Reading Time: 8 minutesUlysse Nardin Diver X Antarctica – an ode to ice: Terra Australis, as Antarctica was formerly called – the last continent to be discovered and the Earth’s southernmost, most hostile landmass – has been a source of fascination for explorers, scientists and historians for the two centuries since it was firstContinue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutesSinn Spezialuhren is honoured with the German Design Award: “Excellent Product Design 2020”. The EZM 12 and the HUNTING WATCH 3006 receive the award that the highly esteemed panel of judges bestows only on products demonstrating a superb design. Presentation of the awards is to take place in February 2020Continue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutesVacheron Constantin, the world’s oldest watch manufacture with more than 260 years of uninterrupted activity, unveils an exclusive timepiece dedicated to the Middle East region with a unique dial colour: the Patrimony Middle East Edition.Continue Reading
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