Reading Time: 3 minutes With its new disruptive “Zenith Oscillator” control system, the brand with the guiding star is revolutionising mechanical watchmaking. High frequency, chronometric precision, reliability and stability: the oscillator developed and patented by the Manufacture replaces the traditional sprung balance used for more than three centuries! Featuring a single element (compared withContinue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutes Zenith sets the crowning touch to the festivities honouring its legendary 1969 El Primero high-frequency chronograph with a solid gold “revival” trilogy. The 38 mm case of this watchmaking icon, which is celebrating half a century of avant-garde and precision, appears clothed in this precious metal. To mark this anniversary,Continue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutes Two years ago, Zenith introduced the revolutionary Defy El Primero 21, the only high-frequency automatic chronograph designed to measure hundredths of a second, ushering watchmaking firmly into the 21st century. In 2019, the Swiss Manufacture is taking another big leap with the Defy El Primero Double Tourbillon: an innovative modelContinue Reading
Reading Time: 7 minutes Czapek & Cie comes with a some powerful novelties at Baselworld 2019: ultralight titanium case, platinum and gem set case, panda enamel chrono, as well, some other lovely enamel exercises. A big plus and an unusual complication in time measuring… an hourglass. Check the press release below.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 12 minutes This year, Tudor spoils us with some interesting timepieces: a prototype inspired watch, a fantastic chronograph, a dark but cool bronze Black Bay and a gold bezel Black Bay in three case dimensions. Please have a look at the press release below.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutes Basel, March 20, 2019 – With complete mastery of the art of thermal oxidation of metals, De Bethune continues to explore all the colour shades resulting from the heat released by the chemical reactions of heat-treated steel and titanium – De Bethune DB28 Yellow TonesContinue Reading
Reading Time: 6 minutes Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey have shown creative daring and boldness in uniting their second Fundamental Invention, the Quadruple Tourbillon, with their ground breaking interpretation of the GMT with its outsized rotating globe. Displaying three time zones along with a universal time function, this exceptional timepiece is distinguished by itsContinue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutes IN 2011 PANERAI SURPRISED THE WORLD OF WATCHMAKING BY CREATING A DIVING WATCH WITH THE CASE MADE OF BRONZE: AN EXTRAORDINARILY FASCINATING MATERIAL WHICH MATURES WITH THE PASSAGE OF TIME, ACQUIRING A PATINA WHICH GIVES A UNIQUE CHARACTER TO EACH EXAMPLE. TODAY FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS LEGENDARY MODEL APPEARSContinue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutes There’s still terra incognita in the world of watchmaking – and that’s precisely where Bianchet Genève is positioned with its contemporary sports watch: designed for performance, at a fair price, in the genuine Swiss Made Fine Watchmaking segment. The G5000 Active Tourbillon is the fruit of these various considerations: indeed, its nameContinue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutes I had the pleasure, during SIHH2019, to have a lovely conversation with David Bernard. David is one of the active members of Time Æon Foundation. For those of view unfamiliar with the Foundation, I recommend you to have a look at these articles from Quill&Pad, SJX, Deployant, FHH Journal andContinue Reading
Reading Time: 7 minutes Laco presents for Baselworld 2019 new watches inspired by the traditional, vintage pilots watch. With an exceptional look, the watches are available in hand-wound and automatic versions. Please read the official press release below.Continue Reading