Ambrelus Dreadnought Takes Watch Winder Design To New Level
Is this haute watchwindery? Watch winders are something that many people just do not even think about very much. Sure, you might poke around at some of the more inexpensive models when you pick up a couple of automatic watches, but that is generally where the interest stops. For those looking for something better (i.e., quieter and more reliable) the sky is the limit (as is your wallet). Jumping feet first into the luxury end of watch winders is the Ambrelus Dreadnought.Now, at first glance, I knew this was a watch winder unlike any I had seen before. While many higher-end winders want to tuck things behind a polished veneer of wood and glass, the Ambrelus Dreadnought instead celebrates a very mechanical aesthetic. You have machine-turned metal surfaces (supposedly to call to mind guilloche patterning), mechanical toggle switches, and analog voltage and amp meters give the whole thing a feeling of something that belongs on the shelf of a tube-amp audiophile.To my eye, that is not a bad

Wearing A Fortis Square Watch Does Not Make You A Square
Once in a while these days a simple watch comes out that is attractive and competent without being overly classic. The Fortis Square has a name about as simple as the watch itself. The appeal is there, yet beguiling. Fortis is known for making well built professional watches worn by pilots, astronauts, and similar demanding users. No current Fortis watch is a meant to be a jewelry watch, or anything too far detached from a functional companion. The majority of their cases are matte finished or sand blasted for a decidedly sober look. Though I would not classify any Fortis as boring. Instead the watches are instruments, meant to serve a dedicated purpose.The Fortis Square is a in fact a perfect 1.5 inch by 1.5 inch square (not taking into consideration the lugs). It is basically a round watch in a square case, but something separates it from the legion of other square watches out there. When looking at the Fortis Square, you will notice the inset face. Meaning the inner bezel tapers dow

The Horological Society Of New York Introduces Watchmaking 101, A Public Class Sponsored By The HODI
In the 1950s, students at New York City high schools had the opportunity to take a class on watchmaking. This class was taught and the curriculum developed by members of the Horological Society of New York. Today, HSNY and HODINKEE are teaming up to announce Watchmaking 101, a revitalized version of this initiative. 2 OF 63 Watchmaking 101 is a single-session class in which professional watchmakers teach students will learn how a mechanical watch movement works and the fundamentals of using watchmaking tools. In this hands-on class, students will also learn to disassemble and reassemble a mechanical watch movement. 3 OF 63 Previous experience is not required, the class is free, and there is no need to be a member of HSNY. And unlike the 1950s version of this class, you won’t need to be a student at a New York City high school – Watchmaking 101 is open to the public. 4 OF 63 The first Watchmaking 101 class was held on February 16th a

15202ip worth the premium?
tried my friends' 15202st and liked the look and feeling on the wrist. Even though the build quality is not great(if you ever forget to take off before a golf game you'll find out soon enough), and the date adjusting on the ancient caliber is a heahache, I like the watch nevertheless. Saw the 15202ip on this year's SIHH. The price though is so much higher than the regular model from the grey market dealers. Wonder which one would you all vote for?

Royal Oak as daily and only watch?
What are you opinions on the Royal Oak for an everyday/only watch? I've heard the bezel is prone to scratches. Do any of you wear your RO everyday or is this a special occasion type watch? I'm thinking about swapping out my sub for a 15450 within the next month or so.