Death Of The Dress Watch: Is It Time To Write Its Obituary? – Reprise
As the resident gentleman of Quill & Pad, I feel that the time is soon approaching to write an obituary...
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Monday, March 1, 2021
Bovet Virtuoso IX: Double-Faced Masterpiece Featuring Tourbillon, Large Date, Second Time Zone, World Time, Plus 10-Day Power Reserve With Spherical Winding – Reprise
While the majority of Swiss watchmakers cater to the masses, Bovet is among the few catering to the individual. Current...
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Bovet Virtuoso IX: Double-Faced Masterpiece Featuring Tourbillon, Large Date, Second Time Zone, World Time, Plus 10-Day Power Reserve With Spherical Winding – Reprise
While the majority of Swiss watchmakers cater to the masses, Bovet is among the few catering to the individual. Current...
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Behind The Lens: Shooting Watches With The Hasselblad X1D-50C – Reprise
Thanks to some great instruction and lots of practice, my watch shooting has made some pretty good progress since my...
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Best-Looking Cartier Santos-Dumont Is Now The Most Affordable – Reprise
The most asked question I have received over the years is whether I prefer the Tank Louis Cartier or the...
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How Do You Top The Sensational De Bethune DB28 Maxichrono? By Customizing It, Of Course – Reprise
I am attracted to – and collect – two types of watches: vintage and independent. I love vintage watches because...
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Watch Advertisements (Should) Invoke A Special Feeling, Here Are A Few That Work For Me – Reprise
Watch advertisements have always fascinated me. If an ad is clever, funny, or invokes a special feeling within me, I...
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How To – And Not To – Photograph A Watch – Reprise
One of the great pleasures of being a contributor here at Quill & Pad is that it gives me an...
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Andreas Strehler Trans-Axial Remontoir Tourbillon: Focusing On Precision – Reprise
In my experience, there are three types of watchmaker: those who focus on aesthetics; those who focus on mechanics; and...
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Living Beyond Your Means As A Collector: How To Avoid Getting Hurt – Reprise
When collectors gather anywhere and talk about their collections, recent purchases, and executed or potential sales, there’s an expression that...
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