Thomas Prescher to visit Passion in Solana Beach, Feb. 25th

A rare opportunity to meet Thomas, presents itself next month, Saturday February 25th to be exact, when he is making a whirlwind visit to southern CA, to present several of his extra-ordinary timepieces to collectors and aficionados of the world of micro-mechanical horological artistry...
Thomas was the first one of a very small group of highly skilled artisan watchmakers who was able to create a triple axis flying tourbillon wristwatch. He pre-dated Greubel-Forsey, JLC, Aaron Becsei or any of the others. In fact he proposed his design to several of the mainstream big manufacturers, and after the third one, his former employer, turned him down saying it wasn't possible, he decided to do it himself. The technology involved in the final execution is quite amazing, even the relatively simple looking polished Ti ring holding the tourbillon, had to be made in-house, after Thomas figured out how to polish a concave surface...

Please join us on Saturday 25th, during the day to meet Thomas and see what he has been creating in Twann, Switzerland these past years. I can attest to it being quite extra-ordinary!

Last of the original steel enamelled dial Piccadilly watches

Just wanted to let you know that we are down to last of the original Piccadilly series from Peter with enamel dials. These pieces once all gone are sure to be highly sought after in the future as he goes into a changing watch world. Enamel dials will be reserved for much more expensive pieces in his haute horology collection, so we'll almost certainly not see pieces like these in the future. Grab them while you still can...

the 38mm Piccadilly cream enamel with black romans: $ SOLD

the 42mm Piccadilly cream enamel dial with black romans: $12,700

And finally the only one available to our knowledge, a 38mm SS Piccadilly Serpent Calendar with white enamel and blue numerals: $15,400

Links of London show this Saturday Dec. 17th

Come join us this Saturday from 11am til 5pm, when we'll have a huge collection of Links of London jewelry for a trunk show here at Passion.

Their collection consists of affordable sterling jewelry made in England, all with English Hallmarks, and a fashion forward stylish 18k YG collection. Featuring the now famous Sweetie bracelet, there is something for everyone in their collection.

Austrian/Saxon watchmaking invasion...part 2: Lang & Heyne

Read up about Marco's recent visit to Passion, with his superb traditional mechanical watches from Dresden.

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Austrian/Saxon watchmaking invasion...part 1: HABRING²

Read all about Maria & Richard Habring's recent visit to Passion.

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