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.
What makes a transitional watch?
Evolutions in watchmaking are rarely quick or abrupt. Things evolve gradually, shifting from one state to another over an extended period of time. Because of this, it's sometimes possible to pinpoint watches that are arguably transitional in nature, marking those changes, in a subtle, but noticeable way.
A Collector’s Guide to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ref. 14790
We have long been fascinated with mid-size executions of iconic designs, notably the Nautilus and the Royal Oak. Having recently had the opportunity to visit the archives at Audemars Piguet in Le Brassus, we thought this was the perfect opportunity for an in-depth Collector's Guide on the most distinctive of the mid-size Royal Oak references - the 14790.