Angus Davies
Member since: Jun 23, 2021
Published articles: 28
Roger Dubuis founded his eponymous watch brand in 1995. Since its inception, the Maison has gained a reputation for its nonconformist designs and unimpeachable craftsmanship. Later, in 2008, Richemont...
In this feature, Angus Davies talks to Guido Terreni, CEO of Parmigiani Fleurier. The Swiss marque has recently unveiled the Tonda PF collection, a sublime range of fine watches that are rich in...
Patek Philippe unveiled the first Calatrava in 1932, and it has been a lasting stalwart in the brand’s oeuvre ever since. Named the Calatrava Reference 96 and designed by David Penney, it introduced...
The Patek Philippe Ref. 5711/1A-014 Nautilus is the latest iteration of the must-have sports watch coveted by legions of horophiles. Mark McArthur-Christie examines the composition of the new olive...
The Perrelet Turbine Pilot does not subscribe to the traditional pilot’s watch style. On the contrary, the Swiss firm has conceived a very original aviation-themed timepiece that sidesteps convention...
The story of Piaget began in 1874. Georges-Édouard Piaget, just 19 years of age, felt a passionate calling to horology. He set up his original workshop on the family farm in La Côte-aux-Fées, a small...
In 1972, having already designed the Porsche 911, one of the most iconic cars in history, Professor Ferdinand Porsche established his eponymous company, Porsche Design. From the outset, this company...
Introduction In the esoteric world of Haute Horlogerie, timepieces usually encompass traditional craftsmanship, practised to an exalted level. Often these watches are made by long-standing companies...
The TAG Heuer Carrera Twin-Time belongs to the new Carrera Three Hands collection that has recently been updated for 2021. Angus Davies gets ‘hands-on’ with this GMT and explains why he thinks TAG...
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the DuBois et fils DBF007, focussing on its case, vintage movement and design. I also touched on what constitutes a ‘Swiss Made’ watch. Recently, I had the opportunity...
When developing a new watch, a brand can spend weeks, months or even years bringing its ideas to fruition. A simple ‘animation’ of an existing product, for instance, swapping one dial colour for...
The MeisterSinger Edition Planet Earth upholds the German brand’s fondness for expressing the time with a single hand. However, where this model is different from its forebears is that it features a...
If people know you love watches, every now and then someone will say to you, often with a snigger and a nudge, "Why on earth do you need one of those things? If I want to know the time I can look at...
Author Bio
Escapement is an online magazine owned and operated by Angus Davies and his wife, Heidi Davies.