Lone Star Timepieces

Smart men wear dumb watches, not smart watches

The Cartier Santos Skeleton is a mechanical masterpiece that marries Cartier’s aviation heritage with haute horlogerie. Its standout feature is an openworked dial where the bridges of the moment are artfully shaped into oversized Roman numerals.

We dare say these new Cartier Tank A Guichets are on the same level as the Cartier Crash.

Originally born in 1928, long ahead of the mechanical watch with a digital display trend, the Cartier Tank a Guichet foregoes a traditional dial and hands in favor of two small apertures that digitally spell out the time. Its design originated from the changing landscape of the late 1920s when trains and cars sped up the reality of travel. The “digital” time telling meant a quicker means to read time in a world that was beginning to move faster.

The Cubitus will become the next Nautilus

Patek Philippe received a ton criticism over the release of the Cubitus. While the original release 2 years ago was a much larger case size, the most recent iteration is a 40 which is much more comfortable and universal. Many people still refuse to accept this as a modern Patek sports watch but it continues to trade over MSRP which should tell you something. Give this piece a few more years to mature in the minds of collectors and this will become the next Nautilus.

Finally making mature purchases

The 5167R might be the best of the 5167 line. Rose gold, chocolate dial, and a chocolate strap. It is just a whole other level of prestige over the steel version and steals the attention of anyone who catches a glimpse.

The wrist economy is booming!

Gold was always the answer

The AP Royal Oak Jumbo 16202BA is a pinnacle in AP design and a nod to the original Gerald Genta designed Royal Oak. The brushed finish of the yellow gold alongside a perfectly executed ombré dial is what sets this piece apart from its stainless steel counterpart. This is pure Royal Oak DNA.

Suddenly I like orange too

Have you finally made it?

The Patek Philippe 5270P is at the top of the horological status quo. It is not flashy and it is not sporty. Instead, it is iconic and stands well above other models that wish to be included in the same category. This a piece that commands a room and might get you a boy lover as well.

Not all 5711s are created equal

The Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 with the highly coveted “Tiffany & Co” stamp is the pinnacle of rarity and exclusivity. While the detail is subtle and goes almost unnoticed, the price difference is definitely not subtle. Rarely do these pieces show up and each time, they fetch crazy premiums at auction. While green and blue dial variants are worth the most, respectively, the piano white dial is actually the hardest one to find and was produced in the smallest quantity.

Finishing over flash

Grand Seiko is under appreciated when it comes to their dial designs and metal finishings. While not Swiss made, the Japanese know how to knock it out of the park with their watches. Many dial variations feature seasons, flowers, or concentric lines. Add to that a precision engineered movement and you have an under appreciated brand full of value!