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Owner Review: Bell & Ross BR05 Skeleton
It was during the Melbourne lockdown that I attended WatchFest 2020 online. I think I was already with whisky in hand, but before or after Manu cooked the thickest piece of meat I’ve ever seen. The Melbourne Bell & Ross boutique guys came online and showed us some of their current range. My understanding of…
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Owner Review: Roger Dubuis Excalibur Carbon Skeleton
There’s a definite “Flintstones Meets Haute Horology” vibe to the “modern stone-age” design of the carbon Roger Dubuis Excalibur Carbon Skeleton. The dichotomy between its rough carbon case and meticulously-finished skeletonized movement (which requires 530 man-hours to complete) makes this watch utterly original. It’s also incredibly light due to the forged carbon case – and…
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Owner Review: Sarpaneva Nocturne
One of my last trips prior to the pandemic took me to my company’s headquarters in Stockholm. On my way home, I managed to squeeze in a quick stopover in Helsinki. While there, I reached out to Stepan of Sarpaneva to see if I could swing by and visit his workshop. He was not only…
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R&R – The Beast of Jean Claude Biver
Welcome to the horology world’s ultimate watchmaking podcast network. On this episode of Rob & the Regulator, Artisian Watch Technician Alex and Ex Richard Mille employee Rob talk about the latest releases from the watch industry. Including the BiveR watches Carillon tourbillon Biver. The fine quality alcohol consumed sensibly on this podcast is provided by…
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Editorial – Kieser Design – how a watch is actually made
Kieser Design is a relatively new brand from Frankfurt, Germany, producing watches, which don’t look like your average timepiece. To make the best use of this article, have a look at https://en.kieserdesign.de first, to get an impression of the kind of watch we are talking about. The basic idea of Matthias Kieser designing this watch…
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Owner review: Seiko SMW004A Metronome
Watch complications vary from traditional to contemporary, whimsical to necessary, and watch brands are always combining complications to display horological prowess and open up new market trends. But how about combining rhythm and timekeeping as a complication within the Seiko SMW004A Metronome watch. A striking quartz watch which has the ability to produce a beat…
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Owner review: Hermes Sesame SM1.710
I have been considering adding a skeleton watch to my collection. I have always been fascinated by the open dial where you are able to view the movement and all the components of the watch. While browsing watch boutiques I happen to come across the Hermes Sesame SM1.710. It really caught my eye. It seems…
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Rob & The Regulator – Vulcain Cricket
Welcome to the horology world’s ultimate watchmaking podcast network. On this episode of Rob & the Regulator, Artisian Watch Technician Alex and Ex Richard Mille employee Rob talk about the latest releases from the watch industry. Including the Ulysses Nardin Freak S. The fine quality alcohol consumed sensibly on this podcast is provided by Milton…
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Owner review: Citizen Silver Leaf Lacquer NB1060-12L
The way I typically decide to buy a watch is very deliberate, reading multiple reviews, watching youtube videos and memorizing all the specs. I’ll try on the watch if possible in stores then I’ll hit every manner of website to try to track the lowest prices. That wasn’t the case with the Citizen Silver Leaf…
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Two & A Half Watchmakers – GPHG 2022 Part Deux
Welcome to the horology world’s ultimate watchmaking podcast network. On this episode of Two & A Half Watchmakers, Artisian Watch Technician Alex, Ex Richard Mille employee Rob and Rolex watchmaker Michael talk about the best and worst picks from the GPHG awards 2022. The fine quality alcohol consumed sensibly on this podcast is provided by…
