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• NEW: H. Moser & Cie Streamliner Flyback Chronograph

  By horologium on January 10, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  What makes a Moser watch, ‘a Moser’? I am not speaking of the high profile pieces that have garnered broad media coverage but the ‘bread and butter’ of the brand – what they make and sell. Perhaps visually at least,… Read More ›

• ON THE WRIST: Ulysse Nardin Freak X Carbonium® Gold The Hour Glass

  By horologium on January 8, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Last year saw retailer The Hour Glass release a number of 40th birthday commemorative limited editions in conjunction with their brands. Some of them sold out immediately upon announcement. One of these was the the watch that is the subject… Read More ›

• VACHERON CONSTANTIN: Les Collectionneurs – Australia edition

  By horologium on January 4, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  You may recall the announcement last year about Richemont piloting the use of blockchain authentication through the Vacheron Constantin Les Collectionneurs. This new ‘collection’ consists of vintage timepieces (including pocket watches) that have been restored by the brand and are… Read More ›

• HANDS-ON: Girard-Perragaux Bridges Quasar

  By horologium on December 30, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Bridges are an important part of the Girard-Perregaux story. Earlier this year they launched a new Neo Tourbillon with Three Bridges movement in a 46mm sized sapphire case, the first time that such a material has been used in this… Read More ›

• INDUSTRY NEWS: Swatch Group responds to Swiss Competition Regulator

  By horologium on December 26, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  It is almost the end of the year, and with 2020 also brings the latest chapter of a long running saga within the watch industry. You may recall the ongoing stoush between the Swatch Group and Switzerland’s Competition Commission (WEKO)… Read More ›

• HANDS-ON: Kurono Bunkyō Tokyo by Hajime Asaoka

  By horologium on December 24, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  The world of independent watchmaking will always be a niche one, in large part by dint of the small production numbers, as well as for the higher average entry price point into it. But even within such a niche the… Read More ›

• NEW: H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Tourbillon Concept Vantablack®

  By horologium on December 22, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Last year we shared with you H.Moser & Cie’s Endeavour Perpetual Moon Concept Vantablack®, a watch whose dial material, for those with no experience with it, really has to be seen to be fully appreciated. As mentioned previously, Vantablack® is… Read More ›

• NEWS: Lawsuit launched against California crocodile and alligator ban

  By horologium on December 19, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  In the 1950s to 1960s the American crocodile and American alligator (the latter of which are more commonly known to watch people as Alligator mississippiensis) were overhunted to near extinction, with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service placing both… Read More ›

• INDUSTRY NEWS: Greubel Forsey Departs SIHH/ Watches & Wonders Geneva

  By horologium on December 18, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  The departures from watch fairs continues, with Greubel Forsey announcing that they will not be attending the re-named Watches & Wonders Geneva from 2020 onwards. Also following in the path of much larger brands who have changed tack, they will… Read More ›

• NEW: Oris Big Crown Bronze Pointer Date

  By horologium on December 16, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  We did a ‘bronze fortnight’ earlier this year featuring a number of new 2019 pieces, but the month is not yet over, and there has been time for another bronze model to make a late appearance into this year’s bronzed… Read More ›