It was 50 years ago today that a man took a small step that meant so much for humanity with the Apollo 11 lunar landing. The Omega Speedmaster was part of this adventure, powered by the Calibre 321 that just as the lunar landing, became a legend. The original Calibre 321 was the first movement […]
For me, this is a very special post for a couple of reasons. First of all, after a very long period, I’m breaking my silence here on WatchPaper. After months of being away from blogging due to a huge move of our home and (WatchPaper HQ), we are now settled in a new place and […]
A few years ago, my wife decided that she wanted a luxury timepiece. She felt left out whenever we went out with friends and talk turned to watches. By then, my friends were starting to share the watch bug with their wives and Mrs TimeCaptain was the only person at the dinner table without a […]
My name is TimeCaptain and it has been 3 and 1/2 years since my last Panerai. Since then, I have been all over the map in terms of watch collecting (or binging). But my latest acquisition has brought me right back to the beginning of my passion – a passion that spawned my blog. In […]
When Enzo Ferrari was interviewed and asked which car was his favourite, he would reply that it was, “the one I have not built yet.” Like most things, this gets me thinking about watches. The grail is an important concept for watch collectors and enthusiasts. The grail is your ultimate dream watch – the one watch you […]