Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Swiss independent brand Vault Watches released today a new timepiece: the VAULT V1+ CTi. For those unfamiliar with the Vault Watches name, have a look at these articles I have written for Deployant: the first announcement, the factory visit and the official Swiss launch event. Today the brand announcedContinue Reading
Reading Time: 6 minutesWith the occasion of the brand’s boutique opening, Czapek launched an 18 pieces limited series celebrating piece. The watch, called “Midnight in Geneva”, is a metaphor of the present, remembering the past and celebrating the future. As its name suggests, the timepiece’s name is inspired by the Woody Allen movieContinue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutesSince last year’s October, I wished to get my hands on the new 1941 Principa from the prominent Horological Brothers. The Grönefeld 1941 Principia press release was the first to introduce me to the new timepiece. But I had to have my hands-on on it. Why? It was the firstContinue Reading
Reading Time: 6 minutesAt the beginning of SIHH 2019, I published the press release of the Greubel Forsey Balancier Contemporain. The 39.6mm size, the first watch in such a small print for the independent brand, raised a series of difficulties overcome by the experienced watchmakers in years. The Greubel Forsey Balancier Contemporain has a biggerContinue Reading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLouis Moinet presents MOGADOR, two exclusive sets of artistic watches fitted with the legendary LM-35 movement winner of the latest International Chronometry Competition.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutesGlacial surroundings, the muted sound of snow, spine-chilling thrills and a pale arctic sun… watch aficionados and fans of peak performance in extreme conditions can look forward to more than a frosty reception as Roger Dubuis and tyre specialist partner Pirelli set their sights on snow-bound Sweden for a test-driveContinue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutesComfortable and designed for everyday wear, the Moser Pioneer Tourbillon and the Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds feature a design which is at the same time elegant, audacious and contemporary, with references to the industrial world. Water-resistant to 120 meters, these two models are part of the Pioneer family, which sportsContinue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Romain Gauthier Prestige HMS Stainless Steel is the first timepiece created by the independent brand in… steel – as the name suggested. This limited edition was officially launched today. I got the chance to a preview and now I come with my own impressions. Continue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutesF.P. Journe celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Tourbillon Souverain with a new tourbillon: F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain Vertical.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutesIn 2019, Christophe Claret is celebrating a double anniversary: the 30th anniversary of his Manufacture and the 10th anniversary of his brand. The watchmaker is continuing to explore the technical territories of Fine Watchmaking and enriching his collection of traditional complication watches with a limited-edition anniversary model. For the firstContinue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutesIt was great news to find, last year, that Bovet 1822 joins SIHH this year. The brand, widely recognised for its Amadeo® convertible case, keep the tradition alive and announced a new Virtuoso timepiece. The Bovet Virtuoso IX comes, as expected, with a flying tourbillon visible on both faces. TheContinue Reading