Raul De Lara’s Transcendent Takes on Household Things The Mexican-born, Ridgewood, Queens-based sculptor Raul De Lara is aware of the irony of his choice of medium: wood. The most rooted of materials is a contrast to the precarity of his upbringing — he came to Texas at 12 with his …
Jeweled timepieces typically dazzle with sparkling gemstones set on glittering surfaces. But some brands now are prioritizing artisanal collaborations — so their jeweled watches showcase not just extravagant stones but also the craftsmanship behind the creations. The fusion of diverse skills and materials has been driving the fabrication of intricate …
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Wristwatch enthusiasts can be persnickety. They often have strong opinions about whether bezels should be bidirectional. They can cite the differences between ETA and Sellita movements. They will happily preach the gospel of microadjust clasps and guilloche dials. And for years — decades, really — they formed a fairly unified …