Jon Edwards – Page 44

A Charming Profile of Théo Auffret

A young, French watchmaker hailing from Poissy, France.

350-year-old Watch Nested in Solid Emerald

Set in a single Columbian emerald, this watch was excavated in the Cheapside Hoard—the largest collection of Elizabethan & early Stuart jewellery on record. Given emerald's proclivity to fracture, the fact that this piece has persisted in such excellent condition for this many centuries is remarkable.

The Contentious Consequences of Leap Seconds

“A Poetic Fit"

Breguet steps into the fountain pen game.

"That's Actually Super Hard."

Stephen Forsey on the initial naiveté that independent watchmaker face.

Bearing It Out

Understanding the impact of COVID-19 on the jewel bearing market.

An unexpected takeaway from this research note is that jewel bearings can handle loads of up to 500 grams.

Time’s Up. Let’s Make a Change.

“The oppressor is always damaged by believing and treating others as less than fully human.” – Shannon Hale

Remembering Fricker

The German manufacturer behind a plethora of microbrands.

An Education in Precision

“[T]his is not a job but a lifestyle.” – Herman Mayer

W.E. Gascoigne

Watchmaker's shop in Macclesfield, UK circa 1910

Project Minotaur

The Off Hours crew is building a watch.

Here's Hoping 2021 Rises Like a Phoenix From the Ashes of 2020

Grand feu enamel, hand engraving, hand finishing—a majestic display of handcraft in a unique piece from Schwarz Etienne & L'Atelier Blandenier. Peter Speake-Marin delves into the craft & techniques involved in bringing The Phoenix Collaboration from concept through to final product.

The Enduring Allure of the Rolex Day-Date

“This was arguably the most special day of his career, after he helped end Cleveland’s long title drought. To honor it, the King chose the President.”

Finding Purpose & Learning Perseverance Through Horology

Self-taught Australian horologist, Reuben Schoots, nears completion of his first watch movement.

“It’s an Effortlessly Cool Watch, Not Unlike the Man Himself.”

I kinda dig that Brad Pitt enjoys sporting a Rolex Explorer.

Digging Into the Details of Richard Mille’s Lower-Key, Extra Flat Timepieces

Differential From Philippe Dufour's Duality

UK Watchmaking Stamps

Equal parts impressed and charmed with this commemorative set of stamps from the Isle of Man, featuring Roger W. Smith, George Daniels, and John Harwood.

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