Stone dial watches, gemset watches, diamond watches... You may see this headline and think this video is not for you. But, Eleonor takes Andrew and Kristian to school, and as she runs through the origins of hardstones, intricacies of sourcing and setting diamonds and gemstones, and the various cuts utilised by many watch brands, it becomes clear that this subject, often scoffed at by male watch collectors, is far more fascinating and insightful than you might expect. Where does the added cost...
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Stone dial watches, gemset watches, diamond watches... You may see this headline and think this video is not for you. But, Eleonor takes Andrew and Kristian to school, and as she runs through the origins of hardstones, intricacies of sourcing and setting diamonds and gemstones, and the various cuts utilised by many watch brands, it becomes clear that this subject, often scoffed at by male watch collectors, is far more fascinating and insightful than you might expect. Where does the added cost...
This episode of A Matter of Time centres on the polarising topic of Rolex and whether the brand is overrated, its position in the luxury watch industry, and personal relationships with the iconic brand. The hosts — Kristian Haagen from Denmark, Eleonor Picciotto from France, and Andrew McUtchen from Australia — share candid reflections on Rolex watches, touching on their technical excellence, mass appeal, emotional connection, and commodification. Eleonor expresses a nuanced scepticism toward...
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Stone dial watches, gemset watches, diamond watches... You may see this headline and think this video is not for you. But, Eleonor takes Andrew and Kristian to school, and as she runs through the origins of hardstones, intricacies of sourcing and setting diamonds and gemstones, and the various cuts utilised by many watch brands, it becomes clear that this subject, often scoffed at by male watch collectors, is far more fascinating and insightful than you might expect. Where does the added cost...
