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The Journal

Notes from the house

Slow reading on horology, collecting and craft. Updated when there's something worth saying.

May 2026

Horology

On the patience of a movement

Why the slow finishing of a calibre is the truest signature of a maison.

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April 2026

Collecting

A short field guide to vintage references

What to look for — and what to forgive — when acquiring a watch with history.

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March 2026

Craft

The art of the dial

From guilloché to enamel: the miniature canvases that define a house's voice.

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