Parmigiani

It's been a long time I didn't post a fresh photo of one of my favorite modern Rolex. Best, Nicolas

I never drive classic cars in the rain, so these static pictures will have to suffice!

Going through some old holiday snaps..... Ko Olina... Waikiki ....Diamond Head in the background. Airplane... still Happy Hour...

Around 1850, Jean-Adrien Philippe , co-founder of Patek Philippe, developed a movement with independent dead seconds based on a Victorin Piguet & Cie ebauche . The independent seconds hand can be activated on demand via a pusher located on the band of the case (at 4 o'clock if the crown is at 3 o'cl

Tonda PF Minute Rattrapante. Reference PCF904-1020001-100182 While snapping this shot I was mesmerized by the slow beat, 21,600 vph, action of the balance wheel. In the fall, I'll retrieve it from the vault and the love affair will begin again. In my opinion, this Tonda PF Minute Rattrapante introdu

Having been a previous Audi R8 owner (hardtops and convertibles), which to date have been my favorite cars to own, I was quite excited to see this article about its spiritual successor, the Nuvolari: https://monochrome-watches.com/the-petrolhead-corner-audi-nuvolari-v8-hybrid-supercar-499-1001-horse

Issued in 1994, in LE of 100 pieces in yellow gold, 50 in rose gold, 50 in white gold and only 3 in platinum. Another marvel from the past from our favorite blue maison. Best, Nicolas

I had the opportunity to preview the Phillips auction on Thursday and then was present in person at the auction when the Journe hammered at 11.6 million, breaking the previous record. It was fun to watch. Overall very strong results.

Been thinking for a while that a quartz powered "grab and go" watch would be very convenient. Battery powered quartz watches are however a no-go for me and therefore my interest shifted more to solar powered movements. The market for solar powered quartz watches is mostly dominated by Seiko and Citi