Article A firm trend in recent years is the rise in price points for luxury watches. Lead by industry leaders as Rolex, increasing their price structurally to steep levels, the brands beyond follow a similar trend. Even Omega Speedmasters require a serious investment these days, leaving room for other brands to fill the previous price ranges. […]

Article A visit to Glashuette is always an event for watch geeks. The small Saxony town with 3000 inhabitants is the undisputed epicentre of German watchmaking, and when you position yourself at the train station you’ll have a view on no less than 5 manufactures within a stone’s throw. In fact, the former train station itself […]

Article The previous editions with Alain Silberstein, Vianney Halter and Konstantin Chaykin were clear hits, not only commercially but also in branding value. It transformed Louis Erard into a creative powerhouse and a darling for insider watch fans. The watches are regular entrants at Phillips and Christie’s auctions, ranked amongst the original pieces of much higher […]

Article Amongst the participants we see almost all Richemond brands, accompanied by a few indies. We pick 4 novelties for your consideration: IWC, Vacheron Constantin, Roger Dubuis and Piaget. 1) IWC Big Pilot’s Watch AMG G63 IWC has taken inspiration in one of the iconic models of their partner Mercedes-AMG. The Big Pilot’s Watch AMG G63 […]

Article This week Perrelet is launching it’s most characteristic collection in a smaller case size: the Turbine 41 Titanium introduces the spinning turbine wheel in a 41mm titanium case. The Turbine, spinning at the slightest movement of the wrist in the center of the dial, is the signature feature for Perrelet. It combines playfulness with a […]

Article The story of Laurent Ferrier is fascinating and unusual. Mr. Ferrier started his own brand in 2009 at the respectable age of 63 and after a successful career as a watchmaker and amateur racing driver. In the 1979 Le Mans 24 hours Ferrier and his co-driver Francois Servanin finished third in their Porsche 935, and […]

Article An affordable engraved sports watch, a montre a souscription, a very personal dual time and a colourful techy for your consideration this week. Maurice Lacroix Aikon Skeleton Urban Tribe Armin Strom x Monochrome Gravity Equal Force Maillechort Jacob & Co. The World is Yours Zenith Defy Chroma II El Primero 21

Article Glashuette Original Senator Chronometer Glashuette Original has released a fresh update on their Senator Chronometer line. The modern day chronometer, in the collection since 2009, is a worthy heir to the brands historic marine chronometers. As we know GO, the update is a subtle evolution on a successful theme combining very balanced design with horological […]