Thursday, Oct 18 2012
articles: 5
REVIEW: Ernst Benz Chronoscope PVD
The last time we looked at a model from Ernst Benz, we had a piece that wanted to help you keep track of the time as you traveled around the world (presumably by plane). Today, we’ve got a model to show you that hearkens back to airplane instrumentation that Mr. Benz …
Jaquet Droz The Bird Repeater Watch + Video
I sat here pondering possible "bird" puns and idioms that might apply to an opening statement for discussing this extremely high-end and limited minute repeater automaton - and they all just felt really silly. Related posts: Jaquet Droz Bird Repeater Automaton Watch ... …
Interview With Watch Designer Eric Giroud
From formal music training and an early career in architecture to life as a renowned watch designer via an 18-month sabbatical in Senegal, Eric Giroud has certainly had an interesting and adventurous entry into the world of horology. Related posts: Designer Xemex XE 5000 …
LIMES Endurance LEVIATHAN
By TLex LIMES go big! Introducing the new Leviathan from Limes of Germany. The Leviathan joins the Neptun 2, 1Tausend Chronograph and 1Tausend GMT as the latest divers model in the Limes Endurance family. It is now the biggest model, too! Limes Endurance divers boast rugged …
The Jaquet Droz Bird Repeater
Historically, Jaquet Droz was known for creating intricate, automaton timepieces and so as a homage, they have created a masterpiece called the Bird Repeater. It is a hand-painted work of art, an amazing automaton (with a scene of a family of birds feeding and one coming …
