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As a privilege of Club 58 member, my wife and I have had the opportunity to visit Minerva/ Montblanc Manufacture at Villeret, Switzerland one week ago, during our summer Europe trip for daughter’s graduation ceremony. The dream-like visit started by limousine picking us up from our hotel at Geneva.

During my recent stay in Paris, I went to try on the new A. Lange & Söhne 34 mm 1815 . The only available variant was the rose gold one, ref. 220.037 , to which I was most attracted anyway. I was able to compare its fit and presence on the wrist with the rose gold 38.5 mm variant, ref. 235.032 (my w

Anyone exciting as of late? It feels like a lot of new independents came around ~2020/2021 with the COVID bump but not too many new players since.

Rob English, who lives in my town, is one of the preeminent steel frame builders, arguably in the world. We're very lucky to have him in our town. He makes some splendid cycling machines.

Michelin star Peking duck; a crap load of scooters like a freaking takeover; Great Wall; Summer Palace; Forbidden City; Did I say a shit load of scooters?

Christian Horner is out as principal of Red Bull. Built one of the most successful teams in F1 and is now out during a subpar season, hmmmmm.

A special gem in my collection. It’s on the original LeCoultre metal-stretch bracelet. Cheers, HSTE

Called in to see an old friend at one of my favourite lunch venues and had delicious and healthy (ish) dish. It Hope everyone is having a good week and finding time to enjoy the better things in life. Best Captain