Ulysse Nardin GMT Dual Time 42mm

Marquetry is the art of applying carefully cut and often tiny pieces of wood veneer (and other materials) to an underlying structure to form a decorative image or pattern. At the highest levels, the craft requires an artist’s eye, deep knowledge of the selected woods, and a steady hand to execute the fine cuts. The Rotonde de Cartier with bear motif combines marquetry and watchmaking to produce a limited series of uniquely artistic timepieces. Everything begins with the design, which inspi........

So I'm at this Porsche event that's in Rockville, Maryland today and this older gent shows up with a beautiful old 88 911 Turbo (930 - Slant Nose turbo). He's wearing the same black dialed Daytona that I have on and his wife is wearing a DJ with diamonds on the bezel, oyster bracelet, something I don't usually see. I decide to say something about it "Nice watch, sir - you have excellent taste". Usually it's a deadpan response and a quick chuckle. That happened today too.After a brisk 80 minu........