As the heavy winter layers finally start to thin out, the transition into spring isn’t just a change in weather – it’s a total shift in “wrist presence.” For the last few months, our watches have been tucked under coat sleeves, but April is when the hobby moves back into the light. Following our “Green […]
Flowers wilt and chocolates are fleeting, but a masterpiece of horology is a gesture that lasts a lifetime. As we approach February 14th, the search for a gift that truly expresses your affection begins. At DavidSW, we believe that the perfect watch doesn’t just tell time – it tells a story of appreciation and shared […]
In the rarified world of high horology, few timepieces command the reverence and demand of the Patek Philippe Nautilus and the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. These aren’t just watches; they are monuments to a pivotal moment in watchmaking history and a shared legacy from one of the greatest design minds of the 20th century. While […]
Which Audemars Piguet Royal is right for you? If the question stresses you out, there’s no reason to worry. The company offers a dizzying number of variations on the watch that range from mild to decidedly over-the-top. The current-generation Royal Oak comes in countless variations, including self-winding flying tourbillon models, rose gold perpetual calendars, chronographs, […]
THE BIRTH OF ROYAL OAK. One day before 1971 Basel Fair Audemars Piguet’s managing director, Georges Golay recruited watch designer Gerald Genta who is already made a name for himself designing iconic watches for Omega and Patek Philippe. Georges Golay had less than 24-hours to sketch the design of an “unprecedented steel watch”. […]
