H. Moser & Cie Venturer Concept Vantablack

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Reading Time: 4 minutes A while back, the independent rebel child of Haute Horlogerie, H. Moser & Cie,  took the watch world (and not only) by storm releasing the first watch featuring a Vantablack dial. The vertically aligned nanotube arrays absorb 99.9% of light creating the blackest black possible. The Vantablack® tech is expensiveContinue Reading

Urban Jürgensen One

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Reading Time: 5 minutes The Swiss/Danish independent brand launched during Baselworld 2019 their first luxury sports watch – the Urban Jürgensen One. For some a departure from the brand language, for others an expected move, the One is a modern interpretation of what Urban Jürgensen stands for – exceptional timepieces with no shortcuts.Continue Reading

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Reading Time: 5 minutes One of the “Woah…!” (to read jaw-dropping) pieces of the Baselworld 2019 was the Hautlence HL Sphere. The brand not only released an exceptional watch but also its eighth manufacture calibre. The HL Sphere presents the brand’s signature style and originality and a new innovative time display. Continue Reading

Romain Gauthier Logical One Diamonds

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Reading Time: 5 minutes Romain Gauthier Logical One was launched at SIHH 2013. Its success was immediate and paid in full – Best Men’s Complications Watch at the 2013 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. The diamond version was shown last year at Baselword. Since today monsieur Gauthier celebrates his birthday, I considered the perfect occasionContinue Reading

L.U.C XP Esprit de Fleurier Peony

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Reading Time: 4 minutes For the first ladies’ watch article of the year and decade, I thought about something special – the L.U.C XP Esprit de Fleurier Peony. It is a gorgeous Chopard lady’s piece launched at Baselworld 2019. What else if not flowers and butterflies can cross the mind of a gentleman whenContinue Reading

Grönefeld 1941 Decennium Tourbillon

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Reading Time: 4 minutes Last year, the independent brand Grönefeld celebrated their 10 year anniversary with a pinnacle piece: Grönefeld 1941 Decennium Tourbillon. The celebration timepiece presents and represents all the signature elements of the Duch Horological Brothers.Continue Reading

Ferdinand Berthoud FB 1L.1 "Near Side of the Moon"

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Reading Time: 6 minutes Ferdinand Berthoud launched this year at Baselworld their first Moon phase indication in the FB collection. The Ferdinand Berthoud FB 1L series consists of two models, 10 pieces limited series each: FB 1L.1 “Near Side of the Moon” and FB 1L.4 “Far Side of the Moon”. Today I will presentContinue Reading

TAG Heuer Autavia Collection

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Reading Time: 5 minutes TAG Heuer presented this year at Baselworld a three hands models related to the historical Autavia Collection. While purists have argued that Autavia should be a chronograph, TAG Heuer announced the intentions for a chronograph to be launched later this year. The new TAG Heuer Autavia Isograph collection is inspiredContinue Reading

Arnold & Son Nebula 38

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Reading Time: 4 minutes One of the last watches I have seen and photographed during Baselworld 2019 was the beautiful Arnold & Son Nebula 38 – an exceptional symmetrical architecture packed in a precious 38mm case gold case. Here is my short review with video and impressions from the Basel event. Hands-on review ArnoldContinue Reading

Seiko SLA033J1

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Reading Time: 4 minutes Seiko launched at Baselworld 2019 the Seiko SLA033J1. For Seiko enthusiasts, these were great news. For those not knowing Seiko’s history, the SLA033J1 is a recreation (one can say also a homage) of end ’60s launched Seiko 6105. The most notable characteristics being the robust “turtle” case.  Review: Seiko SLA033J1Continue Reading