Jaeger-LeCoultre’s long time relationship with the Venice Film Festival is marked, each year, with special launches. In 2017, the brand presented a series of three limited edition Rendez-Vous pieces to celebrate their Métiers Rares (Rare Handcrafts) workshop. With a focus… Read More ›
Winner of the Mechanical Exception prize at GPHG 2019, the GENUS GNS 1.2 is arguably one of the most unusual watches to have been released not just last year, but in recent times. The man behind it is second generation… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
