Reading Time: 5 minutesHautlence HL Vagabonde Tourbillon is a fabulous piece that I had in my hands during SIHH2019. This mesmerising piece uses no hands but a disc system to show the passing time. A rectangular 5N red gold completes the package. This is a short presentation of the piece seen at Geneva.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 6 minutesKnowing the time determines your location. This fact has been proven throughout the history of high-sea navigation thanks to its close ties to watchmaking. Dual time zones are central to Arnold & Son’s history, with the marine chronometers of yesterday and today’s two iconic models, the Arnold & Son DTEContinue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutesWith elemental links to the H. Moser & Cie. brand, the Heritage Centre Seconds Funky Blue forges a subtle link between past and present, between tradition and modernity. Reminiscent of the pocket watches converted to wristwatches in the early 1920s using fine attachments, this creation is largely inspired by vintageContinue Reading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFrederique Constant stands for determination, a visionary future and rich watchmaking know-how. This is especially true for the Manufacture Collection watches of Frederique Constant, which are the result of the highest precision.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe new version of Hysek’s square-case Furtif is powered by a new, 100%-manufacture calibre, the Hysek Furtif Squelette. Boasting the ultimate in skeletonisation, the piece’s meticulous design and finishings gleam and sparkle as never before. The charbonnage finish on the movement, performed in-house by hand, will make every watch unique.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe recent release of OMEGA’s Seamaster Diver 300M Limited Edition has proven to be an instant hit with 007 fans and watch collectors around the world. Now, to add even more choice to the collection, the brand has launched a special Seamaster Diver 300M James Bond Limited Edition Set. JustContinue Reading
Reading Time: 10 minutesIn the days I was in Geneva for GPHG, Zenith lanch and many other events, I got the chance to meet with Pierre from Alpina Automobiles. He showed me the latest BMW Alpina B7, present in front of the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva. This one and other severalContinue Reading
Reading Time: 6 minutesOn Thursday, 7th of November, I was invited by Girard-Perregaux to visit their freshly refurbished manufacture. The tour was organised on three different brand’s sites: the manufacture at Rue des Crêtets, the Haute-Horlogerie Department at Rue Numa-Droz and, the final destination of the tour, the Girard-Perregaux villa. I will notContinue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutesIn the spirit that unites Ulysse Nardin with the explorers and fearless adventurers of the world, the Swiss manufacture, located in Le Locle near Neuchatel, has partnered with the Vendée Globe to sponsor the world’s most challenging sailing race. UN has created the DIVER X CAPE HORN and the DIVERContinue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutesOn November 2019 Singer Reimagined is attending the Dubai Watch Week to launch a special addition to its award-winning chronograph collection. The Singer Track1 Emirates Edition is a bespoke design celebrating the significance of the region in high-watchmaking circles. The biennial Dubai Watch Week show will be held from 20thContinue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn collaboration with Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, H. Moser & Cie. has created two limited edition timepieces featuring dials in brand new colourways. In tribute to the long-standing partnership that links the Seddiqi and Meylan families, these two models celebrate the friendship and values that these two firms share. AContinue Reading