Behind the Lens

As regular readers will recall, I subscribe to my pal Terry’s assertion that patronage – specifically buying, wearing, and discussing...

It’s important to have a clear identity to be successful in the crowded world of watchmaking; perhaps doubly so when...

One of the hard truths about watch collecting is that for just about all enthusiasts, we can’t buy – or...

The date: March 20, 2019.The place: Basel, Switzerland, in a small restaurant/bar just off Clarahofweg.The event: independent watchmakers’ reception prior...

If you spend as much time in watch stores as I do, and over time express a genuine interest in...