Collectables
Occasionally, we come across some pretty special things. Sometimes refined, sometimes indulgent, they're united by the fact that we just know we have to have them. Be it Jaeger-LeCoultre travel clocks, which take us back to the first days of jet-set international travel, or decadent Hermès money clips from the early 20th century, all of these reminds us of how certain special objects can punctuate our lives.
Collectables
Occasionally, we come across some pretty special things. Sometimes refined, sometimes indulgent, they're united by the fact that we just know we have to have them. Be it Jaeger-LeCoultre travel clocks, which take us back to the first days of jet-set international travel, or decadent Hermès money clips from the early 20th century, all of these reminds us of how certain special objects can punctuate our lives.
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.