Some names come and go. That’s unfortunate, yet that’s also part of a company’s life. Nothing lasts forever. Still, some names remain iconic in selected circles of enthusiasts, and until recently, Vertex, a watch brand mainly known for its military watches, part of the “Dirty Dozen”, was among them… Things changed in 2016, as a […]
When looking at Frederique Constant today, it is hard to believe that the brand was born “only” 30 years ago. Since then, it has become one of the major Geneva-based brands and a major actor in the affordable luxury field. In 2006, the brand launched its in-house movement production and moved into a 3,200m2 building […]
During the F1 Grand Prix in Monaco, last weekend, we sat down with TAG Heuer’s CEO, and we managed to steal fifteen minutes from actor, race driver and TAG Heuer ambassador Patrick Dempsey. Admittedly, I didn’t know Patrick from anything else but him being ‘an actor who loves racing’. My better half knows him, of course, for playing Dr. Derek Shepherd in the series Grey’s Anatomy. Now I also know him for being a great guy with an intense passion for racing and TAG Heuer watches, and owning a very nice 1972 Heuer Monaco.
During the F1 Grand Prix in Monaco, last weekend, we sat down with TAG Heuer’s CEO, Stéphane Bianchi, to talk about the 50th anniversary of an icon, the TAG Heuer Monaco. Let’s all agree that the word ‘iconic’ is so often mis-used in the world of horology, however, in this case I think it’s appropriate to designate the Monaco as ‘iconic’. Stéphane Bianchi tell us more about the Monaco and how TAG Heuer is celebrating the 50th anniversary of this legendary and highly recognizable timepiece.
Panerai is, without a doubt, one of the most followed brands in the industry – think Paneristi – and one of the watch manufactures with the clearest identity; remember that the Radiomir and Luminor lines found their roots in the 1930s. Being the CEO of such a company isn’t an easy task and “change” is […]
The eighth edition of the biennial fundraiser for research on Muscular Dystrophy will take place on Saturday 9 November 2019 in Geneva, where unique timepieces created by some of the world’s best watchmakers will be auctioned. We took some time in Baselworld to meet its founder Luc Pettavino, President of the “Association Monégasque Contre les […]
Chances are, you’ve never heard the name Steffen Cornehl before. That’s because he is an independent watchmaker of the more obscure variety. He doesn’t come from one of the major brands, nor is he based in Switzerland. Instead, he works out of a small studio in Stuggart, Germany, where he restores antique clocks and vintage […]
In life, on occasion one is privileged enough to have an interaction which inspires so deeply, it forces you to question your personal output to its deepest level. I was fortunate enough to have one of these, last week in Geneva, with Mike Horn. For those unfamiliar with the man, Mike is an enigma, originally from South Africa, he now lives in Switzerland. He is a record-setting explorer, sailor and environmentalist.
Jaeger-LeCoultre or “La Grande Maison” has, just like some of its sister brands inside the Richemont Group, seen some changes at its head recently. A new CEO, Catherine Rénier (previously at Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels), often means a new strategy. Rather discreet until now, we thought the SIHH 2019 was the right time to […]
The reputation of Bvlgari as a watchmaker is no longer under discussion. For the past five years, the brand has been hyperactive, especially in the field of ultra-thin pieces – which, even though we’re talking miniaturisation and not complications, certainly is one of the most complex fields of expertise in this industry. Today, thanks to […]