Tag Archives: Audemars Piguet

Musicians and the Watches They Love

One of the great things about artists who are able strike it rich with their craft is that they become huge patrons of other artist’s work. I think artists may just be wired that way. They appreciate quality and craftsmanship more then the average Joe does. When it comes to …

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Celebrities love Audemars Piguet

This week I am seeing a ton of Audemar Piguet’s in the Hollywood scene. A recently Usher was seen sporting an AP Royal Oak while out and about with friends. This may not come as any big surprise as I understand Usher is actually on the AP payroll. Not on …

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The Wonder of Manual Wind Watches

To many laypersons who have begun their fascination with luxury watchmaking, the terms “mechanical watch” and “automatic” are interchangeable. They eagerly look for a “sweeping” second hand to tell them that the watch is an automatic, and therefore fine or valuable. That sure described me. Remember the 80’s, when the “reliable” …

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Details: What fine watchmaking is all about

A beautiful watch is all about details. I am reminded of this each and every time I pull a new watch from it’s box, or unbuckle one of my own cherished timepieces. As silly as it sounds, I catch myself frequently staring at the smooth, distinct beat of a second …

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