Reading Time: 3 minutes An unmistakable signature at 12 o’clock and a flying tourbillon at 6 would be enough to make the Charles Girardier 1809 Dark Grey 37 mm an exciting proposition. The independent brand takes a few steps further, venturing into artisans’ territories to bring Paillonné enamel and exquisite setting to the watchContinue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutes When I reached out to Maurice Lacroix asking for the #tide, I was not expecting them to send me 8 pieces from the 10 pieces (13 if considering the later released FIBA 3×3). A big surprise was to find included in the received box the complete retail packages for allContinue Reading
Reading Time: 9 minutes On 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 minutes After 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 minutes For 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 minutes Pushing 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 minutes Two 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 minutes TAG 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 minutes Last 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 minutes At 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 minutes Last 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