Who Keeps These Notes
A small group of collectors writing for other collectors, with no club, brand or dealer behind us.
An independent notebook
Walnutorbitexprss began as a shared set of notes passed between friends who collected watches and kept making the same mistakes. Writing the notes down, and arguing over them, turned out to be the most useful thing any of us did. The site is that notebook made public.
We do not sell memberships, take commissions from dealers, or accept payment to praise a watch, club or auction house. Where we mention one, it is because it helps explain how the hobby works.
The editors
Maren Holloway, chief editor
Collects mid-century dress watches and writes most of the essays on membership and club practice.
Tobias Reiner, technical reader
Trained at the bench and checks every claim about movements, servicing and materials.
Priya Nandakumar, auctions reader
Follows catalogues and sale results closely and keeps our figures honest.
How we work
Each essay is drafted by one editor and read by the other two. Historical dates, institutions and figures are checked against public sources. When something is a matter of opinion, we say so. If we get something wrong, we correct the page and say what changed.
What we are not
We are not a valuation service, an authentication service or a financial adviser. Nothing here should replace a physical inspection by a qualified watchmaker or advice tailored to your circumstances. We are not affiliated with Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Phillips or any other organisation named on these pages.
See something wrong, or want a subject covered? Send the editors a note.