Piaget is synonymous with ultra-thin movements and high jewellery watches, areas of expertise the brand started to cultivate in the late 1950s. Not many watch brands excel in both disciplines, and alongside its state-of-the-art watch manufacture outside Geneva and its historic site in La Côte-aux-Fées, Piaget owns the largest jewellery workshop in Geneva. The latest […]
In 2007, Raymond Weil unveiled the Freelancer collection, a tribute to “the free-spirited man who wishes to remain in control of his destiny”, according to the corporate website. Over the years, the collection has flourished with over 40 references, from time-only and time-and-date models to chronographs (including flyback), world timers, and even diver’s timepieces. The […]
Who doesn’t like a good party every now and then? A chance to dress up, have a blast and just let loose a little. In any industry, this is a recurring theme as birthdays are celebrated regardless of what they’re about. The brands in this Buying Guide certainly celebrated 2023 in a big way, as […]
British car culture is unlike any other. The nation is amongst the biggest in the world, not necessarily in terms of number of cars produced, but it has always had a huge impact on the industry nonetheless. Just think of cars like Bentley, Aston Martin, Jaguar, or even the humble little Mini. Cars that left […]
Things have been moving fast at Fortis. Under the lead of Jupp Philipp, the man who acquired the company about three years ago, most collections have been revamped or revived, and new models launched. Following an entirely refreshed Flieger collection, the return of the Marinemaster, and the introduction of the Stratoliner with a space-tested movement, […]
Known as the Maison of luxury goods that “speaks with its hands”, Hermès was established in 1837 by Thierry Hermès as a purveyor of the finest quality saddles and harnesses in Paris. Now regarded as one of the finest luxury retailers, Hermès is renowned for its impeccable artisanal craftsmanship and intrepid artistic flair. Design is […]
In 1983, Gerd-Rüdiger Lang (1943-2023) established Chronoswiss as a mechanical watch brand, introducing several innovative concepts defining its distinctive style and producing a lasting impact on the watchmaking industry. Among these innovations were the transparent caseback, allowing a view of the intricate mechanics, and the regulator-type dial design for wristwatches. The skeletonised Chronoswiss models, a […]
While Breguet doesn’t really own a true sports watch collection, there are two lineups designed after purpose-built timepieces of the past. One is the Type XX, a pilot’s chronograph recently revamped that pays tribute to both sides of the Breguet family. The other one, a watch designed with yachting in mind, is the Marine, an […]
It’s not often the world of culinary arts collides with the beauty of mechanical watchmaking. When it does happen, things turn tasty quickly, as watchmaking and fine dining are at heart about passion. A passion for finesse, refinement and finding perfection in ingredients to make a watch or a dish come together in perfect harmony. […]
As familiar as we are with the big players in Glashütte, there is another Saxon brand that should be on our radar. Founded by Johannes Dürrstein, who had previously distributed watches for A. Lange & Söhne from his Dresden boutique, Union Glashütte set up shop in 1893. Marking the brand’s 130th anniversary, Union Glashütte presents […]