Reading Time: 7 minutesBell & Ross was kind to lend me the BR‑X3 Patrouille de France, for an extended time, to do a review. I could not refuse the offer for two reasons: I like Bell & Ross and I like Patrouille de France. It is not their first collaboration, but oh boy,Continue Reading
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe Piaget Sixtie Steel Diamonds arrives at a moment when watchmaking seems locked in a cycle of familiar shapes and predictable proportions. Round cases dominate wrists, cushion forms provide the occasional alternative, and rectangles suggest dress watch heritage. Against this backdrop, the Sixtie introduces something different: a trapezoid, unapologetically geometric,Continue Reading
Reading Time: 7 minutesThe Octo Finissimo Lee Ufan x Bvlgari represents something extraordinary in contemporary horology – a timepiece that transcends the conventional boundaries between watchmaking and fine art. Limited to just 150 pieces, this collaboration between Bvlgari and the Korean-born, Japan-based artist Lee Ufan exemplifies the Maison’s remarkable ability to transform itsContinue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutesThese latest executions of the Czapek Antarctique – the Mount Erebus Rare Stones Collection represent something quite profound in contemporary watchmaking: timepieces that genuinely transcend the boundary between geological wonder and horological mastery: Lapis Lazuli, Falcon Eye and Green Meteor Named after Antarctica’s most active volcano, which famously spews microscopicContinue Reading
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe Piaget Polo Perpetual Calendar Obsidian Green continues an evolution, combining the manufacture’s expertise in ultra-thin movements with its longstanding proficiency in ornamental stone dials. Following the success of the inaugural Piaget Polo Perpetual Calendar in 2023, the maison has expanded the collection with a new reference featuring a magneticContinue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn the pantheon of horological milestones, few timepieces encapsulate the zeitgeist of their era as evocatively as Vacheron Constantin’s 222. Initially unveiled in 1977 to commemorate the Maison’s 222nd anniversary, the model represented a decisive departure from established norms, eschewing the traditional utilitarianism of contemporary sports watches in favour ofContinue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutesIn the realm of haute horlogerie, where tradition meets innovation, Laurent Ferrier has once again demonstrated its mastery with the introduction of the Classic Moon. This timepiece, available in two distinct interpretations, embodies the brand’s commitment to classical elegance and technical sophistication. The Classic Moon, with its annual calendar andContinue Reading
Reading Time: 6 minutesIn the ever-churning ocean of horology, where trends rise and fall with the relentless tide, true artistry and unwavering dedication to craft stand as steadfast beacons. It is with immense pleasure that I cast my gaze upon a creation that embodies these very qualities: the Chronograph Monopoussoir Sylvain Pinaud xContinue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutesFounded in 2017 by Ming Thein, a designer and entrepreneur with a passion for horology, MING has rapidly carved out a niche in the independent watchmaking world. Defined by its innovative approach to materials, mechanics, and aesthetics, the brand is renowned for blending refined design principles with cutting-edge technologies. MING’sContinue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutesRoger Dubuis has long stood at the crossroads of tradition and modernity, carving out an unmistakable identity in the world of haute horology. With the Excalibur Titanium Monotourbillon, the Maison takes its innovation to new heights. Launched during Watches & Wonders Geneva 2024, this timepiece embodies the very essence ofContinue Reading
Reading Time: 6 minutesLEDERER Triple Certified Observatory Chronometer has been awarded the prestigious GPHG Chronometry Prize 2024 – which makes it the perfect choice for the most important moment of the start of the new year! I dare you to find a more proper watch to measure perfectly the passage of midnight. Besides the precision certifiedContinue Reading