Alpina Startimer Pilot Automatic

Reading Time: 3 minutesAlpina Watches extended the Startimer collection with new 40mm pieces. Between them, the white dial version caught my attention and I have decided to have a deeper look. The Alpina Startimer Pilot Automatic Reference AL-525S3S6 represents well its collection. The differences from the other pieces being purely cosmetic. Large imageContinue Reading

Parmigiani Toric Fleur

Reading Time: 3 minutesParmigiani Fleurier is one of those brands close to my heart that I have always enjoyed meeting in the wild. The independent has a strong brand language that makes the watches stand out for those “knowing”. Otherwise, the watches are pleasant and subtle. These properties I mostly enjoy at theContinue Reading

Bernhard Lederer Central Impulse Chronometer

Reading Time: 7 minutesDuring Geneva Watch Days, an almost unknown independent watchmaker (for the general public) launched its piece. I am talking about Bernhard Lederer and his Central Impulse Chronometer. Inspired by the work of great watchmakers, including George Daniels and after years of research and development, the watch is an important chronometricContinue Reading

IWC Portugieser Yacht Club Chronograph Edition "Orlebar Brown"

Reading Time: 4 minutesIWC Schaffhausen and Orlebar Brown have announced back in July their collaboration piece, the IWC Portugieser Yacht Club Chronograph Edition “Orlebar Brown”. Due to the travelling and general restriction imposed by the infamous COVID19, I have seen the watch in the metal just at the end of August. Even if the summerContinue Reading

FIVE by Yvan Monnet Genève

Reading Time: 3 minutesDuring the Geneva Watch Days, I had the pleasure to meet again with Yvan Monnet, the man behind the brand. In his atelier in central Geneva, I had the pleasure to see all three new models of the FIVE by Yvan Monnet Genève. The original collection was enriched with newContinue Reading

Frederique Constant Highlife Perpetual Calendar Manufacture

Reading Time: 3 minutesJust a few days ago, Frederique Constant revived its Highlife collection. Not one but three distinct models carry on the brand’s vision for the future. One of the particular features of the Highlife collection is the integrated bracelet. Of course, I could not stay away and I had to seeContinue Reading

Louis Moinet Space Revolution

Reading Time: 4 minutesLouis Moinet released during the Geneva Watch Days several exceptional watches. In a cinema memorabilia thematic, the independent brand launched the spectacular Louis Moinet Space Revolution. While the name sounds cool – a depiction of several SciFi novels, the watch is a down to Earth but spectacular horological achievement withContinue Reading

Bovet Récital 26 Brainstorm® Chapter One

Reading Time: 3 minutesGroundbreaking technologies with respect for traditional Haute Horlogerie, daring architecture and exceptional finishes – just a few words to describe the watches manufactured by Bovet 1822. To cement their performance, various publications and institutions have awarded the brand for its remarkable achievements. A good example of the work done atContinue Reading

MB&F MoonMachine 2

Reading Time: 5 minutesTwo years ago, at SIHH 2018 MB&F launched a new performance art piece, the MoonMachine 2. The second MoonMachine is a continuation of the collaboration of Maximilian Büsser and Stepan Sarpaneva and a result of a long friendship. MB&F MoonMachine 2 is one of the watches that constantly kept myContinue Reading

Zenith Defy 21 Ultraviolet

Reading Time: 4 minutesZenith launched at the beginning of the summer a joyful and colourful piece – the Zenith Defy 21 Ultraviolet. The high energy colour fits perfectly the high-frequency chronograph. The Defy 21 Ultraviolet has just been made available for shopping online. What better occasion to have a look at it?Continue Reading