The majority of today's numerous flieger-style watches are inspired by the now-iconic German pilot’s and navigator's watches of World War II, becoming a genre unto themselves. Bhanu Chopra flies high to take a deep dive into the long history of this popular style. The post Crash Course In Flieger (Pilot) And B-Uhren (Navigator) Watches Covering Both Historic And Modern Examples: Pilot’s Watch Photofest! appeared first on Quill & Pad ..read more

The Rolex Milgauss, despite being one of the longest-standing offerings by Rolex, remains one of Rolex's more under-appreciated models. Having owned a black dial 116400GV since 2016, Raman Kalra shares his thoughts on why it's worth your consideration. The post Rolex Milgauss Review – The Most Underrated Rolex? appeared first on Quill & Pad ..read more

With the Regulator MK II you can see the development that Garrick has been through in just five short years. Regulator MK II is not an evolution but a revolution! The post Garrick Regulator MK II: A British Revolution appeared first on Quill & Pad ..read more

Technically, this F.P. Journe watch is called the “Chronomètre Optimum Black Label,” but it should be called the “Ultimate.” That’s how much Tim Mosso reveres and admires a timepiece Journe himself describes as the most accurate mechanical watch he knows how to construct. The post F.P. Journe Chronomètre Optimum Black Label Reviewed by Tim Mosso appeared first on Quill & Pad ..read more

The Omega Planet Ocean launched in 2005, and in less than 20 years has gained an iconic status. Raman Kalra takes a deep dive into the Omega Planet Ocean. The post Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean: A Modern Design Icon appeared first on Quill & Pad ..read more

Alexey Kutkovoy considers the introduction of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak in 1972 to be one of the most important turning points in the evolution of wristwatches in the 20th century. Here he looks at the history of the Offshore and highlights 4 new models for the Offshore's 30th anniversary. The post Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 30th Anniversary: 4 New 2023 Releases appeared first on Quill & Pad ..read more

At its core, the O.G. Deep Space is a very simple watch without any gimmicks masquerading as features, allowing it to be observed and appreciated for what it is, a solid time-only watch. It displays the hours and minutes on a supremely clean dial that lacks pomp or flourish, with just enough going on to create a strong first impression. The post O.G. Deep Space: Classic Methods, Modern Aesthetic appeared first on Quill & Pad ..read more

The Sato winery in New Zealand has a collection of wines that both reflect their site and terroir while retaining finesse and elegance. Ken Gargett found them utterly entrancing. The post Sato Wines from New Zealand: Japanese Bankers turned Serious Winemakers appeared first on Quill & Pad ..read more

George Cramer exclusively collected watches from classic brands with long histories and traditional styles of watchmaking. But that all changed when he bought himself a Ressence Type 2 e-Crown. The post Why I Bought It: Ressence Type 2 e-Crown appeared first on Quill & Pad ..read more

Angelus offers the Instrument de Vitesse in classic black or ivory dials, each limited to a ridiculously low 25 pieces. Martin Green thinks that the black dial with copper-colored numerals and railroad track with red details looks fabulous. The post Angelus Instrument de Vitesse 60-Second Monopusher Chronograph appeared first on Quill & Pad ..read more