Reading Time: 2 minutesBulova was on the Moon… But what about the Omega? Bulova, Omega and other watches were tested and prepared to reach the surface of the Moon or participate in the space mission. One of the watches that reached the moon and the only one merchantable, Dave Scott‘s Bulova chronograph, was sold inContinue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutesI like Chronoswiss for three reasons: the dial, the crown and the case. The dial is usually guilloche and looks amazing, the onion-style-crown – the first thing that comes in my mind when I see one is Chronoswiss because is kind of their signature and the case looks always goodContinue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutesLast week, a friend of mine and fellow collector (with a turn for Japanese technology) introduced me to the Citizen Satellite Wave CC3020. He was looking for a new watch that needs to satisfy some of his requests: solar charge, GPS or Wave receptor for time correction, big enough for hisContinue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutesBold and original, created for collectors and manufactured 100% in Switzerland, the SM8 collection from Suissemecanica is not only a beautiful timepiece but also an excellent tool watch. Since the first encounter in the media, a few years ago, I was attracted by the shape of the case and the interesting dialContinue Reading
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 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: 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