Journal

Notes from the bench

Christian writes about the pieces, the people and the ateliers behind them.

Steel Longines chronograph with silver dial and two sub-dials worn on a wrist with a black strap
Collecting · Longines 30CH in steel with Pulsation Scale, NOS A Longines 7413 chronograph with the 30CH movement, in steel with a sunburst dial and the rare Pulsation Scale, in NOS condition.
Eberhard chronograph with dark blue-black dial and white numerals, worn on the wrist with a blue-grey strap
Collecting · Eberhard 1600 step case black dial “The Glorious Shining Elegancy” – new photos An Eberhard 1600 step case chronograph of around 1940 with glossy black three-register dial, an unpolished case and matching numbers.
Eberhard chronograph with grey two-tone dial and gold-tone hands worn on the wrist, outdoors
Collecting · Eberhard 1600 step case two-tone dial “The Great 10” – new photos An Eberhard 1600 step case chronograph of around 1935 with a two-tone copper dial, an unpolished step case and matching numbers.
Closed teak watch etui with a small silver knob on a textured grey-brown fabric
Watch Collector · Two wooden watch etuis: Teak with silver lining, and Larch Two wooden watch etuis for Watch Collector, one in teak with a 925 silver line, each unique through the pattern of its wood.
Silver pocket watch by Thomas Mudge with white enamel dial, date and moon phase, with an auction tag
Auctions · Sotheby’s London, 7 July – The Celebration of the English Watch, Part II Six lots from Sotheby’s London sale of 7 July, from Thomas Mudge’s early perpetual calendar to John Arnold’s pivoted detent chronometer.
Steel Benzinger wristwatch with a hand-painted landscape dial in yellow and blue on a black strap
Collecting · Benzinger by Zanella – watches that meet art In Benzinger by Zanella every unique timepiece uses an original oil-on-canvas painting by Léon Zanella as its dial, chosen from his gallery.
Breitling Navitimer chronograph in steel with black dial, Arabic numerals, tachymeter bezel and brown leather strap
Auctions · Watches of Knightsbridge, 2 July – some of our favourites With 582 lots in its sale of 2 July in London, Watches of Knightsbridge offers a fine catalogue; our favourites include a Navitimer, a Seamaster and a Rolex.
Closed black leather watch pouch with a flap and round emblem on a monogram canvas
Watch Collector · Watch Pouch by Watch Collector The Watch Pouch by Watch Collector is handmade in Germany from Italian boxcalf leather, with a smooth alcantara interior to protect a master timepiece.
Dark green-black leather watch etui with white stitching and zip on a monogram canvas
Watch Collector · Watch Etui Hard Shell by Watch Collector The Watch Etui Hard Shell is handmade in Germany from Italian boxcalf leather with a smooth alcantara interior and a hard shell to protect the watch.
Dark leather watch travel roll tied with a strap, resting on Louis Vuitton monogram canvas
Watch Collector · The Watch Travel Roll by Watch Collector The Watch Collector travel roll is handmade in Germany from Italian boxcalf with an alcantara interior, holds six watches and comes in other colours.
Rose gold hunter pocket watch with open cover, white enamel dial, Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds
Collecting · A. Lange & Söhne quarter repeater, 1913 – the enamel dial A 1913 A. Lange & Söhne quarter repeater with a perfect three-piece enamel dial, complete with its original box, papers and spare parts.
Patek Philippe dial close-up with day and month windows reading SAT JUL and moon phase display at the bottom
Collecting · Patek Philippe 1526R – a trophy example A Patek Philippe 1526 in rose gold with a very strong case, lightly polished, and an unmarked, warm eggshell-coloured dial.