Nothing helps shake off the doldrums of mid-winter like a visit to Geneva for the annual Salon International Haute Horlogerie. For the uninformed, SIHH is the watch trade show put on by the watch brands under the Richemont Group umbrella and some of their friends. Familiar names like IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Panerai set up shop next to lesser known watchmakers like Parmigiani and Gruebel-Forsey in the grand confines of the Palexpo convention center. We asked Gear Patrol’s Timekeeping writers to weigh in on what impressed them the most from this year’s crop of timepieces. Their picks vary from the classic to the outrageous (see the Tourbillon Yohan Blake, below), and together they represent a great range of SIHH 2013.
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A worthy instrument
Montblanc Starwalker Red Gold-Plated Fountain Pen
Who writes anymore? Well, if you’re still a believer in the hand-written thank you note or letter, you’re in our camp. Nothing says class like a well-written (and legible) note to say you’re not just going to send an email that takes 30 seconds to type. And what more motivation do you need than to…
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Old school 'em in style
Montblanc Writers Edition Mark Twain Pen
With the preponderance of e-devices, from smartphones to tablets and who-knows-what’s-next, writing and writing well seem to be a lost art. So, when you find yourself inspired to write something creative or heartfelt (like a real thank you note), try using something truly special, like the newly released limited edition Montblanc Writers Edition Mark Twain…
