G. Gerlach Enigma II Watch Review
G. Gerlach's watches have always been an intriguing curiosity in the sea of small, independent brands. These designs are unique and interesting (if not always to my personal taste), and their value is top-notch, but what truly sets them apart is their brand’s commitment to Polish design and manufacturing. The Enigma II is one of the more conservative designs in the lineup, but it has plenty of personality and a compelling story to tell.G. Gerlach is not an eponymous brand named for its founder, as tends to be the case for so many. Instead, the brand was named in honor of Polish industrialist Gustaw Gerlach, who created a range of measuring tools and equipment throughout the latter half of the 19th century and into the 20th century. Now, to understand why a watch brand would choose to name itself after a Polish industrialist, you need to know a bit more about Poland's history in design and manufacturing. Poland is one of the largest manufacturers in Europe, producing everything fr
Tourbillon Watches In A Nutshell; Expensive, Fun To Watch, Serve Little Purpose
If you know all about tourbillon watches, then none of this should be surprising or new to you. If you don’t, you might have a couple of outstanding questions as to what a tourbillon is, why prestigious watch makers say you should want one, and why they are so expensive. This article is not going to be an in-depth analysis or explanation as to how a tourbillon works in detail, or all the different flavors, but it will shed enough light on the topic for you to participate intellectually in any topic related conversation.The tourbillon has been around for a long time and was patented by watch making master Abraham Louis Breguet in (who founded Breguet watches that is still around today and owned by the Swatch Group) in 1795 and patented 1801. That patent has long since expired. Tourbillon is French for “whirlwind.” This is because the mechanism literally spins on itself. Breguet’s ideas was essentially to house a clock within a clock. While this characterization