Extreme simplicity, attention to detail and the wish to create a timeless watch, visually and mechanically. This is how we could summarise the work of Nicolas Commergnat, an independent watchmaker who is launching his eponymous brand but who is also a well-known name in the restoration and auction world. Known for his ability to bring […]
If the name Minase is not as famous as other Japanese watch manufacturers (such as Seiko or Citizen), it is because it has been first and foremost synonymous with precision metalworking. For a few years now, the Kyowa Co. (the company behind Minase) has developed its watchmaking collection with a focus on manufacturing watch cases of […]
Japan is, without a doubt, a country of watchmaking culture. Not only is it one of the largest producers of watches alongside Switzerland, but it’s also home to many discerning collectors. Without surprise, a close relationship was formed between Andersen Genève, the brand founded by AHCI member Svend Andersen, and the country of the rising […]
Some brands stick with you for whatever reasons more than others, and for me, GoS is such a brand. I fell in love with the intricate Damascus steel incorporated in watches by Patrik Sjögren under the GoS name bring to the table. For around a decade, I have kept close tabs on the brand (and […]
Ever since HYT was revived in early 2022, the brand has been incredibly active again, often presenting new and interesting combinations of colours and materials. Everything still revolves around the concept of telling time with liquids, which is a rather contradictory method when it comes to mechanical watchmaking. Next to magnetism, moisture is the biggest […]
Garrick is a Norfolk-based watchmaker renowned for its attention to detail and craftsmanship expressed in their exquisite dial work, intricate movements, and overall fine finishing. The company, started in 2013 by David Brailsford and Simon Michlmay, specialises in producing low-volume limited-edition and bespoke watches, ensuring exclusivity and uniqueness for its customers. Garrick aims to combine […]
Artya was founded in 2010 in Geneva by Yvan Arpa, a Swiss watch designer with a wild, eccentric imagination. Using unusual materials like real bullets, dinosaur dung, tobacco, and even a case that was struck by a lightning bolt generated by a giant Tesla coil, Yvan Arpa’s watch designs are hard to categorise. His latest […]
In 2021 MeisterSinger turned 20, and the brand’s anniversary was celebrated by launching, among other exciting timepieces of the new collection, the sporty and robust Unomat, which received the prestigious Red Dot design award the same year. The Unomat was available in steel with back or blue dials at that time. This summer, the company […]
If you’re on the hunt for a dive watch to enjoy during these warmer months of the year, you’re spoilt for choice by brands from A through Z. If you want to add in a practical GMT functionality, there’s still plenty to choose from, but it’s a lot less widespread already. Add in a water […]
Ming Thein, a famous commercial photographer from Malaysia with a degree in physics, was one of the six founding fathers of the eponymous watch brand that arrived on the scene in 2017 with the 17.0. Despite the somewhat lacklustre names of its collections, MING’s emphasis on top-quality design combined with outsourced Swiss movements and attractive prices […]