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 ›
Hands-on
HANDS-ON: Kurono Bunkyō Tokyo by Hajime Asaoka
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 ›
HANDS-ON: David Candaux DC6-Solstice
A third generation watchmaker and AHCI member, this year David Candaux presented the DC6 Half Hunter Tourbillon Series. The Solstice collection that is the subject of today’s post uses the same design, movements, and finishing as the Half Hunters, but… Read More ›
HANDS-ON: Chopard Alpine Eagle
The new Alpine Eagle may be the first new Chopard collection family in a little while, but this new integrated bracelet sports watch has its roots (and design sensibility) in the youth of Co-President Karl-Friedrich Scheufele. Not only is this… Read More ›
HANDS-ON: H. Moser & Cie Pioneer Perpetual Calendar MD
Formerly known as the Perpetual 1 and H.Moser & Cie’s first piece when the brand was re-launched in 2005, the Endeavour Perpetual Calendar, revamped by the Meylan family who purchased the Moser Group in 2012, has had a number of… Read More ›
HANDS-ON: Ulysse Nardin Marine Mega Yacht
Earlier this year the Miami International Boat Show provided the rather appropriate backdrop for official show partner Ulysse Nardin to unveil the Marine Mega Yacht Watch, a tidal indication timepiece aimed at the mega yacht owners amongst us. One of… Read More ›
HANDS-ON: David Rutten Meteorite Watches DR01 Streamline
When the David Rutten Meteorite Watches brand and its inaugural model the DR01 Streamline were launched, like many I was curious (especially as a sub CHF 10,000 meteorite watch), but as it is a niche limited edition (88 pieces) watch… Read More ›
HANDS-ON : Hublot Big Bang One Click Rainbow King Gold
“Living life in Hublot rainbow colours” is the refrain, and the GPHG have decided to do this, with the Big Bang One Click Rainbow as one the 2019 award’s pre-selected finalists in the ‘Jewellery’ category. Hublot released a ‘double rainbow’… Read More ›
HANDS-ON : Jacob & Co Astronomia Dragon
Today’s post is about a timepiece from a brand best known for watches that are impossible to miss; often because of the exuberance with which the brand uses precious stones, but generally because Jacob & Co don’t shy away from… Read More ›
HANDS-ON : Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds Funky Blue Black Edition
H. Moser & Cie’s launch of the new Pioneer Centre Seconds Funky Blue Black Edition was accompanied by an unusual announcement, a #Pioneertour, during which this new watch would go around the world for a year courtesy of ‘guardians’, the… Read More ›
