Book Review – The Polerouter Book, Celebrating the History, Design and Diversity of the Iconic Universal Genève Watch

While the Polerouter by Universal Genève has long been a favourite watch among collectors, its extensive production in various executions has made it accessible for enthusiasts to discover rare or low-production models. However, with the rising popularity of the watch among new collectors, the landscape is evolving, and the thirst for information is growing. To […]

12 months ago

Introducing – The Millennium Watch Book Chronographs Edition

Following already 3 editions – The Millennium Watch Book, Tourbillon Watches and Divers Watches – GMT Publishing and Brice Lechevalier now release a fourth opus in their successful The Millenium book series. And now, the latest book to be released takes a look at one of the most popular complications, the chronograph. Just like the […]

Introducing – The Watch Annual 2020 Edition

A while ago, Justin Hast contacted me to ask if he could use a particular photo that was taken by Xavier. Of course, was my answer, but what are you going to use the photo for? And in a few words, Justin described what he planned to do. For those who know Justin, he’s really […]

4 years ago

Introducing – The Millennium Watch Book

The past 20 years have been a particularly rich period for the watchmaking world. Fortunately, a new book is being published which aims to provide a comprehensive reference for industry professionals as well as for those who simply love beautiful watches. Here’s the Millennium Watch Book. The Millennium Watch Book is a collective work assembled […]

4 years ago

Introducing – SEA TIME: Watches Inspired by Sailing, Yachting, and Diving (Book)

Written by Aaron Sigmond and Mark Bernardo, with a foreword by New York Times’ Clive Cussler, SEA TIME: Watches Inspired by Sailing, Yachting, and Diving explores the ties between the nautical and watchmaking world from marine chronometers, regatta chronographs to popular dive watches. This lavishly illustrated coffee-table book SEA TIME looks at over 100 modern […]

6 years ago

Drive Time, Watches Inspired by Automobiles, Motorcycles and Racing (Expanded Edition)

The automotive and watchmaking worlds are inextricably linked: car guys are watch guys and vice-versa. Inspired by his fascination for all things mechanical, luxury author Aaron Sigmond wrote “Drive Time, Watches Inspired by Automobiles, Motorcycles and Racing”, whose first edition was released just two years ago and sold out in just a few months.

7 years ago

Review – E-Moonwatch Only, The Mobile Guide For Speedmaster Fans (With Clever Model Identification Tool)

Three years ago, two men decided to launch a book focussed an iconic watch, with an unprecedented level of information. Their name: Grégoire Rossier and Anthony Marquié. The watch in question: The Omega Speedmaster “Moonwatch”. The book: Moonwatch Only. This sort of encyclopedia quickly became the ultimate reference guide for Speedmaster lovers. All models explored, all components dissected, multiple historical references… A true bible of the Moonwatch. Today, the Speedmaster Guide comes back in an electronic version named E-Moonwatch Only (available on iBooks), and with a new tool that will make collectors’ life easier.

7 years ago