July 17, 2026
Gallet: The Chronograph You Have to Go Looking For
A first-person look at Gallet’s long, unevenly documented run as a chronograph maker, and why I trust the watches more than the marketing about them.
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July 12, 2026
The feel of a good fountain pen
A good fountain pen is understood through repeated contact: balance in the hand, dependable ink flow and a nib that makes writing feel natural rather than theatrical.
July 12, 2026
Restoring a 1960s Leica M2
A careful Leica M2 restoration should recover the precision of the finder, shutter and transport without erasing the evidence of the camera’s working life.
July 12, 2026
Why the Omega 30T2 movement still matters
The Omega 30T2 matters less as a rarity than as a clear, serviceable movement designed around the practical possibility of a long working life.