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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Denmark’s Maritime and Commercial Court has issued a temporary injunction stopping a painting from being destroyed and its resultant ‘parts’ used for a line of watches. Kanske Denmark ApS had bought the artwork by Tal R (Tal Rosenzweig), titled ‘Paris… Read More ›
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