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Last year, I decided to celebrate my birthday in Geneva so I took my partner on her first ever trip to one of my favourite cities. I love Geneva not only due to the obvious attractions but for the sce

Both these watches although different in form and function have two things in common - superbly finished movements and elegance personified. I know the Little Lange is aimed at the female market but I

This week at the Philips auction in New York, all eyes will be on Paul Newman's Daytona. I noticed though that a very rare Patek Philippe will be auctioned, which for me personally, is my favourite wa

Retirement has been nothing short of an enjoyable revelation but it has not stopped me from dreaming about the next watch. Too much time on one's hands can result in the sinful pilgrimage to watch sho

but I am one who often compares apples and oranges (for the record, I prefer bananas! ) I have discovered one thing during my first 6 weeks of retirement. I seem to be terribly busy doing absolutely n

I was in the UK over the last week attending my son's graduation and had a day off to myself to embark on my customary watch pilgrimage to the Patek salon and the various arcades in Mayfair when I cam

I have always been fascinated by jump hour watches and none more so than the 3969R issued in a limited edition of 450 pieces to commemorate Patek's 150th anniversary. Prices have remained firm and few

I must be a magnet for predicaments as I seem to be in search of the ultimate watches in terms of fit, comfort, dial, movement, elegance and accuracy and function. Whereas many may settle for an extre

I must confess I was not sure whether to include this post on the Patek forum or the independents but I would like to give both watches a fair chance so I opted for the independents. At the SIHH this