What Defines A Handmade Mechanical Watch In The Modern World?

It is the amount of time, energy, and traditional expertise put into a watch that differentiates the handicrafted from an industrial-level timepiece. It will also be difference between a $5000 watch and those costing much, much more.

Useful link:
https://quillandpad.com/2020/07/29/what-defines-a-handmade-mechanical-watch-in-the-modern-world

Can Writing Instruments Be As Collectible And Enthusiast-Infused As Watches?

I think so.

Useful links:
https://quillandpad.com/2020/07/26/can-writing-instruments-be-as-collectible-and-enthusiast-infused-as-watches-reprise-2
https://www.redbargroup.com
https://pencollectorsofamerica.org

The World’s Best Cabernet Sauvignon Is Australian

Get to know Mitchell Taylor, Taylor's third generation MD and Winemaker.

Useful links:
https://quillandpad.com/2020/07/07/taylors-the-visionary-the-worlds-best-cabernet-sauvignon-is-australian-and-thats-according-to-the-french
https://www.taylorswines.com.au

Opals In Jaquet Droz And Piaget Timepieces

Opals are extraordinary. Looking at an opal is like looking at fireworks or even looking into a galaxy. Jaquet Droz is a specialist in using unusual and unique materials for its dials. The opal is a particularly good choice as a dial because of its eye-catching luminosity and shimmering colors. Take a look.

Useful links:
https://quillandpad.com/2020/06/14/shrouded-in-mystery-and-fire-opals-in-jaquet-droz-and-piaget-timepieces-reprise
https://www.jaquet-droz.com
https://www.piaget.com

What's The Attraction To Mesh Watch Bracelets?

Quill & Pad's Elizabeth Doerr explores one of today's most popular bracelet styles.

Useful links:

https://quillandpad.com/2020/05/31/milanaise-mesh-watch-bracelets-whats-the-attraction-reprise-2

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/whats-the-attraction-to-mesh-watch-bracelets