Reading Time: < 1 minuteAmong the treasures in Chopard’s emblematic Red Carpet Collection, the “Magari” automatic jewellery watch vividly testifies to the Maison’s love for the most beautiful of all diamonds drawn from Earth’s natural bounty.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 7 minutesDuring Geneva Watch Days, an almost unknown independent watchmaker (for the general public) launched its piece. I am talking about Bernhard Lederer and his Central Impulse Chronometer. Inspired by the work of great watchmakers, including George Daniels and after years of research and development, the watch is an important chronometricContinue Reading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGeneva, September 15, 2020. The Foundation of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) is publishing today on its gphg.org website the list of 84 watches nominated by its Academy.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutesApril 8th 2020 – Geneva. The Academy of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) has been established and already has 350 registered members for its first year of existence. With the creation of this new Academy, the GPHG is undertaking a major transformation of its selection and voting process, internationally implying stakeholdersContinue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutesGrand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève 2019 ceremony just ended a few hours ago. O lovely evening entertained by the actor Edouard Baer with pleasant surprises. Some expected, some… not. Here is the list of the GPHG 2019 winners with live videos.Continue Reading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAfter Sydney, Bangkok, Mexico City and Puebla, the 84 watches pre-selected by the jury of the 19th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) are on display at the Musée d’art et d’histoire (MAH) in Geneva from November 2nd to 14th 2019. Inaugurated this evening, this collective exhibition initiated by the GPHG and involving several local institutions, presents theContinue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutesBangkok, October 3rd 2019 – After Australia, the 84 watches pre-selected for the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) on the 2019 GPHG roadshow are stopping off in Bangkok. Like the one in Sydney, this Thai stopover is a first for the GPHG, which has created this exhibition in partnership with The Hour Glass.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutesMy encounter with the IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Constant-Force Tourbillon Edition “Le Petit Prince” Ref. IW590302 happened during the days of SIHH 2019. I knew about this watch from the pre-SIHH press release but having it in hands changed my perception of it. With the occasion of GPHG Nomination ofContinue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutesBereve Watches is a small independent brand that I discovered with the occasion of the “Artistic Craft” nomination to the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. I got in contact with them and I would like to present you their official press release.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 6 minutesDe Bethune DB28 Yellow Tones was presented this year at Baselworld. The watch was a big surprise, not only for me but also for other De Bethune collectors and enthusiasts. The DB28YT departs from the blue accents, so typical to the independent brand, to a fire inspired theme. In aContinue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutesDoxa Sub 200 was launched this year at Baselworld. A good looking diver that will be available for the public starting with 1 Nov. 2019. When I think of Doxa I have a proud feeling growing. The brand celebrates this year its 130th Anniversary. I presented a month ago other bigContinue Reading