Straps
SIHH 2012: Baume et Mercier welcomes us into their Hamptons home
Baume et Maercier suprised us at SIHH 2012 by inviting us into their sumptuous, and highly idealised, Hamptons home. Turns out they had more than comfortable couches and gorgeous lighting to offer us.
By The Editors, published on 14 February 2012
SIHH 2012: Panerai Radiomir 1940 Special Edition
We continue to argue over the pros and cons of Panerai, but there sure as hell ain’t waiting for us to finish. The 2012 edition of the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie saw Panerai unveil a host of new models, including the suitably strapping Radiomir 1940 in both stainless and rose gold. Fight on.
By The Editors, published on 8 February 2012
SIHH 2012: Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre à Sphérotourbillon
Our coverage of SIHH 2012 kicks off with what we would argue is the sexiest watch complication and gyration we’ve yet seen: the Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre à Sphérotourbillon.
By The Editors, published on 7 February 2012
MeisterSinger 24 Hour slows time without doing a damned thing
Meistersinger launches their 24 Hour limited edition timepiece that slows time further exactly when everyone else is rushing around SIHH. Classy. And sassy.
By Straight-Six, published on 17 January 2012
Our session with the Schofield Signalman GMT PR starts with a slow, heart-stopping screw
Straight-Six flirted heavily with watch upstart Schofield’s Signalman GMT during Salon QP 2011. Now, in 2012, he has to work hard to strap it on to see if the magic remains.
By Straight-Six, published on 11 January 2012
Marvin Watch Co. holding exclusive watch sale. Hurry!
Marvin Watch Co. holding a sweet sale, and you can get up to 40% off with The Prodigal Guide discount codes. Don’t miss it…
By Straight-Six, published on 25 November 2011
SalonQP 2011 highlights: Six’s choice, the Schofield Signalman GMT PR
Straight-Six fingers a new watch brand, Schofield, as his pick of SalonQP. Specifically, the lighthouse-inspired Signalman GMT PR. This could only come from Britain…
By Straight-Six, published on 24 November 2011
The Panerai strap sale of the decade: Kostas Veni goes all in
Kostas Veni, renowned Panerai strap maker, is selling a fantastic collection of 43 straps. Why? To fund the purchase of a Panerai PAM 372 of course!
By The Prodigal Fool, published on 3 October 2011
The new Rolex Explorer II done right, courtesy of HTE
HTE deliver the Rolex Explorer II that should have been. We stand by this statement. Read on….
By Straight-Six, published on 23 September 2011
Making the perfect replica of a vintage Panerai strap
In his first guest post for The Guide, Kostas Veni, renowned Panerai strap maker, shares the trials and tribulations of replicating the look and feel of the Italian brand’s famous vintage straps. And dares us to figure out which is original and which is reproduction.
By Kostas Veni, published on 10 February 2011
