"The Neuchatel Project" - A Guide to the Beta 21, the First Swiss Quartz Watches
Quartz is cheap and basic? How come in 1970 a Quartz watch could easily cost you as much and often more than the most expensive time-only piece in a brand's...
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Wolf in Sheep's Clothing - The IWC Cal. 89 'Zwyro'
As you all may know by now, we at Goldammer are big fans of IWC's Caliber 89. Yet, as much examples as we have handled so far, a 'Zwyro' Cal....
The Rolex Datejust "Obsidian" - What's the Real Deal?!
Over the last years the Rolex Datejust "Obsidian" dial has become the hottest Rolex 'stone dial'. However, as enchanting as their appearance is, the story of these dials has been...
Golden Rationale - How's the Market for the Patek Philippe Ellipse Today (Part 2)
In Part 1 we established that the Golden Ellipse was just revitalized in 2018 through Patek Philippe's continued efforts to bring the collection into the 21st Century. However, what we...
Golden Rationale - Quantifying the Success of the Patek Philippe Ellipse (Part 1)
The 'Golden Ellipse' is a 50+ year classic. Fine craft, exquisite and new materials, and a redefined aesthetic made the 'Golden Ellipse' collection an imminent success. Was the Ellipse always...
The Polerouter Super - UGs Explorer with a 20 Year Origin Story
It might feel like every story about UGs Polerouter has already been told... But this is not just the story of the "most waterproof" Polerouter execution but also of John...
Cellini Renaissance - Rolex's 1970s Interpretation of the Octagon
The now defunct Rolex Cellini collection wasn't exactly the middle of the horological party the last couple of years. Sitting behind the Oyster-cased sport stars in the catalogue the Cellini...
French Style - Verger Frères & the Roaring Twenties
Verger Frères were master artisans working with and supplying the greatest of their time - including Vacheron Constantin, Cartier, Boucheron, Tiffany's, etc. But I guess if you haven't been extremely...
Genuinely Unique! The Story of the Jean-Pierre Ecoffey Chronograph Prototype for Patek Philippe
In the world of Patek Philippe collecting you rarely find something truly unique... Not a combination of dial color, hour marker and case material but a genuine unmistakable one-of-a-kind design....
Hold on to Your Wrist! - The Evolution of Watch Straps & Bracelets
What do I choose? Steel bracelet or leather strap? The choices are almost infinite when it comes to completing the look of our dearest watches. But is that modern fashion...
Clamshells, Oysters & Sealed Cases - Waterproof Watches of the 1930s (Part I)
What we consider normal today - a watch that is braced for wind, rain and washing hands - is the result of many decades of perfectioning the concept of the...
Cartier Mania!? And More Takeaways from the Monaco Legend Group Auction
Can you feel it? When hammer at Monaco Legend Group Auction falls for the first time, the Fall auction season is finally upon us! Top lots, rare items and unique...
Watches of the Brain - How Internal Clocks Shape Our Perception of the World
Did you ever run out of icebreakers at your last cocktail-party or watch get-together? I got you covered. Besides my passion for vintage wristwatches I'm actually fascinated by and educated...
Same or Different!? The Cornes de Vache From Vacheron Constantin & LeCoultre
I personally love to find watch Doppelgaenger. Timepieces that have been produced, launched and sold at the same time through different manufacturers. And this brings us to the 'Cornes de...
Submariner - From the Deep to the Desk: Quantifying Rolex's Flagship (1953 to today)
Why is the Rolex Submariner so omnipresent? How did a tool-watch become synonymous with success? It is hard say how exactly but now that we finally got access to Rolex's...
Rolex Finally Releases Insights - Quantifying the early Rolex Submariner
Can you remember when Rolex last granted access to their archives? The Genevan watchmaker is probably The brand in watchmaking but also extremely secretive about their inner workings... Little do...
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