In a mechanical watch, the seconds hand moves forward in increments of a fraction of a second depending on the frequency of its balance. Yet, dead-beat second watches (or seconde morte in French) mark the second with discreet jumps. Their hand snaps to a full stop at each second, then jumps to the next allowing […]
Frederique Constant is in celebratory mode this year. Not only does the brand turn 35 in 2023, but it will be releasing its 31st in-house calibre with three complications during Geneva Watch Days 2023. The new automatic calibre FC-735 debuts inside the Classic Power Reserve Big Date Manufacure, animating the watch with a big date, […]
Abraham-Louis Breguet and his inventions… Surely, when it comes to that topic, the tourbillon will be first in line, followed by the anti-shock pare-chute device, and many more. The man also put his mark on chiming watches, in particular by the minute repeater. While A.L. Breguet didn’t invent this mechanism, he perfected it by creating the […]
With Geneva Watch Days just around the corner, we start our coverage of some of the models that will be unveiled at the end of this month. H. Moser & Cie. presents two models – the Endeavour Tourbillon Concept and the Endeavour Centre Seconds – in radiant red gold cases with light-absorbing Vantablack dials, the […]
It’s surprising how Louis Erard has ascended from being a virtually unknown Swiss brand to becoming a well-respected, desirable producer of watches with highly original content. The latest collaboration pairs Louis Erard with the Swiss-based watch influencer known as The Horophile (aka Amr Sindi). Using Louis Erard’s Petite Seconde as a base, the result is […]
As summer is drawing to an end, it’s time to pack away our swim shorts and bikinis, inflatable unicorns and snorkel gear and return to normal life again. Although pretty much everyone looks forward to the season of ‘fun in the sun‘, it’s inevitable that at one point we must return to our everyday activities, […]
Doing things the traditional way is not always the easiest, especially as continuously advancing technology provides solutions for many things but not everything. Traditional techniques are often harder to perfect, taking artisans years to master. Nevertheless, the undeniable charm of handmade continues to entice people, especially when it comes to watchmaking. British independent watchmaker Garrick […]
Tissot is among the largest Swiss watch brands (by volume) and renowned for stylish yet affordable mechanical collections. The PRX collection has been the talk of the town lately, but the Chemin Des Tourelles collection is just as compelling. There are three sizes available throughout the line (34mm, 39mm and 42mm), but we’re focusing specifically […]
Hanhart, the German watch brand with Swiss roots, has been producing Flieger (pilot’s) chronographs and stopwatches since 1938. Launched in 2011, the Pioneer collection is a favourite among fans of vintage pilot watches and chronographs replicating styles popular during the 1930s to 1950s. The latest models of the Pioneer collection come with compact 38.5mm cases […]
Pitted as a rival of Grand Seiko from 1961 to 1975 to stimulate internal competition, the fate of Seiko’s two top-tier brands took very different paths. Grand Seiko’s stellar trajectory was uninterrupted and became an independent entity in 2017; King Seiko faded into oblivion until it was revived in 2020 with a limited re-edition based on […]