Less is More
Sometimes, what matters most is being able to tell the time as simply as possible. Occasionally, the sheer abundance of sub-dials on a complicated watch can seem overwhelming or perhaps just isn’t right for the occasion.
From the classic lines of a Cartier Tank à Vis to the minimalist, time-only Patek Philippe Calatrava, and the distinctive F. P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain, we believe that paring things back to their essential nature can sometimes be even more compelling. We’ll let these timepieces speak for themselves.
Less is More
Sometimes, what matters most is being able to tell the time as simply as possible. Occasionally, the sheer abundance of sub-dials on a complicated watch can seem overwhelming or perhaps just isn’t right for the occasion.
From the classic lines of a Cartier Tank à Vis to the minimalist, time-only Patek Philippe Calatrava, and the distinctive F. P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain, we believe that paring things back to their essential nature can sometimes be even more compelling. We’ll let these timepieces speak for themselves.
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.