It should come as no surprise that we keep a keen ear to what Nick Hayek has to say. He has acted as the CEO of the Swatch Group since 2003 when he took the reins from his father. In my daily news scanning, when I came across a recorded interview with Mr. Swatch Jr.… Continue reading Interview with Nick Hayek, Jr., CEO of the SWATCH Group
PJ’s Watch Notes of the Week
I consider the Omega Constellation to be one of the most undervalued models in the Omega line. This piece has the same COSC certified Omega 1120/ETA 2892-2 caliber that you would find in a Seamaster of the same late 90s/early 2000s vintage. The case is slim and wears well with a cuff. The 36mm is… Continue reading PJ’s Watch Notes of the Week
Watch Movements & Watchmaking Pinterest Board
It should go without saying, but we love watch movements and the many details that go into making a timeless watch. We have been pinning to Pinterest since April 2012 and have curated quite a collection of articles on watchmaking and beautiful photographs of movements. You do not need an account to browse these public… Continue reading Watch Movements & Watchmaking Pinterest Board
Musings on the Omega 8500 Caliber
Omega introduced the In-House 8500 caliber in the DeVille Hour Vision in 2007. Omega now had “Manufacture” watches. A manufacture watch is one where all or almost all the parts are made in-house. I remember being moved by how beautifully executed the movement is. I liked that it was larger at 29mm size to fit… Continue reading Musings on the Omega 8500 Caliber
PJ’s Watch Notes of the Week
This is a great tool watch, over-engineered for extremely rugged wear. This version of the Arctic Diver is made with the tried and true ETA 2824-2 movement over Kobold’s new ‘in-house’ movements. If you’re considering this piece you should know they look exceptionally impressive on custom straps from Rob Montana. Limited Edition of 299… Continue reading PJ’s Watch Notes of the Week
Omega is Gunning For Rolex
Omega has been stepping up their game every year. Their current incarnation of the Seamaster Planet Ocean boasts a ceramic bezel and the reliable Omega 8500 Co-Axial caliber. The Rolex Submariner still offers one of the best values for a rugged, yet sophisticated Swiss watch. View the conversation on Facebook
PJ’s Watch Notes of the Week
I vividly remember seeing this model on Chef Gordon Ramsay’s wrist on early episodes of Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. Is that a selling point? We think so. Despite having a long production run (1993-2003) this model comes around very infrequently. This piece was just overhauled by America’s Watchmaker (Stoll & Co in Dayton, OH) … Continue reading PJ’s Watch Notes of the Week
ETA automatic workhorses, the 2824 and 2892
ETA is the largest supplier of movements in Switzerland. Currently about 80% of Swiss watches have ETA movements. ETA is owned by the Swatch Group conglomerate. Eta was formed in 1983 with the merger of ASUAG and SSIH. Prior to that ETA was Ebauches SA which was an alliance of the top three players in… Continue reading ETA automatic workhorses, the 2824 and 2892
The Story Of Baume & Mercier
Baume & Mercier is one of the fastest growing high-end brands in the United States over the past decade. It is currently a part of the luxury giant Richemont. Under the Richemont group it is in the company of a number of watchmaking legends including IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Officine Panerai and Vacheron Constantine. Baume & Mercier… Continue reading The Story Of Baume & Mercier
The Story Of Hublot
A young brand by any standard, Hublot is indeed an infant among the centuries-old Swiss giants with which it competes…Yet within years of its founding in 1980 became known as the watch of European royalty. Few brands can claim such a speedy successful rise as Hublot, a feat made possible by the purity of vision… Continue reading The Story Of Hublot