Independent watchmakers
The route of an independent watchmaker is often solitary, but distinctive – they forgo the usual trappings of traditional watchmaking routes to strike out on their own, driven by tenacity and constant refinement. We are proud to partner with Philippe Dufour, Roger W. Smith, Kari Voutilainen, Rexhep Rexhepi of AkriviA, Petermann Bédat, and others, to share their paths and curate their distinct creations.
Independent watchmakers
The route of an independent watchmaker is often solitary, but distinctive – they forgo the usual trappings of traditional watchmaking routes to strike out on their own, driven by tenacity and constant refinement. We are proud to partner with Philippe Dufour, Roger W. Smith, Kari Voutilainen, Rexhep Rexhepi of AkriviA, Petermann Bédat, and others, to share their paths and curate their distinct creations.
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.