LIGNUM AUREUM

The Journal

Workshop Essays

Letters on wood watchmaking, rare materials, and the slow making of singular things.

On the patience of wood

12 May 2026 · 8 min read

On the patience of wood

Why we let our billets rest a minimum of twelve years before the first cut — and what changes inside the wood during that wait.

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The name beneath the hammer

3 June 2026 · 7 min read

The name beneath the hammer

On the evening of 14 May, a single timepiece from our workshop changed hands at auction. The buyer chose to remain unnamed. Here is what we know, and what we do not.

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