Horological Meandering

Rolf Schnyder was a dear friend of mine. I miss him. He used to call me the "Head Freak!" and then laugh loudly. I never knew when he'd call me from somewhere around the world. Ulysse Nardin has his stamp, his DNA, his imprint and it is now gone a long time. This is a treasure to me. He made Freak N

This is not an Eichi but it's related -- an older cousin, perhaps even an uncle to the Eichi profiled a few days ago. This watch is approximately 20 years old. If you want to know more, check this post from a decade ago MANUAL WIND SPRING DRIVES Cazalea

And charge up that Vitamin D!

This Waltham recovered from the body of John Astor who drowned as the Titanic sunk leaving his wife to survive in a lifeboat. Reputedly the richest man on the voyage. This inherited, restored watch now being sold at auction. What price for the memories? Clive John Astor’s watch

Cheers

That look in your eyes when you know you found a watch for life! Enjoying a rare sunny and delightful day here. M4

Discover the extraordinary with the Wempe Signature Collection x Girard-Perregaux! Limited to 100 watches worldwide, the latest version of the Laureato Chronograph 42mm brings together the best of design and functionality. Thoughts?

Catalonia, Spain! Have a great friday!