Sébastian Muller, the fourth generation of a Swiss watchmaking family from the Jura, founded Brellum in 2016, a small independent brand with a production of around 299 pieces a year and a focus on affordable chronometer-certified chronographs. The Pandial, Brellum’s two-tone vintage-inspired chronograph fitted with a Valjoux 7750, returns in a classic black-and-white panda suit […]
We often talk about revival, resurrection, restoration or even of retro- and vintage-inspiration when it comes to recreating watches from the past, but never of a restomod. This term is closely linked to the automotive industry and basically means taking something from the past, and overhauling it while paying respect to the original design yet […]
Following the inaugural launch of the Quai des Bergues and the Place Vendôme tourbillon, the Faubourg de Cracovie Chronograph is Czapek’s third collection and was introduced at Baselworld 2018. This high-end modern chronograph now embraces the majestic sparkle of blue aventurine as the independent watchmaker introduces the Faubourg de Cracovie Aventurine. Aventurine is distinguished by […]
We’ve seen several very attractive collaborations with independent watchmakers done by Massena LAB, the design studio founded by industry veteran William Massena. Most of them were double-branded models, with the watchmaker’s or brand’s name printed on the dial. But we’ve also seen Massena LAB creating its own watches, with only its name on the dial. […]
Back to front for some, perfect for others, Patek Philippe’s Grand Complication is a rara avis of the watch world and features the chronograph pushers on the left side of the case. Also known as a destro, this left-handed chronograph is, in hallmark Patek style, combined with a perpetual calendar complication. Fitted with the superlative […]
Just weeks after the launch of the new green dial Girard-Perregaux Laureato, which honestly works very well despite being a little late to the party perhaps, there’s now yet another new dial colour available. This one ties into the current season of the year a bit more, as the copper dial radiates a comforting warmth […]
Smartphones are the pocket watches of today, second only to our prized wristwatches for relaying the time. For centuries, however, pocket watches reigned supreme as timekeepers for civilian, military, business and scientific use. If you’re wondering if there’s still a place for pocket watches in the 21st century, check out our in-depth article (short answer, […]
With high-end German watchmaking companies often comes a sincere level of seriousness and respect for traditions and craftsmanship. Often labelled as the Saxony way of working, brands like A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte Original and Moritz Grossmann show a real knack for extremely refined and classical styles of watchmaking. But, as we all need to […]
As the Sun begins to lose its intensity and temperatures drop, autumn brings us the beautiful spectacle of changing leaf colours. It looks like Patek Philippe has taken inspiration from the warm, golden leaves for its latest edition of the World Time Flyback Chronograph reference 5935A. Introduced in 2016, Patek’s signature World Time complication (developed […]
When resurrecting the Ferdinand Berthoud name, an eminent 18th-century horologist, Karl-Friedrich Scheufele and his team have shown quite a talent to surprise and amaze us. First with the Chronomètre FB1, which was awarded the coveted Aiguille d’Or at the GPHG 2016, the Oscars of watchmaking. And then, with the no less spectacular, Chronomètre FB2, which […]