko Spring Drive SBGA211, better known to fans as the ‘Snowflake’. The design is kept quite tight and traditional, but it is within these limits that Grand Seiko ‘Snowflake’ unfolds and goes all… Continue Reading
What is the definition of a luxury watch? The term ‘luxury watch’ is sometimes used in forums and articles discussing timepieces, but is there a more precise definition of a luxury watch and if so, what does it sound like?… Continue Reading
Today, I would like to introduce you to an interesting Tourbillon wristwatch, a feature usually reserved for luxury watches at astronomical prices. ERA Prometheus is the name and the quality is claimed to be on par with the very best… Continue Reading
Perhaps the question “Antique Pocket Watches – Outdated or Not?” really should have been reworded to just “Pocket Watches – Outdated or Not?” since antique curiosities will always be of interest to collectors, museums, auction houses, antiquarians and so on.… Continue Reading
Rolex has never produced a wristwatch called ‘President‘, ‘Presidential’, ‘Rolex President’ or ‘El Presidente‘, yet watch fans keep using these names, especially about the Day-Date, but also other Rolex models. So what is a Rolex President actually, what is the… Continue Reading