If there is one name that could best define the connection between cars and watches, it has to be Carrera. Indeed, the name has long been associated with two of the most prominent names of both the car and the watch industry. On one side is the legendary car of Porsche, the 911 Carrera. On […]
Laco’s Scorpion watches (from the Squad/Sport collection) are a popular series of dive models with typically large 42mm cases, such as last year’s Edition 96 special edition. The rugged watch comes in four different variations, separated by accent colours and straps – Himalaya, Mojave, Amazonas and Atlantik. Based on customer feedback, the German watchmaker is […]
Blancpain‘s famous Fifty Fathoms dive watch surfaced in 1953 and became the benchmark for many modern dive watches. After being reinforced with magnetic shielding, the robust diver was adopted by French Navy combat swimmers. The 1956 Bathyscaphe, named after the submarine that fathomed the Marina Trench, was a smaller-sized dive watch with calendar indications designed […]
Since Guido Terreni was appointed CEO of Parmigiani Fleurier, the brand has been busy streamlining its collections and forging a coherent identity. Families like Kalpa, Pershing and Bugatti have been whisked away to focus all efforts on the Tonda, especially the Tonda PF luxury sports watch. Launched in 2021, the Tonda PF is a refined […]
To be perfectly honest, I am not that much into Science-Fiction series and movies that I know all the intricate details of legendary shows and franchises like Star Wars, Star Trek or any other. However, I know that when the phrase “Live Long and Prosper” comes up, it’s forever linked to the Star Trek character […]
Rado just celebrated the 60th anniversary of their Diastar collection with the presentation of 4 new watches crafted from Ceramos, their high-tech composite material. The new models included an anniversary edition created with Swiss-Argentinian designer Alfredo Häberli. During the launch in Zurich, we sat down with the brand’s CEO, Adrian Bosshard and Alfredo Häberli to […]
Back in the old days of the watch industry, things were pretty much set in stone for the entire duration of ownership. Sure, there was always the option of changing the personality of a watch by swapping a strap for another, but that was about it. Recently, the trend of watch customization, of watch straps/bracelets […]
It’s common knowledge that very few mechanical dive watches are actually used for professional diving. They might be used as a backup for a sophisticated electronic gadget, but on the whole, dive watches are bought because they are particularly rugged and because they look good. So, what happens when the world’s most valuable luxury brand, […]
Before launching his eponymous brand in 2005 in the Vallée de Joux, Romain Gauthier had accumulated a twenty-year track record as a master of precision mechanics for the Swiss watch industry. Renowned for its impressive hand-finishings, Romain Gauthier produces only 50 watches a year that reflect a genuinely novel approach to some of the hallowed […]
Most watch enthusiasts and collectors are rarely content with their current collection. Sure, it might hold someone’s most desired pieces to date, but there’s always that next one to lust after. And to be honest, I have a long list of watches that are theoretically within my reach and would one day love to own. […]