First Look – The New and Very Transparent ArtyA Purity Stairway to Heaven

The Purity collection was introduced in 2021 to express Yvan Arpa, Founder of ArtyA’s vision of transparency. Since then has included tourbillon models only, very different and even restrained in presentation from what one would expect with knowledge of ArtyA’s previous creative series; that one was a classic-looking watch. Indeed, the Purity collection is all […]

2 years ago

First Look – The Artya Son of Earth Dome Collection

The world of Yvan Arpa is one of boundless imagination. Flamboyant and unpredictable, he breathes life into timepieces, which under the brand Artya, defy convention and embrace a daring uniqueness. True to its name, the Dome collection captivates with its sculptural domed sapphire crystal, protecting distinctive dials, some crafted from natural materials, ensuring that no […]

2 years ago

Buying Guide – Six Mighty Technical Watches Not Afraid to Fully Expose Themselves

It’s usually frowned upon to expose yourself in an indecent way, but when it comes to watches, it’s a different story. We genuinely get excited about seeing the intricate mechanics of a proper Haute Horlogerie timepiece dial-side, not just from the backside of a watch. Personally, I always love it when there’s more to see […]

2 years ago

Portrait – Yvan Arpa, Founder of Creative Brand ArtyA, Or The Manufacture of Emotions

Atypical careers in watchmaking are rare, if not exceptional. Most of today’s watchmakers work to the mandates of marketing and Excel spreadsheets and tend to be conventional and conformist. There are, however, some rare exceptions and Yvan Arpa, founder of ArtyA, is one of them. Flamboyant and unpredictable, unfiltered and out of the ordinary, just […]

2 years ago

Introducing – The Colour-Changing ArtyA Tiny Purity Tourbillon Chameleon

With ArtyA, Yvan Arpa has formed a truly unique vision of watchmaking. There is no doubt that ArtyA watches are spectacular pieces and their design can be polarising. But ArtyA brings something different and fascinating to the watch industry, because of the brand’s capacity to think out of the box and to venture beyond mainstream. […]

2 years ago

The ArtyA Curvy Purity Tourbillon is a great example of artisanal sapphire watchmaking

ArtyA Curvy Purity Tourbillon desktopThe ArtyA Curvy Purity Tourbillon embraces symmetrical and whimsical design. The Purity Tourbillon movement boasts a huge 17mm tourbillon cage that beats at 4Hz. Close inspection of the openwork movement reveals a lot of hand-finished detail. Although it remains quite a niche genre for the wealthy elite, the list of sapphire-cased watches is quickly growing. … Continued

The post The ArtyA Curvy Purity Tourbillon is a great example of artisanal sapphire watchmaking appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

The post The ArtyA Curvy Purity Tourbillon is a great example of artisanal sapphire watchmaking appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

2 years ago

First Look – The Seductive Transparency of the ArtyA Curvy Purity Tourbillon

Founded by Yvan Arpa in 2010, ArtyA is synonymous with avant-garde, wildly creative watches, often incorporating unconventional raw materials like butterfly wings and real bullets. The latest direction of this independent brand, though, is far more restrained and minimalist, with elegant skeletonised movements showcased in transparent sapphire crystal cases congregated in the Purity collection. Among […]

2 years ago

D.C.’s 5 favourite Only Watch 2023 lots

The Only Watch auction not only benefits a great cause (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy research), but it’s also an event that really lets watchmakers run rampant and show off their horological chops. It’s almost like the watch world’s version of the Met Gala, where designers can truly cut loose, free of the bonds of commerce, and … Continued

The post D.C.’s 5 favourite Only Watch 2023 lots appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

The post D.C.’s 5 favourite Only Watch 2023 lots appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

2 years ago