Les arts du Grand Feu cloisonné sur cadran et dans le design joaillier

The arts of Grand Feu cloisonné on dials and in jewelry design “Smalti a Fuoco_ Un’arte di Sottecchio” The art of Cloisonné and, more generally, Enamel has seen…

UG 1965 – A New Design Language

I have been collecting watches since I was a kid. Back then, it wasn’t so much about collecting as it was enjoying different watches. My journey started almost…

Hokusai – Master for none. Master of all.

Introduction I have been interested in Japanese art for as long as I can remember, particularly in woodblock printing. This ancient tradition opened new realms of imagination. A…

Unconditioned Love – Omega Seamaster Date Bumper 1952, Honeycomb, cal. 353 bumper

The watch presented here has its own particular place in my heart. The first serious watch to be purchased in Ebay, by me, and the one gave me thoughts over thoughts as a first hand collector.

Time to Strike – Gerald  Genta Success Stroke 1995, Steel case, MOP Dial Cal. 899 Automatic (JLC based). Limited example known.

Gerald Genta. A name that nowadays is in the mouths of many and that not so long ago was alone walking a path of experimentation. Undoubtedly he manages…

The Devil in the Details IWC Ingenieur Chronograph Alarm ref 9515 – 34 mm Gilt  dial  18k Gold case

At this point you will think I am redundant. I often speak about Gerald Genta and its contribution. I did so but I purposely did not enter into…

Kickstarter is ON PRE LAUNCH

Here we are. We finally can share with you our beloved project. A Kickstarter campaign for Janus watch-roll. As you you I am a watch enthusiast and a…

Cartier Pasha ref 2388 – Design for a King.

This is an indirect retrospective to what will introduce the next chapter of a series of short essays on how watch cases challenge the notion of form and…

Rolex ref 6484 Honeycomb `56. The missed out runner.

Rolex ref 6484 Honeycomb dial 1956, Steel case, white honeycomb Dial Cal. 710 Rolex Adhler Manual The story of space adventure and their wristwatch has long been treated…

Deconstructivism of space – Chapter II

A series of short essays on how watch cases challenge the notion of form and deconstruct the space. Cartier Tank Basculante, 1985. Time is all We have Cartier…