The new Nautilus 5811 by Patek Philippe isn’t the only news of the day, as there are three further references under the Nautilus name. Although today’s release of the long-awaited 5711 replacement will undoubtedly steal the spotlight from the other “Nautilus class of 2022” models, rest assured, there’s plenty to be discovered with Patek’s super-luxurious […]
The news that watch aficionados and the whole industry were expecting is finally out. A couple of years ago, the rumour that the 5711, the time-and-date Nautilus, one of the most sought-after watches and an icon of high-end horology and style, would be discontinued started to spread. Not long after, the rumour was confirmed by […]
Zurich-based auction house Ineichen Auctioneers has been on the rise recently, with sales that went beyond the classic portfolio of vintage Rolex sports watches and modern steel Pateks and APs. There’s something truly attractive in seeing selections based on independent watchmakers or thematic sales turning around a specific colour or complications. Ineichen Auctioneers’ upcoming late 2022 […]
With a knack for creating sensually shaped, understated, beautifully designed watches and movements, it’s hard to find somebody who doesn’t like Laurent Ferrier’s watches. When the maestro turned his hand to the luxury sports watch genre, he reverted his gaze to the 1970s when his passion for motorsports was at an all-time high and combined […]
The story behind these fun, bespoke chronographs packs a good chunk of history, dating back to 1816 when horologist extraordinaire Louis Moinet produced the first world’s first chronograph. Known as the ‘Compteur de Tierces’, this pocket watch was designed to time the passage of stars and could measure events to 1/60th of a second, complete […]
School Watch Projects are a fascinating insight into today’s watchmaking educational system and a unique way to discover talented young men and women that are deeply passionate about the craft and looking to make a profession out of it. Over time, we’ve seen quite a few very interesting School Watch projects from various makers and […]
Visiting the De Bethune manufacture in the picturesque village of L’Auberson in the Swiss Jura mountains is quite an impressive experience. The works of Denis Flageollet, the mastermind behind De Bethune, have placed the brand outside mainstream watchmaking in a class of its own. There is something even more special about visiting Denis Flageollet’s workshop […]
It’s surprising to consider that Armin Strom is just thirteen years old (without counting the years it was run by the master of skeletonisation, Mr Armin Strom). Now in the hands of Serge Michel and master watchmaker Claude Greisler, Armin Strom has amassed an impressive portfolio of highly technical watches and consolidated a unique and […]
To be perfectly honest, I am not that much into Science-Fiction series and movies that I know all the intricate details of legendary shows and franchises like Star Wars, Star Trek or any other. However, I know that when the phrase “Live Long and Prosper” comes up, it’s forever linked to the Star Trek character […]
Before launching his eponymous brand in 2005 in the Vallée de Joux, Romain Gauthier had accumulated a twenty-year track record as a master of precision mechanics for the Swiss watch industry. Renowned for its impressive hand-finishings, Romain Gauthier produces only 50 watches a year that reflect a genuinely novel approach to some of the hallowed […]