Reading Time: 2 minutes De Bethune is proud to announce the beginning of the Heritage Collection Tour, a unique exhibition showcasing 13 exceptional historical timepieces curated by the De Bethune‘s founder and master watchmaker, Denis Flageollet. After a successful inauguration in Geneva in August 2024, this prestigious collection will now embark on a global tour, makingContinue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutes In the world of haute horlogerie, few names command the reverence and admiration that Daniel Roth does. His creations are not merely watches; they are symphonies of precision, artistry, and tradition encased in gold, exuding an aura of exclusivity and finesse. Today, I have the distinct pleasure of immersing myselfContinue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutes The press announcement dated September 17, 2024, reveals details about the upcoming Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025 event. Scheduled from April 1 to 7, 2025, this event is set to be the largest watchmaking salon ever held in Geneva, with a record number of 60 brands participating, including 7 newContinue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutes Aston Martin’s Aramco Formula 1® Team driver, Fernando Alonso, took to the streets of Monaco today, following delivery of his Aston Martin Valkyrie; the ultimate hypercar, a true F1® car for the road.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 7 minutes A collection of exceptional watches will be offered at Christie’s Rare Watches auction on 11 November to benefit The European Leukodystrophy Association (ELA), which supports research into leukodystrophies and the families affected by these diseases. Andersen Genève x BCHH, ArtyA, Atelier Haute Complication, Bovet, Girard-Perregaux, Konstantin Chaykin, Louis Erard, Montblanc,Continue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutes This article was first published in the beginning of 2019. I love this collection and I think it would be nice to bring it back to your attention.Since last year’s October, I wished to get my hands on the new 1941 Principa from the prominent Horological Brothers. The Grönefeld 1941Continue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutes This November, Natasha Tontey (b. Indonesia, 1989) will unveil Primate Visions: Macaque Macabre at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara (Museum MACAN), Jakarta, commissioned by Audemars Piguet Contemporary. This expansive new installation —the artist’s first solo exhibition in an institutional context—will explore the multi-layered connection between humansContinue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutes Arnold & Son’s pursuit of integrating exceptional and rare materials into the art of watchmaking takes a magnificent turn with the introduction of the Double Tourbillon White Gold, Charoite Edition. This exquisite timepiece showcases the brand’s dedication to innovation and craftsmanship. The vibrant purple hue of the charoite, intertwined withContinue Reading
Reading Time: 6 minutes Another end of summer, another Geneva Watch Days. The fourth edition featured a greater number of official participating brands, along with some unofficial ones. Once again, the Beau Rivage Hotel and the Montblanc Rotonde played central roles, with additional support from Fairmont, Hôtel d’Angleterre, and other familiar faces. However, forContinue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutes Hong Kong, Geneva, Dubai, New York — Christie’s is delighted to announce a series of exclusive watch auctions to be held in Hong Kong, Geneva, Dubai, and New York during the second half of the year. These sales will showcase a curated selection of important and rare watches, affirming Christie’sContinue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutes In the annals of motorsport, few cars have proved as successful as the Bugatti Type 35, which made its competition debut 100 years ago. As a race car, the Type 35 was utterly without equal. Ettore Bugatti’s visionary design and engineering principles, coupled with his relentless pursuit of perfection, resultedContinue Reading