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A Must-Read Book For Watch Lovers ¡ª Konstantin Chaykin: Haute Horlogerie, With Russian Soul
Every once in a while, a book on watches and watchmaking comes along that simply is a must-read for every serious watch lover because these hundreds of pages will propel them that much closer to the craft that they appreciate so deeply. 2021 sees the launch of Konstantin Chaykin: Haute Horlogerie, With Russian Soul, a book written by renowned Russian watch journalist Alexey Kutkovoy, with contributions by a great number of watch industry professionals.Available in English and Russian, weighing in at a hefty 2.5 kilograms (5.5 pounds), and measuring 24.3cm by 28.9cm by 3.6cm (9.5″, 11.4″, 1.4″), this 384-page book won’t be a one-night read. The timeline section-basically the first half of the book-walks the reader through Chaykin’s personal and professional life, while the second major segment is dedicated to his incredible creations dating back to the Foundation Tourbillon Clock from 2003, and ranging to the more recent Mars Conqueror and “Wristmons&
Zannetti Squelette XL Automatic Watch Available On James List
Here is one of those interesting watches that you’ll dare not see being sold in America – at least most likely not. Which prompts me to remark once again, that there are many a splendid brand of timepiece that are simply not marketed or sold here in the States. So this is a watch by Zannetti, and determined Italian watch brand that I’ve spoken about before. This watch is the Squelette XL Automatic, and offers a nice set of easy to live with features. I like that, because it is an obviously avant garde watch, but you don’t need to worry much about it being hard to live with.The movement is an ETA 2892-A2 that has need skeletonized and blued (via PVD). There are also some engraved decorations on the bridges. It is a nicely done movement for those who can really get into a skeletonized dial – and in this case a totally non-existent dial. Still, you have hour marker on the bezel, and? a few around the face itself. The hands and some of the hours markers are co