Collaborations
Collaborations in this day and age are somewhat of a trend, from the world of cutting edge streetwear to interior design. We often expound upon the genius of one watchmaker, but what happens when two of them work in harmony together? From the Legacy Machine created by Kari Voutilainen and Max Busser to the architectural beauty of the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tadao Ando edition, each results in something which feels greater than the sum of its parts.
Collaborations
Collaborations in this day and age are somewhat of a trend, from the world of cutting edge streetwear to interior design. We often expound upon the genius of one watchmaker, but what happens when two of them work in harmony together? From the Legacy Machine created by Kari Voutilainen and Max Busser to the architectural beauty of the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tadao Ando edition, each results in something which feels greater than the sum of its parts.
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.