Books & Art
Although watches are certainly the center of attention here, our curated selection of books and art rivals our collection in terms of rarity and skill.
Some of these texts act as the perfect complement for the seasoned collector looking to dive even deeper into horology and to possess a piece of history, while our choice of art depicts watches in extraordinarily creative ways.
From a specially bound copy of The Art of Breguet by George Daniels, one of the most ground-breaking books on watches in the 21st century, to a gorgeously detailed drawing of one of F.P. Journe’s first wristwatches, keep an eye on our Books & Art section to make sure that you don’t miss any potential treasures that could be the perfect finishing touch to your collection.
Books & Art
Although watches are certainly the center of attention here, our curated selection of books and art rivals our collection in terms of rarity and skill.
Some of these texts act as the perfect complement for the seasoned collector looking to dive even deeper into horology and to possess a piece of history, while our choice of art depicts watches in extraordinarily creative ways.
From a specially bound copy of The Art of Breguet by George Daniels, one of the most ground-breaking books on watches in the 21st century, to a gorgeously detailed drawing of one of F.P. Journe’s first wristwatches, keep an eye on our Books & Art section to make sure that you don’t miss any potential treasures that could be the perfect finishing touch to your collection.
Independent Watchmakers Reinventing the Future
Discussing the future in relation to mechanical watchmaking is difficult and rather paradoxical. Fundamentally, watches have not changed very much since the days of Breguet and, arguably, every watchmaker creates their pieces with longevity in mind.
The Birth of Ultra-Thin, Automatic Perpetual Calendars
The concept of an ultra-thin, automatic perpetual calendar seems like an obvious one in classic watchmaking – pairing one of the most prestigious complications with a convenient winding system and a slim, discrete profile. However, it would take the complete disruption of the industry, with the advent of the Quartz Crisis, for it to appear. Once the first one was released, it spawned an entire category, which feels distinctly its own.