Breguet Heritage chronograph 18 ct gold automatic Kal. 550 Ref. 5460 Reviews

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Karsten Fraessdorf Spirograph Tourbillon Watch
I’m glad somewhere like Switzerland exists where, alongside watch industry giants, there is a place for obscure brands pursuing their personal visions, making largely handmade watches in small batches. In addition to the celebrated few “independents” that many are familiar with, it is a treat to learn about new or previously overlooked brands or individuals like that. Karsten Fraessdorf is one such watchmaker, and the Karsten Fraessdorf Spirograph Tourbillon is the first watch to bear his name on the dial. The brand’s straightforward, technical approach and total lack of gimmickry is refreshing – unless you consider the tourbillon itself a gimmick. This is not a watch meant for the masses either in terms of appeal or production volume.Karsten Fraessdorf is a German watchmaker (his press release has kindly anglicized Fr??dorf for our benefit) and veteran of the industry and has worked with the likes of Laurent Ferrier. Now setup in La Chaux-de-Fonds, I very
HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 111 - The Automaton Slyde
We discuss the very cool (let’s call them amazing) 18th century Jaquet Droz android automatons and the art of miniaturization and technology after a hands-on look.We discuss what a driver’s style watch is, and a limited edition Vacheron Constantin model for the American market, the Historiques American 1921 Boutique New York Watch.