Author: tapir_ffm

Owner Review: Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 3919 by @watchesandwords

Looking good is more important than being practical: Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 3919 The perfect design for a time-only watch A simple time-only elegant wristwatch is, for my taste, the most beautiful watch you can wear as your daily watch. At the same time, it is obviously incredibly difficult to find such a watch, because,…
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20/05/2025
Owner Review: Wyler Dynawind by @notawatchsnob1

A Unique Piece of American History I’m excited to share a truly special timepiece with a powerful story. This vintage Wyler watch belonged to the legendary Harry Belafonte—a birthday gift from the owner of Wyler Watches. It wasn’t just worn, it witnessed history. Belafonte, known for hits like Day-O and Jump in the Line, was…
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29/04/2025
Owner Review: Marathon OSAR-D by @brewedtime

Why This Marathon Completed A Dream My journey to discovering this watch takes me all the way back to my teenage years in England. Sitting in front of the old family PC, firing up the internet, and diving deep into the pages of watch forums. It was here, in the early days of the web,…
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25/03/2025
Owner Review: Lundis Bleus Royal Blue Grand Feu Enamel by @watchesandwords

Isn´t she lovely, isn´t she wonderful (Stevie Wonder) What a surprise, what a discovery I first became aware of Lundis Bleus watches electronically in January 2021, when Bastien Vuilliomenet, Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron talked about Lundis Bleus watches, craftsmanship, the work of independents, enamel, design and artisanship in episode 32 of my favourite podcast…
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11/03/2025
A visit to the museum of Longines in Saint-Imier

Last year I had the opportunity to visit the Museum of Longines. It is actually free of charge, but can only be visited as a part of a guided tour, hence you have to book it via the website. Although I strongly recommend that you do this whenever you are in Switzerland for watches you…
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21/02/2025
Owner Review: Chanel J12 by @tapir_ffm

The year is 2000. The millennium bug has not plunged us into chaos, and Japanese designer Issey Miyake launches the modern and “mathematical” «Bao Bao bag», which can be seen on the arm of Zaha Hadid, among others. Shortly afterwards, a much more significant (design) classic appears in the form of the iPod – which…
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11/02/2025
Editorial: … and another timeline about watch companies

While reading a book about various watchmaking companies it appeared to me that, yes it was ages ago, that Audemars Piguet made this and also ages ago that Patek Philippe made that … but that made me wonder, what does «ages ago» even mean? Would placing these key events on a timeline illustrate this with…
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21/01/2025
Owner Review: Longines HydroConquest by @danghorology

My Dream Watch, My Forever Watch Sometimes, life gifts you a moment so perfect, it feels almost cinematic. Picture this: soaring above the breathtaking landscapes of Northam, Western Australia, in a hot air balloon on my first anniversary with my partner. Amidst the serenity of the skies, I was handed a gift that would change…
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14/01/2025
Owner Review: Baltic Mr Classic Salmon by @danghorology

The Watch That Stole My 30s (In the Best) Turning 30 comes with a mix of emotions. Some people throw lavish parties, others take existential naps. Me? I got this stunning Baltic watch, and let me tell you – it’s the real MVP of my milestone birthday. Forget cake and candles; this beauty is the…
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07/01/2025
Owner Review: Zenith Captain Winsor by @tapir_ffm

Three wishes, two icons, one watch Kinder Surprise! That’s three wishes altogether!? You know that’s not possible. > I would love to have an exciting movement to look at … > and a column wheel chronograph to play around with … > and as a sweet topping: I really want an annual calendar by Ludwig…
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10/12/2024