Reading Time: 9 minutesOn the 17th of May, the official launch day for the Ulysse Nardin Diver The Ocean Race, I had during breakfast another discussion regarding sustainability. After the dinner from the previous evening (read about the launch even and speeches here), fellow guests had the same internal struggle on what isContinue Reading
Reading Time: 7 minutesAfter the presentation of the Ulysse Nardin Diver The Ocean Race, I would like to present to you today the launching event that took place in Alicante, Spain and the discussion around it. These articles are a tribute to the World Environment Day and the involvement of several groups towardContinue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutesFor World Environment Day, I want to discuss the efforts made by a group of people to preserve our beautiful blue planet. I am talking about the Ulysse Nardin Diver The Ocean Race, the very first DIVER model primarily composed of recycled fishing nets, the efforts done by The OceanContinue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutesPushing new limits, Zenith is keeping us smiling with the first-ever Defy Extreme in carbon fibre. Coming in a large case and using automotive-inspired materials, the brand is giving its El Primero 9004 movement a new futuristic, daring shell: Zenith Defy Extreme Carbon Ref 10.9100.9004/22.I200.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutesTwo details stroke me during my first encounter with Daneel: his uncanny resemblance with the victim and the strange ancient time-telling device he had on his left wrist… This is an unusual presentation of the URWERK UR-220 SL Asimov seen from the possible perspective of Elijah Baley meeting R. DaneelContinue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutesTAG Heuer and Porsche are two strong names, each in its own industry. Watches and cars go hand in hand with a heritage and a history intertwined. For these two Maisons, the collaboration brings new perspectives, a joint pool of fans and enthusiasts and extraordinary pieces.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutesLast year we witnessed a plethora of haute horlogerie timepieces. Between them, stands out a small independent with a phenomenal complication. I talk about Czapek & Cie and their spectacular Antarctique Rattrapante. The Czapek Antarctique Rattrapante is an old idea and a personal dream to fulfil of Xavier de Roquemaurel,Continue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutesAt the end of January, Zenith Watches launched during LVMH Watch Week a series of novelties. The Defy collection was enriched with a new series – Zenith Defy Skyline with a new ElPrimero, non-chrono movement.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutesLast summer, the super original independent URWERK launched a new variation in its UR-100 collection featuring an unusual gold alloy. The URWERK UR-100 Electrum is cased in an ancient metal amalgam containing organic gold and palladium. This gives the wristwatch an unusual shine, much coveted by the ancient civilizations. Continue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutesParmigiani Fleurier was until recently a purists only delight. With last’s year launch of the Tonda PF, the independent explores new territories, still keeping the signature design and exalted decoration that made it famous. During the Geneva Watch Days, I fell in love with Tonda’s chronograph rattrapante, the precious ParmigianiContinue Reading
Reading Time: 6 minutesUlysse Nardin just launched a new wristwatch in its Blast Collection. The Blast Moonstruck is a natural evolution in the line-up, coming with an entire series of astronomical complications. The astronomical poetry is interpreted again by the genius of Ludwig Oechslin, bringing an exceptional, simplified and easy to comprehend setContinue Reading
