Reading Time: 4 minutesFounded in 1883, Alpina is a forward-looking manufacture, that occasionally allows itself a foray into its heritage. With almost 140 years of innovative collections and as many models that have made a mark in their time, its legacy has become a source of inspiration, turning up some little-known gems. OnceContinue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Vault V2+ RCT is the latest creation from the Zurich-based Swiss bespoke watch brand. It features a dark matter carbon composite case dropping the weight of the watch to only 65grams making it the lightest watch they have created to date. The collaboration with RC Tritec has helped produceContinue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutesIWC Schaffhausen has unveiled the Big Pilot’s Watch Monopusher Edition “Le Petit Prince”, the first Big Pilot’s Watch with a chronograph function. The mechanical stopwatch is controlled via a single push-button which is beautifully integrated into the distinctive conical crown. Limited to 500 pieces, this “Le Petit Prince” edition featuresContinue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutesKross Studio continues the design house’s successful streak of collaborations and partnerships with its latest venture, this time partnering with renowned designer Alain Silberstein. In the summer of 2021, Silberstein contacted Kross Studio to discuss his vision for a lotus-inspired timepiece that would capture the essence of the sacred AsianContinue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutesSwiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet is delighted to participate in the Dubai Watch Week from 24 to 28 November 2021 taking place at the gate of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). For the occasion, the Manufacture’s space hosts a large-scale exhibition Beyond the Limits: A Journey through Time,Continue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutesA winning format for engaging the global watch community: Christie’s at Dubai Watch Week 2021 As a longstanding partner of DWW, Christie’s adds a dimension that resonates with the public in a dedicated pavilion – with exclusive exhibitions, fascinating stories and a few surprises Connecting the worlds of vintage andContinue Reading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMinions, a new model of the Wristmons collection, was created by Konstantin Chaykin. The Russian watchmaster decided to launch his new project at Dubai Watch Week 2021, which opened in Dubai (UAE) on November 24, 2021.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutesRessence, the watch company that keeps challenging the status quo of mechanical watchmaking, in close collaboration with Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, the UAE’s leading retailer of luxury watches and jewellery, is excited to announce the release of the Type 1 Slim DX2 – a limited edition of the Type 1Continue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutesAs Girard-Perregaux celebrates its 230th anniversary, it has looked to its past and created a new model, the Cat’s Eye Eternity Edition. Equipped with a grand feu enamel dial, this latest model is destined to retain its fresh-faced looks for many years to come.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutesCombining the finesse of watchmaking with the cutting-edge mechanics of the Manufacture, De Bethune presents the latest DB25QP. De Bethune DB25 Perpetual Calendar – a classic interpretation of the DB25: a radiating guilloche in 12 sectors, integrated lugs and a new titanium case.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutesLukas, introduce yourself… Hi, I’m Lukas, I’m 35 years old, born and raised in Switzerland, and I’m Oris’s Senior Product Design Engineer. I’ve been working at Oris for six years, designing watches and packaging. It’s been quite a ride! How many people are there in the team? We’re around 10Continue Reading