Reading Time: 2 minutes I had the pleasure, during SIHH2019, to have a lovely conversation with David Bernard. David is one of the active members of Time Æon Foundation. For those of view unfamiliar with the Foundation, I recommend you to have a look at these articles from Quill&Pad, SJX, Deployant, FHH Journal andContinue Reading
Reading Time: 6 minutes With 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 minutes Since 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: 3 minutes Glacial 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: 5 minutes In 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: 2 minutes The Galet Traveller across the collection with two new dials an Opaline Black or White. Designed with the same sleekness, its light absorbing an opposite contrast. of incomparable purity. Reference LCF007 TECHNICAL DETAILS Movement: Self-winding Calibre LF230.02 chronometer-certified by Besançon Observatory Off-centred micro-rotor in 18K solid gold with pawl-fitted unidirectional winding,Continue Reading
Reading Time: < 1 minute The iconic Micro-Rotor from Laurent Ferrier offers two new dials in its collection, an Opaline Black or White, two dials of purity and unparalleled elegance with which to enchant enthusiasts of the finest watchmaking. References: LCF004, LCF013 or LCF024 SPECIFICATIONS Movement: Caliber FBN 229.01, automatic micro-rotor winding with unidirectional clicket, withContinue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutes I got the chance to have a more intimate look to the newest creation of De Bethune – the DB28GS Grand Bleu. Even if I didn’t get the chance to get too deep into technical detail, I was impressed not only by its beauty but also by the intriguing and innovativeContinue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutes D. Dornblüth & Sohn is a name relatively unknown in the world of watches, although the small independent brand has more than twenty years of experience. Dieter Dornblüth and Son have interesting pieces, customisable with the client’s wishes. I would like to present you one of the most “simple” watchesContinue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutes For the 20th Anniversary of the Chronomètre à Résonance, F.P.Journe proposes a version with a special dial that will be produced only during the year 2019. The hour dial at 3h maintains an analogue 12-hour indication while the dial at 9h features for this edition an analogue 24-hour indication. TheContinue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutes During the AuroChronos Festival, I got the chance to meet Holke Dijkman, the creator of the VERSUM Watch. The Dijkman VERSUM is an interesting piece of time-measuring machinery, especially since the watch’s movement is transformed to display the time on the back. Let’s discover together the ingenious system.Continue Reading