1 .A MAGNIFICENT WATCH COLLECTION GOES ON SHOW IN LONDON

For the past month, there’s been a lot of buzz surrounding what has been referred to as the OAK collection. That’s short for “One of a Kind” and it is the collection of one man — Patrick Getreide. For most of us, this is the first time we’ve heard the name, but his collection is truly astounding. Part of his collection is currently on show at the Design Museum in London and it features 168 truly special watches, many of which are one-off special orders, ultra-rare references, and limited editions. The collection also consists of the larger number of Patek Philippe pieces once owned by the legendary watch collector Henry Graves Jr. Take a peek at the watches in the link below.

Source: Watches by SJX

2. HAS MINIMALISM IN WATCH DESIGN GONE TOO FAR?

In the watch world, the word “busy” seems to have negative connotations. When someone says, “Oh, that dial looks busy,” it seems to suggest that there are superfluous elements. And on the other hand, “clean” seems to have more positive feelings. As a result, minimalist watch designs are all the rage these days. Clean, simple, and unfussy are the design goals of many watch designers. The upside of this is that there are many new watches with timeless, classic designs. The downside, however, is that some watchmakers take this approach to the extremes — so much so that they actually hinder time-telling. That can’t be a good thing, can it?

Source: A Collected Man

3. A. LANGE & SÖHNE FROM 1845 TO 1990

The modern A. Lange & Söhne that we know now is actually a reboot. The company was founded in Glashütte by Ferdinand Adolph Lange in 1845 and it operated for nearly a century before its existence was threatened by the Second World War. In 1948, the company ceased to exist when it was nationalized during the Soviet Union’s occupation of East Germany. Though the modern Lange seldom talks about it, the early history of Lange is a fascinating one. And it’s something that we need to learn and understand if we are to truly and fully appreciate the brand.

Source: Langepedia

4. THE COLLECTOR’S CORNER: THE CHOPARD L.U.C 16/1860, ONE OF THE BEST-KEPT SECRETS IN NEO-VINTAGE AND CHOPARD’S RISE AS A TOP-TIER MANUFACTURE.

For better or worse, Chopard is a brand that is often overlooked by many. But those in the know are well aware of Chopard’s prowess as a manufacture, particularly when it comes to finishing and value. A case in point is the L.C. 16/1860. On the surface, this looks like a relatively simple dress watch — a guilloche dial, fuss-free indices, and a subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock. Turn the watch over, however, and you are greeted with one of the most beautifully finished movements you’ll ever find. And it boasts the Geneva Seal, no less. The icing on the cake is how much you can get one for. Sure, it’s not cheap, by any means, but it’s a steal considering the market today and how much watch you are getting.

Source: Monochrome

5. A DEEP DIVE INTO THE GRAND SEIKO CALIBER 9SA5

In 2020, Grand Seiko debuted a new movement called the 9SA5. It’s noteworthy for several reasons. To start, it’s a high-frequency movement. It beats at 5Hz, which is quite uncommon. In addition, it’s designed to be the brand’s newest workhouse movement, and it will power a new generation of Grand Seiko watches. Outside of Grand Seiko and Zenith, not many brands have mass-produced high-frequency movements. Furthermore, despite the higher than average beat rate, it has a long power reserve of 80 hours. And if that’s not impressive enough, look at how beautifully finished it is. In time to come, surely this will be recognized as one of the finest self-winding movements ever made.

Source: Revolution