“I Always Tell My Customers That a 70-year-old Watch Does Not Becomes Younger After I Fix It; It Doesn’t Magically Go Back to 20 Years Old.” – Sanjyuro Ikeda
ELIKA
Staple Clock designed by Constantin Boym. Made with cardstock & staples.
Jet Black
The “jet” in “jet black” refers to a type of coal that was once used by jewellers.
Phoenix Rising
Angelo Bonati reflects back on the resurrection of Panerai
Audemars Piguet Considering Opening a Hotel to Complement Its Watchmaking Museum in the Vallée de Joux
A Promising Cure for Radiation Poisoning
The Burgeoning Online Communities of DIY Horologists
Introducing Virtual Wearables
Created by Keiichi Matsuda.
Image credit Keiichi Matsuda
An Eerily Striking Moon Phase Display
Made with an LED array & a simple screen print of the moon, created by Lisa Neigut.
Image credit Lisa Neigut
A Rare & Insightful Interview With Kari Voutilainen
Thanks to Oster Jewelers.
“Only something that is well-made can be beautiful.” – Dieter Rams on product design
An Unsung Hero of Independent Watchmaking A Thoughtful, Detailed Piece on the Life & Legacy of Master Watchmaker, Derek Pratt, by Timothy Treffry for Su Jia Xian
Voutilainen Decimal Repeater With Regulator-style Dial
SJX takes a detailed look at a unique Voutilainen Decimal Repeater.
Image credit JX Su
Wild, Japanese Timepieces That Aren’t April Foolin’
The steampunk wristwear creations of フリスクP.
It’s April 1st Somewhere in the World
Making Jewels for Watches & Other Precision Instruments at La Pierrette (video Is Narrated in French, but They’ve Gone Above & Beyond to Let the Visuals Speak for Themselves)
Hairspring Adjustment Course Coming Up at the NAWCC School of Horology in Pennsylvania
