Reading Time: 2 minutes It’s big, it’s noisy, it’s openwork and it’s very original: The Devon Works Tread 1. I first saw this watch on media in 2010 and I was impressed. I first saw it live in 2013 and I was more impressed. Tread 1 is a big watch: 53.3mm x 47mmContinue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutesFrom time to time I like to visit the vintage watches websites to see what can I discover. Today I was not disappointed, more than that, I was impressed by this big boy: on watch-time.de, one of my often visited vintage websites, I found this very special Memovox: LeCoultre –Continue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutesVan Cleef & Arpels is one of the few watch brands where I like all their collections and watches. The watches are not just watches – are pieces of jewelry. For today I want to show you a special watch: the Midnight Planétarium. the reason I like this one moreContinue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutesEterna is one of those watch companies who has made history: in 1948 Eterna improved the 360-degree rotor design using ball bearings instead of jewel bearing, providing a more reliable and robust support for the weight wing. The Eterna-matic movement from 1948 In the Heritage Collection, Eterna celebrates the most important milestoneContinue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutesFor the first day of 2017, I want to present one of the most spectacular watches I ever saw – the Astronomia Tourbillon from Jacob & Co. In front of this watch I am speechless, please see the presentation video and I will give the information later. Before I startContinue Reading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA Tiffany travel clock from the 1940s serves as an inspiration for this interesting wristwatch. A classic design, but with a touch of difference. It’s a watch that always catches our attention when we (Mrs. and me) visit the Tiffany’s boutique. It’s simple, lovely and has that “je ne saisContinue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutes“A cuddly companion given to children undergoing eye surgery is the inspiration behind OMEGA’s new collection of watches, made in support of Orbis International and its Flying Eye Hospital. The teddy, which is given to every young Orbis patient, makes it easier for doctors to explain what’s about to takeContinue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutesAn industry revolution? You can say that… Sevenfriday, when launched in 2012, started something, maybe not a revolution, but a big wave for sure. I’ve met Sevenfriday watches between non-collectors, low budget collectors and haute horlogerie collectors. It’s a watch you just love, it doesn’t matter if it’s your onlyContinue Reading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA few years ago Denis Giguet created for Harry Winston one of the most interesting watches I’ve ever seen: the Opus Eleven. The watch has no hands for showing the time: using 566 components, 155 jewels and 24 conical pinions – the hours are displayed by means of an original system madeContinue Reading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis is one of my favourite watches from Montblanc – the Montblanc Heritage Spirit Orbis Terrarum from the Meisterstück Heritage Collection. The Heritage Orbis Terrarum is available in 3 versions: a stainless steel case with steel bracelet, a stainless steel case with alligator skin strap and an 18k red gold case withContinue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutesEl Primero (“The First” in Esperanto) is one of those watches that inspires generations of watch lovers. As the first automatic Chronograph, it has established in 1969 a new milestone: the first one-piece caliber as chronograph automatic and not as a module on a base caliber. More than that, atContinue Reading