GPS has largely replaced traditional celestial navigation Consider a navigator using a chronograph to measure the time it takes for a celestial body to transit the observer’s meridian. By applying spherical trigonometry, the navigator can calculate the di
School holidays for the kids and they wanted to see something new, so… OK, Dubai itself wasn’t new for them, so we built in some day trips to expand the horizon. By the time this one came along the family decided that they were tired already and needed a
Take off: crisp clean air. Snow-capped mountains. Green valleys Landing: Desert. Desert. Air pollution visible as a layer below the skies. “Surely, of all the wonders of the world, the horizon is the greatest.” – Freya Stark
Thrilled to add this captivating piece to my collection! In past posts, I speculated that a Lange 1 would possibly be next on my horizon. I was fortunate to own the regular Lange 1 in pink gold a few years ago, however I came to find it kind of a challeng
But, like I mentioned to Jon, I was laser-focused on seeing the new Portugieser Automatics. I absolutely love the 1815 Up/Down. That one has been tugging at my heart for years now. This may be the year to make it a reality . . . Thanks, my friend!🥂
What a fun quest! Question - did you see the portugieser 40 auto in horizon blue? That has been on my mind a lot. I like the 40mm and big sub seconds. I wish a little thinner (11.8 IIRC)- but I guess same as a gmt🤷♂️ the 1921 always looks good too.
After a drenching rain for over 24 hours, it’s starting to clear up here in New England. The late afternoon palette of colors is quite special this time of day. And yes, the SM300 Heritage has been glued to my wrist for one week straight ! 😉 Have a great
But I imagine that it is very horizon-broadening to live or work in such a country for a while. When were you there? Here are a few photos, at least from Oman. Can you spot any similarities? Entrance to Mutrah Souq: Grand Sultan Qaboos Mosque: Fish market
A beautiful timepiece which makes us day dream with exotic far places, places we know and love, places we would love to discover some day. An old Patek advertising for the ref 1415 read: "This wrist watch is for the man whose interests go beyond the horiz