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 […]
About one year ago, I saw an ad or an image of a Montblanc Starwalker Urban Speed pen. I had loved pens since I was a kid and had been using a Montblanc Starwalker every day for the past ten years. The only difference between my Starwalker and the new Urban Speed model was a […]
I have become fanatic about Seiko lately. I bought one last year – see my review. And I just got another Seiko for my birthday. So what’s the appeal of Seiko all of a sudden? I’m glad you asked. I’ll be really honest with you – I have not done any extensive research on Seiko […]
If you read my blogs about the Longines Conquest V.H.P. quartz watches, you may think that I have been converted to quartz. But if you read my recent Seiko review, you may think I much prefer the joy and wonders of mechanical timekeeping. Well, which one do I prefer? The answer is not as complex […]
The online search engine, Barnebys is here to serve all your watch needs. When it comes to purchasing watches, there’s no question that the second-hand market is the way to go. Buying at auction is great for many reasons: it’s more affordable, it offers vintage pieces not necessarily available on the dealer market, it’s sustainable, […]