Nirupesh Joshi and his wife Mercy Amalraj founded Bangalore Watch Company in 2018 with the goal of representing 21st-century India with exciting and high-quality watch collections. Neither worked in the watchmaking field prior to this, as both had successful tech and consulting careers. Nirupesh is an aviation and watch enthusiast and grew frustrated by his […]
Today we’re talking with @Watch_Time_It_Is, a California-based seasoned watch collector who owns quite a few pieces that I’d call ‘dream watches’: a Grönefeld Parallax; the LM Perpetual Calendar from MB&F; an early Romain Gauthier; and something that I’ve never encountered ‘in the wild’, a Tuscar Bánú made by Stephen McGonigle. Stephen is an Irish watchmaker, […]
First breaking on the indie watchmaking scene in 2017, Krayon and its founder Rémi Maillat made a name for themselves with Everywhere, a mind-boggling complicated watch capable of computing sunrise and sunset hours for any location on Earth. The development received a well-deserved industry accolade with the Innovation Prize at the GPHG 2018 (the Oscars […]
“Accessible” and “High-End” are not words that usually go well together… Quality usually comes at a price. A case made by a master watchmaker, a guilloché dial and a hand-decorated movement are often signs of a 5-digit price tag. Enjoying the taste of independent watchmaking, the exclusivity and the craftsmanship require deep pockets. A sad […]
Fourth time at the rodeo for Ace Jewelers of Amsterdam and Nomos, the partnership behind the latest limited edition watch dedicated to the city of Amsterdam: the Tangente 38 Amsterdam. Ace Jewelers launches 45 pieces of the Tangente 38 Amsterdam limited edition – a symbolic number to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the largest retailer […]
Reservoir Watches (based in Paris) is one of the coolest brands to have emerged recently from the independent scene. Founded in 2016, Reservoir developed (together with Telos) a jumping hours/retrograde minutes module powering a range of watches inspired by car culture and old measurement instruments. The GT Tour now comes in a skeleton version, revealing […]
Tuscany-based designer Giuliano Mazzuoli has never made a secret of his patriotism. But with his latest creation, he takes things to another level. In honour of the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Italy, and to support his country in these vastly difficult times, he presents the limited edition “Manometro Italia.” When Giuliano Mazzuoli joined […]
The H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Centre Seconds Concept Funky Blue was a great unboxing experience… Some watches just make a strong first impression. Naturally, there is this deep, intriguing blue dial bereft of any markings, without logo or indices. But there is much more to this very conceptual watch than what you see initially. […]
In the light of the current situation and the cancellation of Baselworld 2020, Louis Moinet organized a digital presentation of its historical and creative values from its Saint-Blaise facility near Neuchatel. As a neighbour, I paid Jean-Marie Schaller (the brand CEO and creative director) and his team a visit. This was the opportunity to discover […]
I have always been fascinated by people capable of reinventing themselves. Talent can morph into the most unexpected directions. If you are into music, you are probably familiar with Anthrax, one of the most successful groups of the heavy metal scene. The man who has been their lead guitarist for years, Dan Spitz, has decided […]