Reading Time: 6 minutesMontblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph is an interesting watch inspired by a chronograph patented in 1838. This not-the-usual-layout system uses two disks for precise passed time measurement. During this year’s SIHH, I got the chance to have in my hands the latest two iterations, the Reference 119964 in goldContinue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutesClaude Meylan Tortue Lady is a special collection of the independent Vallée de Joux brand. The brand created it exclusively for ladies and, only recently, due to the public’s request, gentlemen’s versions were added. This year, the collection was enriched with an extraordinary piece – the Claude Meylan Tortue LadyContinue Reading
Reading Time: 6 minutesBell & Ross released this year at Baselworld the Bell & Ross BR 03-92 MA-1 watch. The green orange beast is inspired not by the known Robert Louis Stevenson’s story but by the iconic aviation reference – the MA-1 flight jacket. The brand’s determination and dedication to bring the cockpitContinue 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: 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: 4 minutesI 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 minutesD. 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 minutesI review today a special piece created by the Swiss independent brand Cabestan – the Triple Axis Tourbillon. The concept was also “hiding” the fuse-and-chain traditional complication that is the signature of the Cabestan watches. When I first met the Triple Axis Tourbillon in the flesh I was amazed by theContinue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutesOris supports again the Movember Foundation with a new vintage-inspired piece: the Oris Movember Edition 2018. The new timepiece finds its origins in the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date. It has a nice colour scheme adorned by two cool straps personalised with the Movember Foundation logo. This is the hands-on review ofContinue Reading