In the world of luxury watch retailers, Bucherer holds a rather special place. Not only has it been announced that Rolex has acquired the well-established watch retailer (the biggest in the world), but it also has a long history of collaborative watches. Always revolving around some kind of blue, these Bucherer limited editions can range from […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Girard-Perregaux brings back a captivating concept, which was, to many, one of the most interesting technical developments in modern watchmaking; the Girard-Perregaux Constant Escapement. This novel escapement is one of the most sophisticated answers to a crucial question for watchmakers: how to handle the waning driving force supplied by barrels? The first-generation Constant Escapement was […]
The love of Jean Arnault, head of Louis Vuitton watches, for independent watchmaking is not a secret anymore. In addition to revamping entirely the brand’s collection with a new Tambour watch, the man is behind a great initiative for the indie watch scene, the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives, as well as relaunching […]
The Senator collection by Glashütte Original is the repository of some of the most august and complicated models showcasing the traditional Saxon watchmaking style. An evolution of the 2020 Senator Chronometer Tourbillon with its flying tourbillon with stop-seconds, zero reset and minute detent, the latest Senator continues its pursuit of hyper-precision settings but radically changes […]
Each and every we serve up a selection of watches based on a common feature in our Buying Guide, and this week is no different. But instead of looking at elements such as colour, size, material or even type of watch (dress, sports, pilot, diver, etc.), we take a more technical approach for this instalment. […]
Just mention his name, and you will have the undivided attention of collectors and enlightened watch enthusiasts worldwide. Michel Parmigiani is considered a legend in watchmaking culture, and rightfully so. A personality marked by discretion, he has devoted his life to watchmaking and is renowned universally for his unparalleled expertise in the restoration of antique […]
Pierre and Jean-Claude Biver travel to Mexico to attend the annual Salón Internacional de Alta Relojería (SIAR), where they will showcase a unique piece animated with a very Mexican theme. Held from 17-19 October in Mexico City, the father-and-son team will unveil their impressive “La Danse du Temps” Carillon Tourbillon timepiece during the SIAR. Made […]